Executive Director

Recoverycafecc; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical benefits covered at 100%

Paid holidays and time off

Medical benefits 100% for full-time

Dental buy-in plans

Job summary

A community-focused non-profit organization in Vancouver, WA is seeking an experienced Executive Director to oversee operations and fulfill its mission. The ideal candidate will have strong financial management skills, extensive nonprofit experience, and the ability to inspire and lead a dedicated team. The role includes working closely with the Board of Directors and managing community relationships. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in planning, supervision, and management within a nonprofit or human services organization.
• Skilled in financial management as well as experience with grant writing.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the Board of Directors and community partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in strategic planning and implementation.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Advanced computer skills and current technology experience.
• Ability to work with the Board, management team, staff, volunteers and partners.
• Ability to lead, inspire and motivate teams while maintaining confidentiality.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with the Board and community partners.
• Ensure regulatory compliance in all operations.
• Coordinate the raising of funding and manage financial operations.
• Coordinate fundraising, grants, contracts and budgets.
• Propose an annual budget to the Board and explain objectives.
• Conduct financial operations within the approved budget.
• Provide leadership for financial sustainability and oversee fiscal performance.
• Support Board strategic planning, audits and fund development activities.
• Represent the organization to funding agencies and partners.
• Implement goals and refine operations to meet measurable objectives.
• Oversee personnel functions including recruitment, performance and retention.
• Provide job descriptions and performance-rating tools.
• Manage direct reports and address performance issues.
• Set guidelines for staff schedules and wage reviews.
• Lead by example and uphold Recovery Café Network principles.
• Develop a strong management team across RCCC programs.
• Collaborate with leadership and install effective administrative functions.
• Oversee special projects and other duties as needed.

Skills

Financial management

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strategic planning

Organizational skills

Ability to lead and inspire teams

Diversity & inclusion

Financial acumen

Grant writing

Education

BA in Public Administration, Health Services Administration, Communication, or related field

Tools

MS Office

CRM software

Job description

Recovery Café of Clark County (RCCC) is looking for someone to join our team as Executive Director. RCCC is a non‑profit and part of a national network of similar Cafés serving men and women who have suffered trauma, houselessness, addiction and/or other mental health challenges. In a Café setting of Radical Hospitality members experience belonging, healing, and the joy of contributing to a nurturing community that specifically acknowledges addiction and mental health challenges.

About this Role

The Executive Director’s primary responsibility is to see the Recovery Café of Clark County fulfill, sustain and further its mission. The person for this position will operate under the authority of the organization’s Board of Directors and in close consultation with four other RCCC Directors and the rest of the organization’s Leadership team. Other responsibilities include communication, management, finances, personnel, strategic development, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively and intensively with the Board, staff, organizational partners (volunteers, donors, grantors, in‑kind contributors), and the community at large.
• Ensure that all resources are appropriately deployed, necessary decisions are made, issues are resolved and responsibilities are understood and carried out.
• Monitor program activities and performance and ensure full regulatory and legal compliance in all operations.
• Coordinate the raising of RCCC funding, including collaboration and writing of grant proposals, contract implementation, and budgets.
• Propose an annual budget to the Board; clearly communicating the objectives, initiatives and assumptions of the budget.
• Conduct financial operations within the parameters of the budget approved by the Board of Directors.
• Provide leadership and direction for the organization’s ongoing financial sustainability including collaboration with the fiscal team in monitoring and evaluating operating budgets, expenditures, and overall fiscal performance of RCCC.
• Support the Board in their strategic planning, organizational assessment and evaluation, annual audit, fund development and other Board‑authorized activities.
• Represent the organization and the Board before funding agencies, partners and other community organizations.
• Ensure the implementation of organization’s goals and plans and continually refine and improve operations while meeting measurable goals and objectives.
• Oversee personnel functions—including recruiting, selecting, guiding, managing, evaluating, holding staff and volunteers accountable and handling retention/termination of employees and volunteers.
• Provide employees with position descriptions and performance‑rating tools and processes.
• Manage, mentor, and supervise direct reports, providing ongoing support and feedback, formally evaluating annual performance, and addressing performance issues in a timely manner.
• Set guidelines for employee schedules and wage/salary reviews.
• Lead by example, cultivate a healthy community within RCCC and challenge the organization to carry out the mission and always abide by the principals and practices established through the Recovery Café Network (RCN).
• Develop and maintain a strong management team who are responsible for operating each of RCCC programs.
• Collaborate with RCCC leadership team while delegating responsibilities and installing effective administrative functions across programs.
• Oversee special projects and perform other duties as needed to fulfill the goals and objectives of the organization.

Qualifications

• BA in Public Administration, Health Services Administration, Communication, or related field.
• Minimum of five years’ progressively responsible experience in planning, supervision, and management within a nonprofit or human services organization – strongly preferred.
• Skilled in financial management as well as experience with grant writing, successful fundraising and development initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in strategic planning and implementation and strong ability to make decisions.
• Organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Advanced computer skills and current technology experience.
• Ability to maintain an effective working relationship—including communication and collaboration with the Board of Directors, management team, staff, volunteers, members, and community partners.
• Ability to lead, influence, inspire and motivate individuals and teams including actively listening, expressing understanding and concern for staff issues, maintaining confidentiality, and demonstrating professionalism.
• Ability to build relationships and comfortably connect with organizational and external partners.
• Ability to communicate and model an enthusiastic embrace of diversity and inclusion.

RCCC offers a highly attractive compensation package that includes competitive wages, benefits, paid holidays, and both sick and vacation time. Medical benefits covered at 100% to all full‑time hourly and salaried employees. Dental buy‑in plans available.

*Submit your resume to Quality Assurance and HR Coordinator, Moriah Patterson.