Executive Director

The Executive Director is the full-time Chief Executive Officer of the Bread Line. The Executive Director serves as an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors, reports to the Board of Directors & is responsible for the Bread Line’s success in its mission of “feeding people & affirming lives.” In supporting staff, ensuring financial solvency, organizational authenticity & advocating for the inclusive values that drive this work, the Executive Director’s roles & responsibilities are dynamic & ever-evolving. Compensation: $65,000 annually; dependent on experience; exempt Benefits: generous & discretionary personal leave (up to 80/hrs of annually accrued sick leave & up to 160/hrs of annually accrued vacation), eight paid holidays, bi-weekly wellness stipend To apply: email cover letter, resume & three references (personal, professional & character) to the Bread Line's board of directors c/o Kristina Miller at View email address on click.appcast.io Key leadership qualities required: Transparent, high-integrity, collaborative leadership Commitment to serving vulnerable Alaskans through trauma-informed anti-hunger programming Genuine understanding of & belief in the vision, mission & values of the Bread Line The following responsibilities are foundational to the Executive Director's role. How these obligations are fulfilled will change as the Bread Line continues to grow. RESPONSIBILITIES Align Bread Line staff & volunteers through mission-motivated leadership Cultivate strong relationships with the Board of Directors, fostering open communication about financial, programmatic & performance goals Build & maintain strategic partnerships with funders & stakeholders Establish healthy working relationships & cooperative agreements with other organizations Engage actively with statewide peer coalitions Advocate for anti-poverty legislative policies Staff Relations: Manage the recruitment, employment & release of all staff & volunteers Cover for program staff, as needed Ensure that job descriptions are current & that regular performance evaluations are conducted Maintain a culture that attracts & keeps diverse staff of the highest caliber Oversee all programs with senior staff Measure excellence & effectiveness of all programs Support staff in developing new programs & carrying out their existing programs Finance & Operations: Grow short & long term financial sustainability through cultivating individual/corporate donations, local earned income opportunities & mission-focused grants Adhere to rigorous internal financial controls Monitor & maintain budgets across all programs Work closely with accountants for payroll, timely bill payments & grant reporting Develop & maintain standardized policies & procedures for day-to-day operations Build & maintain healthy, transparent relationships with a diversity of funders Appropriately maintain building, property & all equipment Oversee earned income projects & fundraising activities Build & maintain operational reserve Grant research, writing, management & reporting Attend all fundraisers Communications: Keep website & social media secure with up to date content Publish monthly newsletters reflecting current Bread Line events Represent the Bread Line’s perspective to other agencies, organizations & the public Speak with donors, volunteers, professional peers & community members Maintain a strong presence in statewide media Create robust annual reports for public distribution Board Relations: Act as liaison between staff & board Provide the board with monthly reports & other information they need for governance Coordinate with Executive Officers in agenda setting for monthly board meetings Coordinate with committee leads in agenda setting for monthly committee meetings Plan & implement annual board retreat Attend board & committee meetings as well as annual retreat Prepare annual budget with Treasurer for board approval Organizational Compliance: Ensure that all annual certificates, licenses, registrations & records remain current Maintain official records & documents, ensuring compliance with all legal regulations Complete all grant reporting before due dates Coordinate with accountants & CPA to file taxes on time Required Skills: Fluent with or able to learn Microsoft Office Software, Google Drive, Canva, WordPress (website management) & basic social media platforms (FB, IG, etc) IDEAL CANDIDATE IS: A persuasive communicator with excellent interpersonal skills & the energy to be an effective spokesperson, community organizer & fundraiser. Able to read, understand & communicate nonprofit financial documents. Financially savvy & politically astute with a demonstrated understanding of the socio-economic causes of food insecurity. Committed to the professional development of self & staff. A passionate, consistent, trustworthy, hands-on leader. #J-18808-Ljbffr