The Executive Director is the Chief Executive Officer of the Family Counseling Center of Central Georgia.  The Executive Director reports to the board of directors and is responsible for the organization’s achievement of its mission and financial objectives.    

To carry out these responsibilities, the Executive Director will provide leadership, management, and oversight in the general areas listed below.   

Administration and Program Development

1. Assure that the organization has a long-range strategy that achieves its mission, and toward which it makes consistent and timely progress.
2. Provide leadership in developing programs, organizational, and financial plans with the board of directors and staff and carry out plans and policies authorized by the Board of Directors.
3. Maintain official records and documents, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
4. Ensure compliance with grants administration and reporting.
5. Sign contracts, agreements, and other instruments made and entered into on behalf of the organization.
6. Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field.

Fundraising

1. Ensure that adequate funds are available to permit the organization to carry out its work.
2. Expand local revenue-generating and fundraising activities to support existing program operations.
3. Manage and grow current grant funding.

Budget and Finance

1.       Be responsible for developing and maintaining sound financial practices.

2. Work with the staff, finance committee, and the board in preparing a budget; see that the organization operates within budget guidelines.
3. Prepare monthly financial statements that accurately reflect the financial condition of the organization.
4. Jointly, with the president and secretary of the board of directors, conduct official correspondence of the organization, and jointly, with designated officers, execute legal and financial documents.

Communications

1. See that the board is kept fully informed on the condition of the organization and the all-important factors influencing it.
2. Provide the board with timely and accurate information necessary for the board to function correctly and to make informed decisions.
3. Deepen and refine all aspects of communications—from web presence to external relations with the goal of creating a stronger brand.
4. Establish sound working relationships and cooperative arrangements with community groups and organizations.
5. Represent the programs and point of view of the organization to agencies, organizations, and the public.

Staffing

1. Be responsible for the recruitment, employment, and release of all personnel, both paid staff and volunteers.
2. Ensure that job descriptions are developed, that regular performance evaluations are held, and that sound human resource practices are in place.
3. See that an effective management team is in place.
4. Encourage staff and volunteer development and education and assist program staff in relating their specialized work to the total program of the organization.
5. Maintain a climate that attracts, keeps, and motivates a diverse staff of top-quality people.

Desired effectiveness traits

The Executive Director will be practical, competent, an influential leader, coach, and competent business manager.  He/she will have a compelling and active presence and exhibit the following qualities: 

·         Excellent communicator

·         Effective fundraiser

·         Engaging meeting manager

·         Long-term visionary

·         Embraces technology

·         Competent recruiter

·         Leader

Qualifications

A minimum of 5 years of experience leading a non-profit agency as an Executive Director or an upper-level administrative role is required.  A bachelor’s degree in business administration, social work, public administration, or a related field is required.  A master’s degree is preferred. 

Salary and benefits

This is a salaried position.  The organization offers a benefits package including health, life, and disability insurance. 

Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to the Executive Director, Family Counseling Center of Central Georgia, 277 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Suite 203, Macon, GA 31201, or they can be e-mailed to pgibbs@fcccg.org.