Executive Director: Lead Family Engagement & Education

HOME WORKS; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HOME WORKS! in St.

Louis, Missouri, seeks an Executive Director to guide the organization through an important leadership transition as its founder steps back while remaining engaged. You will translate vision into action, lead staff and partners, and build relationships with educators, donors, and community allies to advance the nonprofit's mission of partnering families and teachers for children's success.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in education or nonprofit settings with a track record of achievement.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Unwavering commitment to organizational excellence, DEI, and ethical standards.
• Ability to translate vision into actionable plans and foster stakeholder engagement.
• Capacity to work with a broad range of people and maintain professional presentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day management to fulfill the mission and partner with families and teachers for children's success.
• Transition the organization from founder leadership while maximizing continued involvement of the founder.
• Translate vision and priorities into an implementable action plan and lead staff, partners, and donors.
• Lead, inspire, delegate, coach, and support the staff team toward outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Support the Board of Directors and collaborate with the Chair to ensure effective governance.
• Build relationships to support fundraising goals and represent HOME WORKS! in the community.
• Oversee budgeting, HR, IT, outcomes management, and other operational areas.

Skills

Leadership

Communications

Strategic thinking

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)

Integrity

Job description

HOME WORKS! in St.

Louis, Missouri, seeks an Executive Director to guide the organization through an important leadership transition as its founder steps back while remaining engaged. You will translate vision into action, lead staff and partners, and build relationships with educators, donors, and community allies to advance the nonprofit's mission of partnering families and teachers for children's success.