Executive Director (nonprofit, full-time, on-site)

Overview

OUR MISSION & VISION With a vision of a more resilient, interconnected, and compassionate community, Meals on Wheels of Takoma Park / Silver Spring’s mission is to nourish our community. We do this through the preparation and delivery of healthy, delicious meals to our homebound neighbors and other programs that support our community.

OUR CULTURE In this workplace, we are focused on and guided by our mission and our vision. We are honest, kind, respectful, and encouraging; we communicate openly and directly. There is space for curiosity and innovation. We express a generosity of spirit, understanding that everyone makes mistakes, and we learn from our own. We work hard, we pitch in where needed, and we trust that others are working hard, too. Our small, friendly team enjoys working together and supporting one another.

OUR ORGANIZATION & TEAM Meals on Wheels of Takoma Park / Silver Spring (TPSS) is all about our people : 9 staff, over 200 clients / year, and more than 150 active volunteers. We are a small, lively group of dedicated nonprofit professionals, and we work closely to ensure operations run smoothly. As a direct service organization, we work hard, and our work is imbued with shared camaraderie.

The Position

Generally, the Executive Director (ED) directs the leadership team at Meals on Wheels, oversees the work of the organization, and reports to the Board of Directors. Specific responsibilities include :

Organizational Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the development and execution of strategic goals in alignment with the organization’s mission
• Provide strong internal leadership to guide staff, foster collaboration, and promote a culture of excellence, accountability, and inclusion
• Represent the organization externally with credibility and professionalism, maintaining strong relationships with community partners, funders, and stakeholders

Financial

Fundraising and Development

Communications

Staff Management

Community & External Relations

Board of Directors Engagement

Benefits

The position regularly works 40 hours / week and oversees a staff of 8 with 2 direct reports. The position is primarily onsite with one day / week possible after 2 months of employment. Compensation includes health insurance (medical, dental, and vision). Benefits include paid vacation starting at 3 weeks / year; 10 days paid sick leave; 5 days paid dependent leave; and other benefits as described in the Staff Handbook. The starting salary range is 75K-85K with the exact amount to be determined by the Board of Directors. Exact compensation offered will be determined by the applicant’s skills, experience, and the specific responsibilities of the role and offers are typically not made at the maximum of the range.

Hiring Policy

Meals on Wheels of Takoma Park / Silver Spring celebrates, supports, and thrives on diversity for the benefit of our staff, clients, and community. We welcome and encourage differences among our people and we are an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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