JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Executive Director
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Board President, Metropolitan Tenants Organization
Positions Supervised: Direct – 1 Indirect – 14
- POSITION SUMMARY
The mission of the Metropolitan Tenants Organization (MTO) is to educate, organize,
and empower tenants to have a voice in the decisions that affect the affordability and
availability of safe, decent, and accessible housing.
The Executive Director is responsible for the overall leadership and management of day-
to-day operations for MTO. The Executive Director works with the Board of Directors to
develop a clear vision for the organization, translates the vision into realistic goals and
objectives, and executes that vision. The Executive Director reports to the Board of
Directors and is responsible for administrative and fiscal management, supervision,
fundraising/resource development, and advocacy related to rental housing issues.
- ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Administrative and Management. Ensures that appropriate systems are in place
to facilitate the day-to-day operations of the organization in the development and
delivery of programs and services.
- Fosters a workplace environment that is respectful, promotes initiative and
creates individual opportunities for professional development.
- Ensures implementation of organization’s standard operating procedures
and personnel policies and practices.
- Responsible for oversight of official records and documents, ensuring
compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements; with applicable
city, state, and federal laws.
- Works with the Board to develop appropriate policies to ensure the
efficiency and effectiveness of programs and services.
- Ensures compliance with all contract and grant requirements.
- Human Resources Management and Development. Responsible for the
recruitment, employment, development, and release of all personnel, both paid staff
and volunteers.
- Builds, leads, and retains an effective team, with appropriate
provision for succession in place.
- Supervises the Associate Director and other lead staff.
- Ensures that job descriptions are developed, that regular performance
evaluations are held, and that sound human resource practices are in place.
- Encourages staff and volunteer training and development to enhance their
professional growth and increase the quality of services provided by MTO.
- Maintains a climate which attracts, keeps, and motivates a diverse staff of
high performers.
- Fiscal Management. Establishes a system linking strategic and operational
planning with the organization’s budgeting process.
- Ensures that an accurate accounting system is maintained in accordance
with general accounting principles and that all confidential information is
retained in a safe place.
- Working with the Internal Committee of the Board, prepares an annual
budget for Board approval and ensures that the organization operates
within budget guidelines.
- Monitors all financial and accounting activities and ensures compliance
with federal tax and Form 990 requirements.
- Approves financial disbursements, all professional services agreements and
vendor contracts.
- Submits regular financial reports for Board review.
- Identifies and evaluates the risks to the organization’s people (clients, staff,
management, and volunteers), property, finances, goodwill, and image, and
implement measures to control risks
- Ensures that the Board of Directors and the organization carries appropriate
and adequate insurance coverage.
- Ensures that the Board and staff understand the terms, conditions and
limitations of insurance coverage.
- Fund Raising and Resource Development. Leads or supervises others to
develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to diversify
the funding base through major donor cultivation, grassroots fundraising,
and in-kind donations.
- Creates fundraising campaigns that include Board, staff, community
members, and other stakeholders.
- Establishes partnerships with businesses or other institutions as
potential contributors to MTO’s resources.
- Coordinates fundraising efforts including submission of funding proposals
to foundations, governmental agencies and other potential sources of
funding MTO programs and services.
- Some grant writing.
- Maintains relationships with funders.
- Executive Director/Board Relations. Works with the Board to shape the vision
for the future, actively soliciting their input on key priority issues in a timely,
effective manner and formulating recommendations for consideration by the
Board.
- In coordination with the Board, establishes appropriate systems for
dialogue and communication between the Board and staff to ensure that
the Board maintains current working knowledge of the organization.
- Contributes to the effectiveness of the Board by providing strategic input
to its members, keeping the Board informed and by implementing board
directives effectively and efficiently.
- Participates as an ex-officio (attends) member of the Board and
attends Committee Meetings as requested.
- Maintains regular communication with the Board President.
- Works with Board, staff and membership to set strategic vision for the
organization.
- Advocacy and Communications. Leads or supervises others to ensure that all
programming, advocacy, and communication efforts remain consistent with the mission,
vision, and values of MTO.
- Communicates with stakeholders to keep them informed of the work of MTO and
to identify changes in the community served by the organization.
- Leads advocacy campaigns and keep the membership at-large informed about
organizational activities.
- Establishes good working relationships and build collaborative alliances with
community groups, funders, and legislators and other organizations to achieve
MTO goals and objectives.
- Facilitates positive relationships with agency’s partnerships and external
stakeholders.
- Serves as the spokesperson for the organization.
- Represents MTO to other organizations, the media, and the public at large.
- REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree with at least 10 years of experience. Master’s degree preferred.
- Deep belief in and passion for MTO’s mission.
- Strong understanding of nonprofit financial management. Experience with budgeting and
fundraising.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to meet people where they are and
engage in meaningful dialogue with stakeholders.
- Leads and manages with a growth mindset, open to learning and adapting.
- Culturally responsive and emotionally intelligent.
Please send your resume and cover letter to Bridget Freas at bridgetfreas@gmail.com.