Amos House seeks Executive Director position to lead mission of breaking the cycle of homelessness

Danbury-based Amos House seeks an Executive Director

Amos House is focused on helping women and their children transition out of homelessness. Amos House provides transitional housing for homeless women with children and offers comprehensive programming that supports each person’s journey to self-reliance.

More information is available here

Position Overview: Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director has overall responsibility for execution of the Amos House mission. The Executive Director takes the lead in fundraising efforts, hires and supervises staff, and acts as the primary spokesperson for the organization.

Salary and Benefits: $50,000-$75,000 annual salary, depending on qualifications. Reimbursement for medical and dental insurance. Flexible work schedule available. 

Responsibilities:

Leadership:

  • Working with the Board of Directors, engage in strategic planning for the organization.
  • Actively engage and energize Amos House staff, volunteers, alumni, partnering organizations, and funding sources.
  • Serve as community liaison to build strong alliances with professional, civic and private organizations.
  • Serve as liaison with government entities at the town, state and federal level.

Fundraising, Grant Writing and Fiscal Management:

  • Expand revenue generating and fundraising activities to support existing program operations and planned expansion.
  • Aggressively identify and pursue local, regional and national grants to solidify Amos House funding, submitting all applications in conjunction with the Board.
  •        Maintain the fiscal integrity of Amos House, submitting a proposed annual budget and monthly financial statements to the board, which accurately reflect the financial condition of the organization.
  •        Manage operations to adhere to the approved annual budget, ensuring maximum resource utilization.

Planning & Program Management:

  • Manage programs in support of career training and development.
  • Identify, cultivate and develop alliances with local organizations and others to optimize our program and enhance eligibility for grants.
  • Establish and oversee a comprehensive approach to case management for optimal results for the individual resident to include programming and psychological support.

House Management:

  • Design and implement procedures for onboarding new residents.
  • Oversee and manage the dynamics and needs of cohabitating house residents.
  • Arrange for and oversee house maintenance to include bill paying, repairs, other physical needs.
  • Oversee day to day operations in adherence with Amos House policy. 
  • Transition residents once graduated and ensure ongoing support.

Management:

  • Recruit, hire and retain competent, qualified staff to optimize our program – whether they be paid or volunteer. 
  • Manage paid and volunteer workers.

Communications:

  • Actively seek out opportunities to feature Amos House on social media and in local media by establishing contacts and submitting or posting news regularly.
  • Manage the Amos House website and social media presence.
  • Actively seek out opportunities for public speaking at churches, corporations and other events to educate the community about Amos House and solicit financial and other contributions.
  • Maintain strong communications with the Board of Directors, providing, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions.
  • Actively participate in all Board and committee meetings.

Experience/Education:  Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Ten years of related experience in a non-profit organization is preferred, with a focus on management and fundraising experience.

Competencies and Skills:

  •       Effective communication skills, to include the ability to communicate effectively with the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, residents in the house, members of local government agencies, and the community at large, treating others with respect and consideration at all times, regardless of their status or position.
  •       Understanding of and sensitivity to the needs of people who are homeless.
  •       Strong organizational skills, honed in a non-profit environment.
  •       Strong supervisory skills, and the ability to create and work effectively with teams.
  •       Understanding of budgeting and accounting/bookkeeping principles.
  •       Background in fundraising and/or non-profit management.
  •       Ability to use standard office and business software such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Please contact Susan Alker at alkeresq@gmail.com with questions.

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Submitted by Danbury, CT

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