Position Title: Executive Director Position Closing Date: June 30th, 2009 (no exceptions) Mission: Friday’s Kids Respite is a nonprofit organization in Orem, Utah that provides respite care (relief) in Orem and Salem, Utah on Friday and Saturday evening to families who have children with special needs who need one-on-one care. The Executive Director is the CEO, and serves as the visionary and strategic leader for Friday’s Kids Respite. The Executive Director ensures the organization is pursuing its mission, and is financially viable. The Executive Director represents Friday’s Kids Respite to the public, including families, volunteers, business leaders, community leaders, political leaders, and funding sources. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors. Friday’s Kids Respite is a small organization with programs in Utah County. Aside from the Executive Director, Friday’s Kids employs 3 part-time nurses and has over 500 volunteers each year who donate an evening to our program. Responsibility & Duties (includes but not limited to the following): • Ensures the safety of all children, employees and volunteers in the program. • Interviews and accepts new families into the Friday’s Kids Respite program and completes intake process with new families. • Maintains consistent and open communication with families of Friday’s Kids as well as staff especially in regards to program policies, procedures and changes. • Recruits, hires, trains, reviews, and dismisses staff. Conducts and directs regular staff meetings. • Develops program and organizational goals. Prioritizes activities to ensure achievement of goals. • Creates a budget for the organization each fiscal year for approval by the Board of Directors and raises funds each year to meet budget requirements. • Monitors income and expenses in conjunction with overall budget. Analyzes and reports on discrepancies to the Board. • Presents to the Board, at quarterly board meetings, accurate and complete financial reports. • Develops a fundraising plan and implements fundraising strategies to support Friday’s Kids budget. • Writes and submits grant proposals to foundations and other charitable organizations, businesses, government, and private individuals. Completes grant reporting and documentation that is accurate and timely. • Maintains an on-going, constructive relationship with donors. • Serves as the primary contact for, and the liaison to, the Board of Directors. • Responsible for the organization’s liability, legal and contractual compliance. Ensures that the Friday’s Kids Respite program meets community, state, and federal requirements, including all tax requirements. • Oversees the creation and revision of adequate policies and procedures. Ensures organization-wide implementation of policies and procedures. • Promotes higher public awareness and opportunities for Friday’s Kids Respite. Qualifications: • Must have bachelors degree. • Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint. • Must have accounting experience, preferably using QuickBooks. • Must be proficient with the internet as well as computer capabilities. • Experience with html and website coding, e-mail marketing services such as Constant Contact, and Adobe Photoshop familiarity an asset. • Must have previous nonprofit experience in volunteer or staff capacity. Working Conditions / Environment: Work out of the Kids On The Move facility, 475 West 260 North in Orem, Utah or home office. Work independently and with the staff and volunteers. If working from home, must have access and ability to use one’s own computer and internet connection. Meet, as needed, with families, staff, community leaders, businesses, vendors, legislators, etc. Must be able and willing to work multiple Friday and Saturday evenings per month. Must be able to travel to Orem at least two times per week. Salary and Benefits: Salary: Full-time hourly position starting at $13.26/hr. 2009-2010 annual salary budgeted for $27,500. Friday’s Kids Respite does not offer any benefits at this time. This position offers very flexible work hours. To Apply: E-mail a cover letter, resume, salary history, and a minimum of three references to: Director@FridaysKids.org. No phone calls please. For questions, e-mail Info@FridaysKids.org For More Information: Visit our website at www.FridaysKids.org or send an e-mail to Info@FridaysKids.org Location: Orem, Utah Compensation: $27,500 no benefits This is at a non-profit organization. Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. utah