Executive Director - Fort Leonard Wood

The Executive Director oversees the development and execution of all programs and services at the branch. The Executive Director designs new programs and services based on the needs of military members and their families, with the input of military base leadership. This position supervises all staff at the branch and works closely with the local Board of Management to develop and maintain the mission, vision, strategic plans, and goals of the branch and executes their implementation.

The Executive Director is responsible for managing the budget and all financial reporting, leading the organization’s fundraising efforts, and ensuring the staff is accomplishing the organization’s goals and objectives. In addition, the Executive Director serves as the primary spokesperson for the branch and the liaison to other organizations and the community at large.

Salary commensurate with experience $70-80K with bonus potential and comprehensive benefits package.

• Executive Leadership and Administration
  • Create goals and objectives annually in a strategic plan for local Board approval.
  • Provide leadership to branch in developing and implementing strategic plans, short- and long-term goals, and organizational policies and procedures.
  • Divide and assign work effectively, delegating appropriate levels of freedom and authority to staff, while maintaining oversight of branch operations. Any changes to approved organizational charts require local Board approval before implementation.
  • Ensure branch is in line with National ASY policies and procedures and all new policies and procedures are implemented in a timely manner.
  • Manage all branch staff and ensure mid-level supervisors are managing staff appropriately and effectively.
  • Develop and enforce performance expectations for staff; ensure new hire and annual appraisals are completed and documented in staff files.
  • Encourage staff development and education and ensure staff is meeting all education and work requirements outlined by regulatory agencies and/or the State (e.g., childcare positions).
  • Ensure compliance with personnel and hiring policies and state and federal regulations on workplaces and employment.
  • Maintain a climate that attracts, keeps, and motivates a diverse, quality staff.
  • Provide training to branch staff that meets requirements of National Headquarters and State.
  • Respond to all requests from National Headquarters in a timely manner; provide information as requested and ensure branch is meeting all deadlines.
  • Notify National Headquarters of all incidents and issues as they occur.
  • Ensure branch is adhering to risk management recommendations and guidelines.
• Program Development and Fundraising
  • Develop and execute programs and services based on the needs of the military community and resources available within approved annual budget.
  • Work with the military leadership to determine needs of junior enlisted and their families and ensure the branch is providing services that meet these needs.
  • Ensure that the branch has a long-range strategy that achieves the ASY mission and ensure steady progress toward this strategy.
  • Promote and encourage volunteer participation in all areas of the organizations’ work.
  • Evaluate programs and determine if they are consistently meeting the needs of the community and if they are operating efficiently and within budget.
  • Develop yearly fundraising goals and events to ensure adequate funds are available to permit the organization to carry out its work.
  • Work with the National Headquarters Director of Financial Development on fundraising goals and expectations, grant opportunities, and other opportunities for funding programs.
  • Promote involvement of staff, local Board, other organizations, and the community in fundraising.
  • Establish positive relationships with government, foundation, corporate, and individual donors.
• Board Management
  • Establish positive and collaborative working relationships with local Board members to facilitate involvement in programs.
  • Assist in training local Board members on roles.
  • Cultivate relationships in the local community to develop a Board candidate recruitment pipeline, ensuring the Board has a…