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The ideal candidate should be a strong, creative and experienced administrator with demonstrated public relations skills who understands and commits to the goals of the EOAC and can professionally articulate and implement those goals. The ED should be able to identify, recruit and attract high level staff who are equally committed to the programs. The ED must be able to effectively work with local, state, and federal officials in a professional manner, while at the same time maintaining the trust and confidence of staff and the target area residents.
The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred) in business administration with a concentration in management, finance, economics, accounting, information technology or marketing with senior level supervisory administrative experience in Community Action, Public Administration, Governmental, or Private Enterprise. The candidate must have at least 5 years of experience as an Executive Director of a Community Action Agency or a similar senior level position in public and/or private industry, or government service including, but not limited to directing, managing and/or supervising the organization and operation. The candidate must have a strong background in Human Resources with substantial knowledge of State and Federal personnel laws.
I. General Responsibilities:
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience as an Executive Director leading a Community Action Agency or a similar senior level position in public and/or private industry, or government service including, but not limited to directing, managing and/or supervising the organization.
- Minimum of five (5) years of successful grant writing experience and fund development including event development.
- Knowledge of the laws and rules applicable to Federal and Texas not-for-profit corporations, including tax exempt laws, Community Action Agency operations, regulations and requirements, contract negotiations, and personnel issues
- Ability to understand and follow Federal and State accounting practices.
- Knowledge of preparing and monitoring budgets and working with multiple funding sources and grant resources.
- Knowledge concerning community needs and resources, and an interest and understanding of the needs of the low-income population.
- Outcome-driven with ability to respond to changing circumstances and priorities.
- Develop a thorough understanding of organizational, community and key stakeholder priorities, needs and barriers, to identify appropriate partners and form alliances that significantly accelerate the development of strategic partnerships and facilitate the distribution and implementation of EOAC programs in the communities being served.
- Create an advocacy strategy and build relationships with Federal, State and Local government officials and their staff.
- Ability to work without supervision, balance and prioritize multiple tasks, complex information and prepare accurate reports.
- Must have good interpersonal skills.
- Develop effective and ongoing relationships with media.
- Established success in fundraising and non-profit leadership.
- Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in computer-based information systems.
- Strong personnel leadership and management experience.
- Fiscal and ethical integrity.
- Ability to perform under stress.
- Ability to develop, lead and implement community and agency events.
- Must be able to organize and implement efficient and informative board meetings with a strong knowledge in parliamentary procedures.
- Ability and willingness to work some nights and weekends.
- Serves as the spokesperson for EOAC.
- Supports EOAC as a Community Action Agency (CAA) by coordinating, developing, and providing training and technical assistance to members.
- Supervise EOAC employees to accomplish the agency mission.
- Demonstrate a successful track record building collaborative partnership.
- Knowledge about poverty programs and related legislation, and the principle and practices of human services delivery programs.
- Experience working with individuals and families with a low-income, physical, or emotional barriers and other economic challenges.
- Work with the Board of Directors to develop the 5-year strategic plan and policies and programs supporting the EOAC mission, Community Needs Assessment and EOAC Community Action Plan.
- Implement the EOAC board policies.
- Knowledge of TDHCA Grant guidelines
- Understanding of the Office of Head Start grant requirements and operations.
- Proficient in financial management with strong accounting and budgeting skills.
- Evaluate Program and Administrative Team members.
- Grant writing ability.
- Proficient in all basic computer skills including Excel, Word, etc.
- Proficient in training individuals and teams.
- Collaborate with advisory boards and community partnerships.
- Perform duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
I hereby affirm that all information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge, and understand that any deliberate falsification, misrepresentations, or omissions of fact may be grounds for rejection of my application or dismissal from subsequent employment.
I authorize the references listed on the previous page to give you any and all information concerning my previous employment and any pertinent information they may have, personal or otherwise, and release all such parties from liability for any damage that may result from furnishing same to you.
I understand that EOAC is authorized by Texas Education code 22.083(b) and the Office of Head Start 1302.90(b) to obtain criminal history record information on persons EOAC intends to employ.
The Economic Opportunities Advancement Corporation is a private non-profit organization, chartered by the State of Texas on April 25, 1966. The purpose for which the agency was created is to implement and carry out the provisions of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. This act recognizes that the United States can achieve its economic and social potential as a nation only if every individual has the opportunity to contribute to the full elimination of poverty in McLennan, Bosque, Freestone, Limestone, Hill, Falls, Johnson, Ellis, and Navarro Counties. This is done by opening to everyone the opportunity to work, live in decency and dignity; and to strengthen, supplement and coordinate other efforts in the six counties.
Currently EOAC administers four major services that include: Community Programming, Waco Charter School, Weatherization, and Head Start/Early Heads Start.
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