Executive Director

Position:  NAMI Rochester Executive Director

Job Category:  Administrative

Travel Required: Local travel is required.  A valid NYS Driver’s License is required.

Hours:  The Executive Director works a flexible 40 hour work week consistent with client and program requirements.  Some evening and weekend hours are required.

Position Type:  Full Time

Salary Range:  Competitive, subject to candidate’s qualifications and experience.  Additional benefits are included and will be discussed during the selection process.

Date Posted:  6/8/23

Posting Expires:  7/10/23

Send Letter of Intent and Resume To:

Cynthia Constantino–Gleason, Esq.

NAMI Rochester Board President

namiroc@yahoo.com

Position Reports To: The Board of Directors

Position Summary:  NAMI Rochester seeks a dynamic leader to serve as the next Executive Director of the organization.  The Executive Director serves as the agency chief executive, fundraiser, advocate, public relations point person, and program leader.  Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director leads NAMI Rochester’s team of staff and volunteers.  The NAMI Rochester Executive Director creates an annual budget and manages the agency finances, assuring the financial stability of NAMI Rochester consistent with the budgetary policies established and approved by the Board of Directors.

Position Areas of Responsibility and Expectations:  The NAMI Rochester Executive Director is responsible for performing or delegating the following structure to implement activities in the Greater Rochester community.

Organization and Leadership: 

• Partner with the Board of Directors to develop and implement NAMI Rochester’s strategic plan.
• Identify, assess, and keep the Board of Directors informed on issues, needs, and the operations of NAMI Rochester.
• Maintain healthy relationships between the Board of Directors and Executive Director, and between the Executive Director and agency staff.
• Coordinate all activities of the Executive Committee, Board of Directors, Nominating Committee, Program Committee, Walk Committee, Marketing/Development Committee, Finance Committee, Ad Hoc Committees, and miscellaneous task forces.
• Establish an effective relationship with NAMI National and NAMI NYS to ensure that NAMI Rochester utilizes available resources.
• Serve as a spokesperson for the organization, along with the President and Board Members.
• Serve as the primary interface between NAMI Rochester and community organizations.
• Field inquiries from print and broadcast media and coordinate appropriate spokespersons.

Advocacy and Fundraising:

• Establish strong relationships and collaborations with community groups, funders, government entities, and other organizations to help achieve the goals of NAMI Rochester.
• Develop, implement, and sustain advocacy strategies that reflect a grassroots agency.
• Oversee the development and implementation of fundraising plans and grants/funding proposals to increase the funds and programming of the agency and diversify fundraising revenue streams.
• Communicate with funders/members to keep them apprised of the work being done by NAMI Rochester.
• Continue to expand the reach of NAMI Rochester into diverse and historically underserved populations.

Staff Supervision and Development:

•  Assess, design, and implement the appropriate organizational structure to effectively deliver programs including support for advocacy, fundraising, and program expansion/development within budget allocations.
• Provide leadership, oversight, and support to the NAMI Rochester personnel and volunteers.
• Maintain an inclusive, diverse, equitable, positive, healthy, and safe work environment in accordance with all laws, regulations and NAMI Rochester policies and procedures.
• Recruit, hire, develop, and retain staff with the appropriate technical skills and personal abilities to empower them to help further the mission and values of NAMI Rochester.
• Provide direct supervision to subordinate staff.
• Manage consultants and independent contractors.
• Implement performance management process with clear goals and expectations that includes monitoring performance and conducting annual performance reviews.

Fiscal Development and Management:

•  Develop and manage a comprehensive budget in partnership with the Board of Directors and staff.
• Monitor annual budget and ensure that funds are managed and disbursed appropriately, with accurate accounting and controls.
• Ensure that sound nonprofit accounting procedures are followed and that all required tax/reporting filings are submitted.
• Administer NAMI Rochester funds according to the approved budget and monitor monthly cashflow of the organization. Report the results to the Board of Directors.
• Evaluate financial needs and make appropriate budget recommendations.
• Utilize financial metrics and dashboards to guide NAMI Rochester to achieve/maintain financial stability.
• Assists the Board of Directors and the Marketing/Development Committee in raising awareness of and funds for support of the NAMI Rochester mission and programs.

Operational Management:

•  Implement an operational plan incorporating goals and objectives that are in alignment with the strategic plan and meet the expectations of NAMI Rochester clients, Board of Directors, and donors.
• Oversee efficient and effective day to day operation of NAMI Rochester.
• Draft policies for Board approval and develop procedures to implement organizational policies, review existing policies on an annual basis and recommend changes to the Board of Directors.
• Ensure that personnel, client, donor, and volunteer records (paper and electronic) are securely stored, and privacy/confidentiality is maintained.

Programs and Services Management:

• Oversee planning, implementation, and evaluation of NAMI Rochester programs and services.
• Ensure that NAMI Rochester programs and services contribute to the NAMI Rochester mission and reflect the priorities of the community served by NAMI Rochester, the staff, and Board of Directors.
• Monitor the day-to-day delivery of the NAMI Rochester programs and services to maintain a high satisfaction rate from participants and achieve grant deliverables.
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of a strong marketing program, including the use of print materials, presentation to constituent audiences, and social media.
• Participate in NAMI Rochester grant development and grant reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelor’s degree and two years nonprofit management experience, or any equivalent combination of education and nonprofit agency experience.  Experience interfacing with county and other mental health providers. Experience in budget development, fiscal management and financial reporting.  Fundraising and grant writing experience preferred.  Knowledge of the NYS mental health system, mental illness and its impact on the individual and the family is required.