Executive Director - 60,000 - 80,000/yr DOE

Clay Today; Minnesota; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

HCFS in Minnesota is seeking an Executive Director to lead a multi-staff food shelf, providing strategic direction and operational excellence. You will oversee staff and volunteers, manage finances, and drive fundraising and community engagement.

The role requires strong governance experience, board collaboration, and commitment to serving the community, with a start date of December 1, 2026 and applications due by September 25, 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience.
• Non-profit leadership experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, financial management, and fundraising skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for the mission of the food shelf and a commitment to serving the community.
• Strong competence with computer systems and software including Excel, Word, accounting and database software.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership to the organization. Oversee HCFS policies, procedures and operations, recommending and implementing improvements as needed. Ensure efficient and effective delivery service.
• Supervise and support staff and volunteers, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Ensure the food shelf is stocked with adequate supplies and that food distribution is managed effectively.
• Collaborate with the Board of Directors to develop and implement strategic plans that align with the mission and goals.
• Develop Board agendas, reports and updates in cooperation with Board Chairperson. Ensure Board meetings support effective governance and strategic decision-making.
• Provide regular updates to the Board on organizational performance and key issues.
• Facilitate the orientation and engagement of new Board members.
• Develop and manage the annual budget in collaboration with the Board of Directors.
• Develop and implement fundraising programs, including grant writing, donor development and stewardship, and community events.
• Oversee gift receipting and acknowledgement activities.
• Ensure financial stability and accountability through sound financial practices.
• Serve as the primary spokesperson for the organization, representing it to the community, media, and other stakeholders.
• Engage Board members as appropriate to assist in making presentations to organizations they participate in.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, donors, and volunteers.
• Advocate for the needs of the food shelf and its clients within the community.

Skills

Non-profit leadership

Communication skills

Fundraising skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience

Tools

Excel

Word

Accounting software

Database software

Job description

Position Summary

The Executive Director (ED) is responsible for the overall management and operation of the food shelf, ensuring that it effectively serves the community's needs. The ED is responsible for strategic leadership and planning, staff management, financial oversight, operational excellence, fundraising and community engagement. The role includes management of a multi-staff organization, diversified funding streams, and a rapidly enlarging client base.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and Management:
  • Provide visionary leadership to the organization. Oversee HCFS policies, procedures and operations, recommending and implementing improvements as needed. Ensure efficient and effective delivery service.
  • Supervise and support staff and volunteers, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
  • Ensure the food shelf is stocked with adequate supplies and that food distribution is managed effectively.
• Strategic Planning and Board Relations:
  • Collaborate with the Board of Directors to develop and implement strategic plans that align with organization’s mission and goals.
  • Develop Board agendas, reports and updates in cooperation with Board Chairperson. Ensure Board meetings support effective governance and strategic decision-making.
  • Provide regular updates to the Board on organizational performance and key issues.
  • Facilitate the orientation and engagement of new Board members.
• Financial Management and Resource Development:
  • Develop and manage the annual budget in collaboration with the Board of Directors.
  • Develop and implement fundraising programs, including grant writing, donor development and stewardship, and community events. Oversee gift receipting and acknowledgement activities.
  • Ensure financial stability and accountability through sound financial practices.
• Community Engagement:
  • Serve as the primary spokesperson for the organization, representing it to the community, media, and other stakeholders. Engage Board members as appropriate to assist in making presentations to organizations they participate in.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, donors, and volunteers.
  • Advocate for the needs of the food shelf and its clients within the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience
• Non-profit leadership experience preferred
• Strong organizational, financial management, and fundraising skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for the mission of the food shelf and a commitment to serving the community.
• Strong competence with computer systems and software including Excel, Word, accounting and database software.

This is a full-time position with a salary between $60,000 and $80,000 per year plus benefits depending on candidate qualifications.

The selected candidate will officially begin December 1, 2026, with a two-week overlap with the current Executive Director.

Applications are due by September 25, 2026. The position is open until filled.