Executive Director
Child Development Centers of the Bluegrass in Lexington, Kentucky

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Executive Director is responsible for the leadership, strategic direction and administration of the Childhood Development Centers of the Bluegrass, a non-profit organization, which provides early intervention services for young children with disabilities (birth to five years of age). As well, the Executive Director is responsible for providing overall leadership and operational oversight of the organization, in support of organizational mission and goals. Working with the Board of Directors in developing organizational goals, attaining/allocating resources, and establishing policies. Provides leadership and direction to staff management in carrying out the key roles assigned to them.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities)

A. Leadership

* Provide leadership and direction to ensure the effective operation and delivery of programs within the organization and community
* Support the organization's mission and principles.
* Ability to work with and supervise a staff of 25.

B. Marketing and Public Relations

* Increase visibility of organization's programs, services and activities and maintain good public relations.
* Develop strategic alliances with community leaders and local officials. Develop collaborative partnerships with other youth serving organizations, members, parents, families, funders and community organizations.

C. Resource Development / Management

* Ensure the annual budget is funded and organization has adequate cash flow.
* Oversee the development of financial development strategic plans and, as necessary, participate in cultivation and solicitation visits with development staff and board members.
* Knowledge of grant writing and maintaining grants.
* Knowledge of fundraising.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

* May be assigned special projects periodically by the Board of Directors.

RELATIONSHIPS

* Internal: Maintain effective working relationship with Board of Directors, organization staff.
* External: Develop and maintain contact with potential and current donors, external community groups, parents, school officials, and others as required.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
* Master's degree in early childhood special education highly desirable.
* Accreditation a required
* Non profit experience ideal.
* An understanding of current related legislative issues and related market environment is ideal.
* Experience in the fund development arena is ideal.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Board of Directors and staff.
* Ability to control and manage a budget.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and develop solutions to problems.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to mentor and motivate staff.
* Strong oral, written and presentation skills.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Email resumes and inquiries to:

pace@thepacegroup.com

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of' employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of' employees assigned to this job.