Executive Director

Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Executive Director to lead our organization with passion, strategic insight, and unwavering dedication. In this pivotal role, you will serve as the chief leader, guiding the organization toward sustainable growth, impactful programs, and operational excellence. Your energetic leadership will inspire teams, foster innovative solutions, and build strong relationships with stakeholders to advance our mission and long-term objectives. Must have experience or knowledge of trauma-informed care regarding domestic violence and sexual assault victims and services.

Duties

Administrative:

1. Monitor and develop agency budget and expenditures, working in cooperation with contracted CPA, bookkeeper, Board Treasurer, and Finance Committee to realistically assess budgetary needs and regulate cash flow throughout the fiscal year of several grant cycles. Sign vouchers and checks for all expenditures, and review and sign all employee time sheets. Maintain contracts with all granting agencies and counties served.

2. Monitor and interpret data as needed to document services and progress toward grant goals and objectives, in order to report to Board of Directors and maintain compliance with all granting agencies, including, but not limited to the Department of Children and Families, the Department of Justice, the Department of Administration, Division of Housing, the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, and Richland County Housing Authority.

3. Act as the landlord for Ada James Place LLC, maintain compliance with Section 42, and represent Passages as the owner/landlord of Ada James Place LLC.

4. Be directly responsible to the board; attend monthly board meetings and report on agency progress; provide monthly director’s reports, statistics of services provided and monthly finance statements with balance sheet and profit/loss statement and relevant grant budgets; prepare agenda for board meetings in conjunction with board president; provide the board with adequate information to help it reach sound decisions and establish policies; be versed in private, non-profit corporation (Chapter 181) organization and structure in order to interpret to board and provide resources to them, take part in board and committee meeting discussions, review board policies; Articles of Incorporation, By Laws, Employee Handbook, to assure adequate compliance within the organization to board policies and recommended changes if appropriate.

5. Identify and develop potential community and other funding sources in conjunction with the board; write grants as needed to fund agency goals; be directly involved in fundraising activities on individual, corporate, local, state, and federal levels to assure achievement of agency goals.

6. Be responsible for providing direction and coordination of short-term and long-range program planning, i.e., children’s programming, outreach office, sexual assault services, etc., with the assistance and input of staff and board.

7. Establish and enforce guidelines based on agency policy and procedures and grant requirements. Decide all matters of administrative and supervisory detail in connection with the operation and maintenance of the organization.

8. Supervise the implementation of all agency policies and procedures.

9. Communicate with major stakeholders of our organization. (i.e., Symons Foundation, D. G. James, etc.)

Supervisory:

1. Supervise the program manager and apartment manager

2. Schedule regular staff meetings

3. Serve as initial contact and coordinator of staff program and of support staff (student interns, student work-study, CAP employees, etc.)

4. Be on-call nights/weekends/holidays to problem-solve client situations, transport clients to shelter, and provide direct client services at staff’s request

Public Relations:

1. Promote and maintain an interagency network with other service providers on a local and state level; work cooperatively with local agencies to provide funds serving all of our clients.

2. Network with existing statewide programs providing services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and transitional housing.

3. Promote a positive image through the use of the media; i.e., newspaper articles, radio and TV interviews, public service announcements, etc.

4. Network with community organizations by attending meetings and holding regular dialogues. (i.e., Chamber of Commerce, Lions, Kiwanis, RCMA, etc.)

OTHER:

Sexual Assault Services Advocate Responsibilities:

1. Keep complete confidentiality of current and past program participants.

2. Assist victims of sexual assault. Provide referrals and support to victims/survivors. Follow through with clients to ensure appropriate resources are used.

3. Collaborate with the outreach advocates to ensure advocacy is provided to survivors of sexual assault.

4. Provide peer support sessions in Crawford, Richland, and Vernon Counties, including support, advocacy, education, and guidance on sexual assault services, safety planning, and options to clients.

5. Coordinate sexual assault services with county agencies, including providing in-services for staff of those agencies.

6. Develop and maintain working relationships with community resources that support sexual assault clients and the prevention of sexual assault.

7. Provide outreach activities for Passages’ sexual assault services by promoting education about and prevention of sexual assault in Richland, Vernon, and Crawford counties. Coordinate activities for April annually as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

8. Make presentations to community organizations and schools to educate the public about sexual assault.

9. Prepare brochures and public information materials for distribution in the Richland, Crawford, and Vernon communities and for media information.

10. Assure all core services are maintained, as required by the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault and the SAVS grant.

Any additional duties as assigned by the Passages’ Board of Directors.

Experience

1. Demonstrated effectiveness with the administration of a private non-profit corporation and the Board of Directors.

2. Demonstrated effectiveness in human service work, including supervisory and fiscal responsibilities.

3. Be proficient in grant-writing for administration.

4. Ability to coordinate services and work effectively with service providers, board, and community.

5. Excellent oral and written skills.

6. Knowledge of or experience with domestic abuse and sexual assault victims and victims’ programs.

7. Experience or knowledge of housing development and/or management

8. Scrupulous adherence to principles of confidentiality

9. Public speaking expertise

10. Experience with community education, public relations, and knowledge of community resources.

11. Awareness of dynamics of rural lifestyles.

12. Possess a bachelor’s degree or 3 years of work experience to include management, fundraising, community relations, DVSA/Trauma, or work with a non-profit.

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person