The President & CEO of Girls Inc. of Jacksonville will provide visionary and strategic leadership to the Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers of Girls Inc. of Jacksonville to help fulfill the organization’s mission of providing research-based academic, health and wellness, and life skills programs to girls currently in grades K-12. In addition, the President & CEO will work to ensure that the organization has a strong infrastructure and business model to support the organization’s growth, based on a sound strategic growth plan, funding sources, community collaborations and partnerships. The President & CEO will oversee the daily operation to include staff, program, fund development, administrative, financial and facility oversight, and will work to ensure that all board and organizational policies, procedures and practices are defined and administered in a timely, fair and consistent manner in alignment with the organization’s core values.

Essential Functions

● Facilitates continuous and healthy growth by engaging the team in long-range strategic planning for achieving its mission and evaluates progress towards the organization’s goals.

● Provides leadership in developing program, organizational and financial plans with the Board of Directors and staff and carries out Board authorized policies and plans.

● Plays a key role in revenue development, grant writing, and donor cultivation and stewardship. Increases and manages a portfolio of major donors and supporters of the organization.

● Develops and manages the annual budget in partnership with the Board.

● Provides visionary and strategic leadership and management towards maintaining a strong, positive, collaborative, and inclusive organizational culture.

● Confers regularly with the Board President. Works as a team with the president in implementing board decisions, in coordinating work of the board of directors, in developing board goals and long-range planning, and in reviewing progress towards goals.

● Attends Board of Directors meetings, in a non-voting capacity, serving as a consultant. Makes reports on progress, major problems, and review of staff work.

● Evaluates the health and sustainability of each program by evaluating data such as risk of school and community partnerships, number of girls actively participating in programs and funding needed to support and expand programming.

● Administers staff operations to implement goals within the framework of board approved policies and practices and the approved fiscal budget.

● Recruits, employs and releases employed staff. Makes assignments and develops job descriptions. With staff, develops work plans and staff/organization objectives.

● Negotiates all contracts, insurance policies as well as employee benefits with the oversight of the Board of Directors.

● Maintains policies, official records and documents to ensure the legal and regulatory compliance of the organization and the safety of its constituents.

● Represents the organization as a thought leader and acts as a liaison and brand ambassador within the community and to the media.

● Participates in Girls Incorporated regional and national functions, as well as other conferences related to youth work.

Education/Training:

● Minimum bachelor’s degree, graduate degree(s) preferred.

● Knowledgeable and proficient in Microsoft Office programs and Google application.

Experience/Skills:

● 8-10 years of senior leadership experience.

● Proven track record of fund raising and business development.

● Strategic, visionary, and critical thinking capabilities.

● Outstanding interpersonal/communication skills - both written and oral.

● Human resources and people management experience.

● Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively.

● Knowledge of grant writing and experience managing a budget.

● Skills at identifying, developing and utilizing community services and resources.

● Must clear all background screenings and education verification.

● Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record with access to a fully insured automobile.

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