Chief Executive Officer

FEEDING AMERICA RIVERSIDE

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SAN BERNARDINO

JOB

DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:

Chief Executive Officer

REPORTS TO

Board of Directors

STATUS:

Exempt, Full Time

SALARY RANGE

$155,000 - $175,000 annually, commensurate with experience

BENEFITS

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including an incremental PTO plan, 14 paid holidays, a floating birthday holiday, a 401(k) plan with company match, and medical and dental insurance plans with the majority of the employee's premiums covered by the employer.

Position Summary:

The CEO is responsible for the overall administration, management, and leadership of Feeding America Riverside San Bernardino (FARSB) including, program development, fundraising, business operations, and community relations. This individual is responsible for the creation and nurturing of new ideas and initiatives that advance the goals of FARSB. In addition, the CEO is charged with maintaining the financial health and integrity of the organization.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Programs & Operations

• Leads strategic planning for programs and services that further FARSB's mission.
• Oversees development and implementation of programs and services to meet the organization's goals.
• Implements evaluations of programs and services to ensure their ongoing effectiveness, relevance, and success.
• Oversees daily operations of FARSB, including storage and transfer of food inventory; maintenance and security of warehouse and office facilities, vehicles, and equipment; contracts; reporting; and compliance with applicable government laws and regulations. Fundraising
• Oversees fundraising planning and implementation, including development of annual targets and major gifts solicitations.
• Identifies, cultivates, and solicits new individual donors and maintains a strong stewardship program for existing donors.
• Establishes strategies and supports the Board of Directors and Fundraising Committee members in cultivating donors.
• Helps identify and secure foundation, corporate, government, and in-kind support. Community Relations
• Serves as primary representative of the Food Bank within the community, actively communicating with volunteers, donors, partner agencies, government representatives, community organizations, and the public.
• Assures the organization is consistently presented with a strong, positive image to the community and local media.
• Establishes and oversees a communications plan for the organization.
• Maintains working knowledge of hunger and food equity issues, as well as local community resources for those in need.
• Maintains a positive and meaningful relationship with state and national food bank associations, such as the California Association of Food Banks and Feeding America.
• Maintains and strengthens existing partnerships and builds new ones (ex. USDA, public schools, Riverside County government, San Bernardino County government, local businesses and other area non-profits) Personnel Management
• Oversees staff & volunteer management; supports leadership team in their management duties.
• Develop staff expertise by providing adequate training, supervision, and evaluation; nurturing staff's professional development; and providing learning and leadership opportunities for growth.
• Assures proper compliance with employment law as it relates to personnel matters. Fiscal Management
• Follow established policies, procedures, and internal controls for prudent financial management.
• Prepares an annual budget for Board approval and monitors revenue and expenses monthly to meet budget targets.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of financial management including the ability to interpret and analyze financial statements to assess the organization's overall financial health. Board Administration & Support
• Supports operations and administration of the Board by advising and informing Board members. Participates in Board and Board Committee meetings as needed.
• Assists Board Chair in setting agendas and preparing materials for meetings.
• Serves as liaison between Board and staff.
• Provide the Board with timely and accurate accounts of Food Bank programs, needs, challenges, and opportunities to serve.
• Facilitates a regular strategic planning process. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Deep personal commitment to FARSB's mission and values.
• Authentic leadership style and personal presence; consistently eliciting trust and serving with integrity
• Proven visionary and coaching leadership with the ability to cultivate talent through management, coaching, and mentorship.
• Demonstrated ability to invite, inspire, and implement community partnerships that benefit the organization over time.
• Ability to effectively communicate with, influence, and accomplish work through others.
• Skilled communicator, both verbally and in writing, with compelling, focused, and authentic messages catered to the audience.
• Self-directed, driven, and accountable for results and high achievement, individually and across the organization.
• Commitment to inspiring and retaining a talented team through creating a positive working environment with clear expectations and standards.
• Capacity to solve a wide range of complex problems in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated professional flexibility on an individual and managerial level.
• Demonstrated ability to create and deliver on established timelines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience; advanced degree preferred in an applicable field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive leadership experience, including at least 3 years in a senior leadership role such as COO, CEO, CFO, or equivalent, preferably in a nonprofit organization.
• Direct experience reporting to and partnering with a Board of Directors; and overseeing fundraising, programs, operations, marketing, volunteer programs, and finance.
• Illustrated success in fund raising preferred, including demonstrated ability to cultivate donors, grow revenue streams, and secure major gifts, grants, and corporate or government support.
• Evidence of sound financial oversight and successful strategic planning, including budget management, fiscal accountability, and the development and execution of multi-year organizational strategies.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving equipment, mechanical parts, and driving within Riverside and San Bernardino county service area in hot or cold temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must frequently lift andor move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus in order to operate vehicles legally. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The above responsibilities are required to be performed by this position, it does not include all potential duties that may be assigned by supervisors or needed for the efficient operation of the Food Bank. Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino is a drug and tobacco free workplace. Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check. This job description may be subject to modification to reflect changes in the requirements or functions of the position in order to ensure efficient operation of the Food Bank. Want to know more? Visit feedingamericaie How to Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to jvalentinefeedingamericaie for consideration. Applications may also be submitted via the organization's website: Employment Opportunities | Inland Empire Food Bank