Chief Executive Officer

We are Hiring!

Meals On Wheels Montgomery AL Metro Area is currently searching for our next Chief Executive Officer. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, professional references and salary requirements to mowresumes@gmail.com no later than Friday, August 16, 2024 at Noon.

Responsibilities

• Establish policies, priorities, guidelines and procedures for operating all aspects of the agency effectively and efficiently within contractual, legal, budgetary and Board of Director policies, guidelines and requirements.
• Develop and implement short term agency goals; recommend and provide input to the Board of Directors for development and implementation of long-range goals.
• Establish policies, guidelines and procedures, in coordination with the Board of Directors Finance Committee, for the preparation and oversight of the annual agency budget to the Board of Directors.
• Administer and establish and/or approve policies for the accurate, timely and accountable expenditure of all agency funds within budgetary guidelines and in accordance with approved accounting principles.
• Administer the effective and efficient operation and maintenance of agency-owned facilities, equipment and property. Determine need, obtain estimates and recommend sources of funding and action to the Board of Directors for major repairs, renovation, replacement, leasing and/or expansion of agency facilities, equipment or property
• Serve as the official representative of MEALS ON WHEELS at meetings, conferences and community functions; on community and nonprofit boards and committees and to the general public. Participate in agency related activities outside of normal work hours and on weekends.
• Foster and maintain a positive, professional working relationship with local government, business, chamber of commerce, media, religious, health and nonprofit leaders and the general public. Network with community agencies, social services, churches and related organizations.
• Oversee public relations activities to promote MEALS ON WHEELS services and programs to government agencies, businesses, churches, civic groups, schools, media, individuals and the general public.
• Oversee development programs and recommend to the Board of Directors fund raising activities and projects to finance current and planned agency programs and operations.
• Exercise final staff authority for the recruitment, hiring, evaluation, promotion, transfer and termination of all staff members to meet the personnel needs of Meals on Wheels. Establish, within budgeted limits, the size of the agency staff and its composition.
• Administer and establish personnel policies and procedures in accordance with the MEALS ON WHEELS Employee Handbook and federal, state and local laws. Oversee the safety and security of agency personnel, facilities, equipment and property.
• Coordinate agendas for Board of Directors, standing, and ad hoc committee meetings. Support the Board of Directors, standing, and ad hoc committees by serving as a voting member, preparing data, providing information, making recommendations and taking actions as requested and/or required.
• Participate in conferences, training classes, seminars and activities on volunteerism, aging issues, and areas associated with current and potential agency programs.
• All other responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively without direct supervision and to meet deadlines and efficiently and efficiently organize professional activities. Good understanding of functions like finance, management, public relations and marketing.
• Ability to build and maintain professional, respected and positive relationships with community leaders, senior citizens, the agency staff, the Board of Directors and the general public.
• Familiarity with computer data management and program software.
• Ability to exercise sound, logical judgment and make accurate, timely decisions.
• Ability to assess community needs and develop programs and services to meet these needs.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Public Administration preferred or similar degree
• Five to ten years of Non-profit Management experience
• Five years of supervisory/management experience
• Experience working and dealing with senior citizens and volunteers preferred.
• Knowledge of basic budgeting procedures and sources of public and private funding.
• Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Decision making, planning, and organizational skills.
• Community involvement and participation through civic groups and volunteer organizations. Familiarity with community resources available to senior citizens.