Job Opportunities with SCAN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The SCAN Board of Directors has set up an Executive Search Committee for the Executive Director position.
Description of Position: The Executive Director is responsible for supporting the organization’s mission to promote the well-being of children, improve parent-child relations and the prevention of child abuse and neglect through education, public awareness and advocacy. The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing all of the work of the organization, including but not limited to: interfacing with the Board of Directors to achieve the goals of the organization; fund raising; supervision of staff; fiscal management; legislative advocacy and public awareness in the community.
Duties and Responsibilities
Board of Directors:
Work in partnership with the Board and Board committees to achieve the goals of SCAN; work with the Board Chair to plan for Board meetings and agendas; meet regularly with Executive Committee; keep the Board informed of programmatic issues and needs; serve on the Nominations & By-Laws Committee and facilitate orientation of new Board members; keep Board members aware of child advocacy issues at the state and community levels, and serve as a liaison between the Board and SCAN staff.
Organization Management/Staff:
Responsible for managing all aspects of personnel; provide ongoing supervision for program staff; conduct yearly evaluations for staff; administer and oversee employee benefit program; ensure proper working tools for staff to carry out job functions; develop, manage and monitor yearly operating budgets; generate quarterly financial reports; facilitate annual audit process, and oversee payroll.
Community/Programs:
Responsible for new program development and implementation; provide oversight for existing programs to ensure quality program delivery; facilitate program evaluation, design and implementation; responsible for all grant submissions for SCAN; serve as liaison between Board and Prevent Child Abuse Virginia’s legislative efforts; represent SCAN in the community and media; and maintain relationships with local agencies affiliated with the prevention of child abuse.
Required Qualifications:
The candidate must have a minimum of 5 – 7 years of leadership experience at a nonprofit organization; Master’s degree in related field; experience in advocacy, fundraising and public education and community relations; hands-on experience in the Northern Virginia area; and experience in developing and monitoring budgets.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of child welfare issues; experience as an Executive Director; experience working with Board of Directors; knowledge of QuickBooks, Access and Excel.
Salary & Benefits:
Salary is based on experience. Available benefits include: vacation days, medical, dental, life and disability insurance and Simple IRA.
Interested candidates should send their resume with cover letter and salary history to StopChildAbuseNowNVA@gmail.com. No calls please.
> Read the official job description and application details
> Read the official Press Release announcing the opening