Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

WHY AMIkids?

AMIkids makes a positive difference in kids' lives and families every day. Many of our kids have faced challenges in school and are involved with the legal system; we are giving them the opportunity to turn their lives around. For over 50 years, we have encouraged kids to make positive changes in their lives.

We seek an experienced Residential Executive Director to provide supportive leadership and management team members with a passion for providing quality services to young males in a residential setting. Key success attributes are leadership, fiscal management, board development, community and public relations. If this "WHY" resonates with you, you may have a place on our AMIkids team as the AMIkids Gateways Executive Director.

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What you will be doing:

• Manage finances within approved budget; understand Program financial reports and take appropriate action to identify trends and discrepancies,
• Partner and support resource development activities to include grant writing, cultivation and stewardship of donors; actively seeking and maintaining a diverse donor base while maintaining AMIkids values,
• Develop and maintain partnerships with stakeholders and Board Members; serve as a liaison for the Program,
• Create and implement a strong marketing/branding initiative to ensure successful promotion and fundraising of the Program within the community and interested parties,
• Plan and direct program operations, local revenue generating and fundraising activities to support growth of existing Program and regional expansion while simultaneously retiring debt,
• Lead and manage the administration of program operations to ensure the program is effective and aligned with contract(s) and AMIkids’ requirements,
• Maintain and promote a culture of quality though strategic goals, reviewing service delivery in regard to outcomes and customer satisfaction, and team member recognition,
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training team members; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance including coaching and future performance development; manage training needs through learning management system; rewarding and disciplining team members; addressing complaints and resolving problems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred,
• Experience working in a Residential setting,
• Five (5) years relevant work experience, including at least two (2) years in a leadership role supervising a group of people,
• Two (2) years of fundraising experience, including demonstrated success in managing special events and in cultivating, soliciting, and closing major gifts is preferred,
• Effective communication (verbal & written) skills, time management and project management skills.

What's in it for you?
As well as gain an opportunity to make an exceptional difference in kids' lives, AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Growth opportunities – we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within
• Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plan options; Health Spending Account, Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Wellness Benefits – EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management Programs, etc.
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, Voluntary 403(B) Retirement Plan, Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Pet Insurance, World Travel Assistance, Car Rental discounts, Gym Membership discounts, and more.

Check out our website to learn more about what we offer! -Careers/why-amikids/benefits

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