GRIFFIN AREA RESOURCE CENTER IS HIRING FOR AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Summary:
The Executive Director assumes control and management of the administrative processes of the operation of the Griffin Area Resource Center, Inc. It is essential that the Executive Director brings to the position an ability to adopt broad comprehensive views of the organization’s objective. The Executive Director is responsible for the smooth running and successful implementation of the organization’s operations. It is recognized that the income is of paramount importance to any organization and emphasis is slanted toward the task of fundraising. The Executive Director (ED) is accountable for all the Griffin Area Resource Center’s (GARC) operating affairs and will make timely reports to the Board of Directors. The ED shall report to and be supervised directly by the Griffin Area Resource Center’s Board of Directors Executive Committee.
GARC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Essential Functions of the Executive Director (ED)
1. Serve as primary staff for the Board of Directors
a. Coordinate with the GARC Bd Chair meeting agendas, attend meetings of the Board of Directors
b. Keep Board of Directors informed with timely reports deemed necessary by the ED, required by the Board, By-laws and /or law.
c. Plan and execute the operations of the GARC in accordance with By-laws and policies of the Board
d. Develop and present to the Executive Committee a strategy for accomplishing the objectives of the Board of Directors
2. Serve as primary contact for information and communication
a. Serve as a community liaison (spokesperson/public relations)
b. Maintain a personal understanding of local, state and federal laws and regulations as they apply to the mission and operations of the organization.
3. Serve as principal fund raiser
a. Research and pursue grant opportunities as directed by the Board of Directors
b. Develop corporate partners for current projects
c. Develop fund raising avenues for the organization
d. Membership development
4. Manage office staff
a. Supervise Office Staff and conduct timely evaluations
b. Develop office staff position descriptions and make hiring/termination decisions in collaboration with the Board of Directors
c. Recruit and screen candidates for office positions
d. Back up other staff as necessary
5. Maintain budget and have oversight of the finances
a. Present timely financial reports to the Board of Directors
6. Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
*Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, business or nonprofit administration, public administration, education, or healthcare administration or a related field
*Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible management or leadership experience
*Relevant experience in ID disability services, human services, vocational rehabilitation, healthcare or related field
*Demonstrated experience in management, budgeting, financial oversight and organizational operations
*Strong leadership, communication, decision making and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in related field
Salary:
Commensurate with education, relevant experience and qualifications
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Teresa Watson at tandstanwatson@att.net A complete position description and additional information about the organization will be provided to qualified applicants. Resumes will be accepted through September 21, 2026, or until filled.