EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Bi-County Community Action Programs; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 99,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Health savings account contributions

Life insurance/AD&D

Paid holidays

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan Match up to 2% plus a

3% employer contribution at 1 year

Professional development

Reimbursement for authorized business

Cost of Living Increases as budget

Job summary

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc. is seeking an experienced senior leader to guide operations and strengthen community services. The role oversees an annual budget of $10-12M, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives strategic initiatives with the Board.

Candidates should bring executive nonprofit experience, a strong track record in governance and funding, and a commitment to poverty reduction and community-based services. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, nonprofit management, human services, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and executive experience may be considered.
• Familiarity with poverty reduction, community-based services, and the CSBG network strongly preferred.
• Candidates with comparable nonprofit or public-service leadership experience may be considered.
• Certified Community Action Professional certification or willingness to pursue certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a budget of $10-12M and ensure effective operations, sound management and accountability.
• Oversee regulatory compliance, financial accountability and risk management.
• Ensure the agency meets CSBG Organizational Standards.
• Lead capital-spending initiatives and planning; primary liaison to the Board of Directors.
• Provide leadership direction and supervision to program directors and leaders.
• Build trust with staff, the Board of Directors, funders, and community partners.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and develop creative, practical solutions to address needs.
• Set and evaluate goals, measure outcomes and progress towards the agency’s mission.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, nonprofit management, human services, or related field

Job description

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). To read more about this, view the EEO is the Law poster.

• You have at least 5 years of senior leadership in non-profit, government, education or a related field.
• You have experience developing and overseeing a budget of approximately $10-12M.
• You are skilled in strategic and organizational leadership.
• You have funding and compliance experience.
• You have worked with stakeholders from the community and governing boards.
• You foster teamwork and value diverse perspectives to strengthen relationships.
• You have excellent communication skills.

A Day in the Life

• You manage a budget of $10-12M and ensure effective operations, sound management and organizational accountability.
• You oversee regulatory compliance, financial accountability and risk management.
• You ensure the agency meets and maintains compliance with the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Organizational Standards.
• You lead capital-spending initiatives and planning efforts and are the primary liaison to the Board of Directors.
• You provide leadership direction and supervision to the agency’s program directors and leaders.
• You build trust with staff, the Board of Directors, funders, and community partners.
• You identify opportunities for improvement and develop creative, practical solutions to address needs.
• You set and evaluate goals, measure outcomes and evaluate progress towards the agency’s mission.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, nonprofit management, human services, or a related field is preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education, professional development, and relevant executive experience may be considered.
• Familiarity with poverty reduction, community-based services, and the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) network is strongly preferred.
• Candidates with comparable nonprofit or public-service leadership experience may be considered.
• A Certified Community Action Professional’s certification, or willingness to pursue certification upon hire, is preferred.

Wages

BI-CAP intends to offer a competitive executive compensation package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Proposed starting salary subject to board approval: $99,112 (starting) - $113,984 (mid). Exempt position.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer contribution to health savings account for high-deductible plans
• Life insurance/AD&D
• Paid holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan Match up to 2% plus a 3% employer contribution at 1 year
• Professional development, including opportunities to participate in statewide Community Action executive conferences
• Reimbursement for authorized business expenses
• Cost of Living Increases as budget allows