Foster Grandparent Program Director

• Location:
  
  911 18th Street North, Saint Cloud, MN, 56303, United States
• Base Pay: $59,000.00 - $74,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type: 40 Hr Work Week

Join Catholic Charities in the important leadership role of Foster Grandparent Program Director and help others to live their best life.

The Foster Grandparent Program Director is responsible for the overall management of the stipend Foster Grandparent Program (FGP). The program has an annual budget of over $1M, four Staff, serves 230+ Foster Grandparents at 110 different placements, serves 158,000 volunteer hours (78 FTE), and 4,500 children throughout the Catholic Charities region. Funding needs to be obtained and managed through grants or donations from CNCS, MBA, Volunteer Stations, nine United Ways/Funds, foundations, service clubs, etc.

• Program administration
• Supervision of program staff
• Public relations
• Fiscal management
• Training and education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Gerontology, Management, or related human services field.
• Five (5) years’ of experience in Program Design and Management or supervisory experience at a nonprofit where responsibilities include:
  Staff and volunteer supervision, private and public grants management, fiscal management, legislative rapport, strategic planning, policy development, experience with marketing and public outreach, strong oral and written communication skills, experience with group, and volunteer site management experience, knowledge of and experience with community level networking and liaison.
• The FGP Director must demonstrate strong supervisory and leadership skills to manage on-site and remote staff effectively. Requires excellent communication, independence, flexibility, organization, initiative, and strong problem-solving and interpersonal abilities. Must be proficient with standard technology (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, internet, and office equipment). Valid driver’s license, current insurance, and reliable transportation required.

Why You Will Love Working Here!

• Vacation (20 days your first year)
• 8 paid holidays (7 full days, 2 half days)
• 6 days ESST (sick)
• Health insurance
• Waive-off credit for those who have other group health insurance
• Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Optional life insurance coverage for yourself, spouse and/or dependents
• Employer-provided long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax (Flexible Spending) Accounts for medical, dependent care and adoption expenses
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Wellness Program
• The Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program