Executive Director

Every Child Can Read is committed to opening a world of opportunities by growing a love of reading in Wayne County, Indiana, young readers. We do this through community collaborations, book donations, and tutoring programs. Are you passionate about fostering a love of reading in young minds? Every Child Can Read, a non-profit organization based in Richmond, Indiana, is seeking a dynamic and visionary Executive Director to lead our mission of building literacy for every child, every family, every day. As the Executive Director, you will serve as the chief administrator, driving our programs and strategies to make a lasting impact in our community. This is a unique opportunity to lead an organization dedicated to opening a world of opportunities through literacy, working closely with the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, and community partners. If you are an inspiring leader with a commitment to educational excellence and a vision for empowering young readers, we invite you to join our team and make a difference in the lives of children across our community. Summary/Objective The Executive Director will serve as the chief administrator, providing leadership and implementing policies and programs to carry out the work of Every Child Can Read. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Reports to the Board of Directors, maintaining open communication and disclosure of the conditions, operations, and needs of the organization. Assists in Board Development. Drafts, presents, and recommends organizational policies and programs to the Board. Preparation and management of the annual budget. Identifies potential sources of investment and organizes and participates in fundraising efforts. Managing and recruiting tutoring. Managing and recruiting volunteers. Facilitates periodic audits, financial reports, donor documentation and compliance activities for the organization. Supports and directs public relations activities to build and maintain relationships with other organizations and the public. Collaborates with the Board of Directors to identify, create and implement strategic plans to actualize business objectives. Identifies, recruits, trains and develops a talented team of employees who can lead critical departments and manage strategic business functions. Monitors organization’s operations and ensures employees and business practices comply with regulatory and legal requirements. Develops the organization’s culture and promotes transparency and collaboration throughout the organization. Develops partnerships with organization’s stakeholders such as Richmond Community Schools and other relevant parties. Identifies potential risks and opportunities within the organization and its environment to protect the organization’s interests. Directs marketing efforts. Represent the organization at community events in ways that strengthen the brand and communicate the organization’s message. Executes other duties as requested by the Board of Directors. Mission Critical Factors Every position at Every Child Can Read has a variety of factors assigned to the role to identify the mindset and skills necessary to achieve performance levels that are required for our continued success. Use Your Head Balances Stakeholders: Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders. Understands internal and external stakeholder requirements, expectations and needs. Balances the interests of multiple stakeholders. Considers cultural and ethical factors in the decision-making process. Acts fairly despite conflicting demands of stakeholders. Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies. Anticipates future trends and implications accurately. Readily poses future scenarios. Articulates credible pictures and visions of possibilities that will create sustainable value. Creates competitive and breakthrough strategies that show a clear connection between vision and action. Results Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments. Follows through on commitments and makes sure others do the same. Acts with a clear sense of ownership. Takes personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and failures. Establishes clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results. Designs feedback loops into work. Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances. Has a strong bottom-line orientation. Persists in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. Has a track record of exceeding goals successfully. Pushes self and helps others achieve results. People Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. Represents own interests while being fair to others and their areas. Partners with others to get work done. Credits others of their contributions and accomplishments. Gains trust and support of others. Drives Vision and Purpose: Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action. Talks about future possibilities in a positive way. Creates milestones and symbols to rally support behind the vision. Articulates the vision in a way everyone can relate to. Creates organization-wide energy and optimism for the future. Shows personal commitment to the vision. Own Your Own Development Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Follows through on commitments. Is seen as direct and truthful. Keeps confidences. Organizational role model. Shows consistency between words and actions. Situational Adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Picks up on situational cues and adjusts in the moment. Readily adapts personal, interpersonal, and leadership behavior. Understands that different situations may call for different approaches. Can act differently depending on the circumstances. Skills and Abilities Strong supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to develop and communicate the organization’s mission and vision. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with school corporations, government agencies, community leaders, program participants, parents, volunteers and the community. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of general accounting principles. Grant writing skills helpful. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Quick Books for accounting and payroll purposes. Supervisory responsibilities Oversees the daily administration of the organization by implementing policies, procedures, and programs. Drafts and implements performance standards; conducts performance reviews for employees. Hires, coaches, addresses performance issues, fires. Work environment Office environment Physical demands Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times. Books and supplies. Travel required Travel to site locations using personal and Every Child Can Read vehicles. Required education and experience Bachelor’s degree and/or experience in related field required. Affirmative Action/EEO statement It is the policy of Every Child Can Read to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Other duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour Expected hours: 30 – 35 per week Benefits: Flexible schedule Paid time off Schedule: Choose your own hours Day shift Evening shift Weekends as needed Ability to Commute: Richmond, IN 47374 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Richmond, IN 47374: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person