Executive Director

Job Description

The Mount Carmel Guild is seeking a qualified and experienced individual to serve as its Executive Director. The Executive Director is responsible for the financial well-being of the Guild and oversees its day-ti-day operations, promoting a positive, effective, innovative, and responsive climate to the needs of the community. The ED seed new opportunities to expand programs and activities, increase the Guild's financial base

The Executive Director:
Identifies changing community needs, envisions and establishes strategies to adjust current programs to developing demographic needs, and secures appropriate financial and other resources to convert and implement these strategies into actionable plans.
Establishes positive relationships and support for the Guild with the Bishop of Trenton and his staff, Catholic Parishes throughout the Diocese of Trenton, fraternal and religious organization and with the general community including donors, local businesses, industries and community leaders.
Provides a regular on-site presence at the Guild site.
Serves as a liaison and principal agency representative and care receiver advocate to individuals, groups, and other community agencies representing key constituencies and target populations.
Leads all Guild advancement efforts, including donor financial appeals, special fundraising and other events, and grant application and development.
Supervises day-to-day program operations and ensure compliance with all federal, state
and local regulations. Manage special drives that address care receivers' seasonal needs.
Oversees the budget, audit and fiscal management of the Guild.
Manages all personnel activities including hiring, evaluations, and terminations.
Supervises key personnel including, but not limited to, the Assistant to the Executive Director, Nursing Director, Director of Community Support, Director of External Affairs and Administrative Staff.
Oversees public relations and communications with assistance of Director of External Affairs.
Oversees facilities maintenance and development.
Supports the Board of Trustees by providing regular data reports and information, and helping it to maintain a strong and active committee structure.
Participates in Board development and serves on all Board committees.
Reporting
The Executive Director serves at the discretion of the Bishop of Trenton, reports directly to the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Mount Carmel Guild, and works closely with the Diocese of Trenton Office of Catholic Social Services.
Qualifications
Batchelor's degree is required: Master's Degree in Public Administration, Social Work or related human services/health degree preferred.
Proficiency with utilizing computer software and databases for reporting and decision- making is required.
Human services and/or not-for-profit work experience with increased levels of responsibility is required.
Some familiarity with financial development and fundraising practices is preferred.

About the Employer

Mount Carmel Guild is a 104 year old non-profit organization providing hope and preserving dignity as it feeds those facing food insecurity. MCG also provides home health care nursing services to the elderly and disabled.