Chapter President/Executive Director

Operation Homefront Chapter President/Executive Director



The Executive Director/Chapter President is responsible for the overall management and direction of the Operation Homefront chapter including the planning, development and implementation of the strategic direction, public relations, financial management, and evaluation of the strategic plan, with oversight and direction from the Board of Directors.



Reports to:Chapter Board of Directors with oversight from Executive Vice President of Operations

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Board liaison

• provides administrative support to the Board of Directors

• organizes and initiates quarterly board meetings

• informs Board of organization activities

• informs staff of Board decisions and directives

• oversees implementation of Board directives

2. Fundraising

• supervises and approves the development plan and participates in all phases

• ensures development of a diverse funding base

• primary responsibility for assuring that adequate funding is secured

• puts together the development plan and participates in all phases of its implementation

3. Resource management

• ensures best use of resources to meet Operation Homefront’s goals

• develops and maintains sound financial practices, within budget approved by the Board

• supervises annual calendars and Operation Homefront’s activities

• approves all contracts and financial obligations involving the organization

• assures effective communication of resource utilization and need

4. Administrative oversight

• ensures all filings and paperwork are submitted according to Operation Homefront’s articles of incorporation, chapter affiliation agreement with the national organization, and other governing policy thus assuring uninterrupted operation

• authorizes and distributes payroll and other financial transactions

• ensures organizational and program compliance with law and established policies and procedures

5. Personnel management

• assigns duties to personnel to advance Operation Homefront’s strategies and goals

• establishes an efficient, effective, and ethical working environment

• ensures job descriptions are developed, remain current and are communicated

• conducts regular performance evaluations

• encourages staff development and education, and assists program staff in relating their specialized work to the goals of the organization

6. Community and public relations

• assures the organization and its mission and programs are consistently presented in strong, positive image to the public

• assures all Operation Homefront’s broadcasts, publications, Web sites and correspondence are accurate and of the highest presentation quality

• coordinates public relations

• promotes active participation by volunteers in the organization’s work

• establishes sound working relationships and cooperative arrangements with community groups and organizations

• supervises the outreach activities likely including website development, tabling, canvassing, media relations, newsletters and mailings, and speaking opportunities

7. Program development and implementation

• Develop and implement human resources policies and procedures

• Develop and maintain employee handbooks

• Prepares annual reports

• provides direction and oversight to program areas

• develop, implement and monitor strategic and annual plan

• assesses program and operational process in light of goals and objectives

Qualifications

In addition to qualifications for meeting the aforementioned job expectations, evidence of the following credentials, knowledge, skills and experiences are requested of position applicants:

• ability to advocate for and commit to Operation Homefront’s mission principles, goals, and programs

• 5 years experience in nonprofit management

• BS/BA in related field or 5 years comparable experience

• excellent written and verbal communication skills

• facilitation of special events

• ability to secure foundation support

• fundraising among private and public donors and constituents

• computer literacy

• organizational skills, attention to details, and a regard for excellent publications

• administrative and financial management expertise