Job Summary
Purpose of the Position: The executive director will be responsible for the overall operation of Veterans Residential Services (VRSW) and work in conjunction with the VRSW board of directors.
The position is an on-site full-time day time position in Wilson, NC. It does not require shift work but may require occasional evening or weekend work.
Job Duties:
- Enroll Veterans in VRSW and assist them in finding and/or maintaining housing stability in the community through direct support through the agency or through referrals to other resources.
- Manage the finances for the agency working within the budget and working with the Board of Directors to maintain financial stability and reduce expenses.
- Establish working relationships in the community to include the U.S. VA, the NC VA and other Veterans' organizations in an effort to reach homeless and/or at-risk Veterans and to find to find resources for them and the agency.
- Utilize and supervise employees and volunteers.
- Identify and assist with ways to increase funding such as through grants, fundraising events, public appearance, etc.
- Attend board meetings and work closely with the board and its officers.
- Carry out all other duties that are required for successfully carrrying out the mission of the non-profit agency and those duties as identified by the Board of Directors.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree preferably in social work or human service field preferred but not required and some experience working with Veterans.
- Some knowledge or experience with budgeting, payroll, taxes and quarterly reports.
- Be computer literate and have some knowledge of spread sheets.
- Public speaking.
Salary and benefits:
- Starting salary depending on qualifications -- $40,000 to $50,000
- Health Insurance
- Vacation/Sick
Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
