Executive Director

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

Our mission is to develop a premier workforce that will allow Indiana employers to flourish and entice businesses from outside our state to relocate to Indiana. Everyone at DWD will be required to think outside-the-box; to determine metrics that will allow for measurement and improvement and efficiencies to be made along the way. Cutting edge technologies will be utilized to help assess Indiana’s employment future.

If managed properly, Indiana’s workforce will be second to none and completely prepared for the next phase of the state and country’s economic growth.

The Indiana Commission of Service & Volunteerism (Serve Indiana) is housed within the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. Serve Indiana mobilizes people and resources to deliver creative solutions to community problems. The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing all agency division functions; leadership of a team to carry out Serve Indiana’s strategic objectives set by the Governor-appointed Commission, Ameri Corps programs, and the agency;

as well as all grants, reports, and the division’s budget. Serve Indiana is part of the Business and Community Engagement team and the Executive Director plays a leadership role in cross-functional work within the team. Having a background in national service is an important asset when leading Serve Indiana because it provides a firsthand understanding of the power of service to strengthen communities, develop leaders, and create meaningful pathways for individuals to contribute to something larger than themselves.

National service experience also provides a unique perspective on the role state service commissions play as connectors, conveners, and champions for service. Commissions sit at the intersection of state government, federal partners, nonprofit organizations, schools, communities, and individual volunteers and national service members. Having worked within the national service ecosystem allows a leader to understand these perspectives, build authentic relationships, and translate opportunities into meaningful action across the state of Indiana.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $75,010.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Review and evaluate organizational effectiveness, goal determination, and strategic planning, etc., makes recommendations for improvement.
• Assist the Director with developing and coordinating plans and policies, resources, and mission as well as goals, vision and expectations of agency or program.
• Provide guidance to agencies and the public regarding applicable laws and rules.
• Supervise subordinate personnel including hiring, determining workload, and authorizing assignments, training, monitoring, and evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary action.
• Assist with monitoring agency or program budget including revenues, expenditures, and budget projections.
• Communicate with news and other media and respond to media questions or requests in an appropriate public relations manner.
• Coordinate with other government officials on planning issues.
• Recruit, select,…