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About us Huffer Memorial Children's Center, Inc. is a non-profit agency providing early education and childcare for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. We serve families from throughout the community, providing high quality care and a nurturing environment to more than 100 children every day. The Executive Director is responsible for ensuring that Huffer is a safe, healthy environment where learning and care can flourish for children, staff, and families. This includes hiring and retaining a qualified, diverse staff; having a solid business plan; understanding best practices in early childhood education; establishing collaborative relationships with families, program stakeholders, and community organizations; and marketing the programs and services Huffer provides. The Executive Director will develop, oversee, and help implement programs and projects that support Huffer's vision and short-term and long-term plans. The Director reports to the President of the Board and Board of Directors. Job Responsibilities Fundraising Work with the leadership team to plan fundraising to produce effective strategies to achieve income targets across the range of revenue streams. Work with the leadership team to identify potential income streams and produce strategies to access these funds. Seek and apply for grant support for general operating expenses, building needs, strategic initiatives, and other purposes that support the mission of the organization. Family and Community Involvement/Outreach Seek out opportunities to engage and collaborate with local community organizations and agencies. Attend local, regional, and state events as a representative of the organization. Build and maintain relationships with banks, donors, vendors, consultants, and others as needed. Foster positive relationships with families and seek their input, when possible, on issues related to the functioning of the center. Address family concerns or issues when needed. Create and implement a marketing plan to promote awareness of Huffer and its programs. Staff and Programming Work with leadership team to ensure that curriculum and planning align with state, federal, and accreditation requirements. Work with leadership team to recruit, hire, train, and retain staff, and to make decisions regarding employment termination when necessary. Work with leadership team to supervise and regularly evaluate staff, provide constructive feedback, and assist staff in achieving their goals. Work with leadership team to ensure that the facility is safe, clean, and well-stocked. Supervise, direct, and evaluate members of leadership team to achieve the goals of the organization. Budget/Finances With input from the leadership, create a yearly budget to be approved by the Board of Directors. Work with leadership team to ensure programing is aligned with the budget and financial position. Oversee all budgets, forecasts, and internal financial plans and processes. Manage invoicing, accounting, reporting, and other administrative functions to ensure successful execution of grants, projects, and regular operations. Other Prepare reports as needed. Maintain regular contact with Board of Directors regarding program goals, implementation, and budget; prepare agenda and documents for Board meetings. Actively seek out professional development opportunities for self and Huffer staff Candidate Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Associate or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field 5+ years experience in the field of early childhood education Demonstrated success in translating goals into strategic initiatives. Ability to develop strong collaborative relationships and work with individuals and teams. Ability to work productively with minimal supervision. Proven ability to oversee projects from concept through execution. Demonstrated ability in leadership role(s). Must be able to pass expanded criminal history and child welfare background checks as required by organizational policies, licensing standards, and/or state/federal law. Must be able to pass drug screen as required by organizational policies, licensing standards, and/or state/federal law. Must be able to provide current physical and negative TB test per licensing standards. Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree and/or Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education or related field. Experience in strategic planning, program evaluation, and analysis. Proficient in project management, data visualization, program evaluation, and strategic planning. Ability to obtain funding to support center initiatives. Ability to manage operational and grant funding, tracking, and reporting.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person