Executive Director

Job purpose

The Gainesville Opportunity Center (GOC) is seeking an Executive Director to lead the organization in its next growth phase. As the organization’s chief executive, the Executive Director will have strategic and operational responsibility for the day to day management of the GOC, as well as responsibility for the long range vision for growth and success.

The Executive Director must be a passionate, dynamic, and committed individual who believes in the Clubhouse International Standards (See ) as a means of recovery for adults living with a mental illness. The Executive Director will work with the GOC Board of Directors, staff, Clubhouse Members, and community partners to advance our mission.

***The preferred candidate will live in Alachua County or be moving to Alachua County.

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide programmatic, development, financial, and administrative management of the GOC
• With the board, develop a renewable strategic plan of goals and objectives to advance the GOC
• Spearhead a multi-faceted fundraising effort that includes securing government and private funds, planned giving, and endowment opportunities
• Lead, motivate, and foster the professional development of GOC staff and Members
• Provide program and fiscal accountability to the Board, funders and regulators through appropriate policies, controls, procedures, and reporting mechanisms
• Provide leadership and vision to the Clubhouse Members and staff in day to day operations
• Engage the board in the current and future needs of the organization
• Initiate and lead efforts in the community to educate on the Clubhouse Standards while reducing stigma and removing barriers for those living with mental illness
• Ensure all contract and agency partner requirements are met at all times
• Develop and maintain all required policies and procedure
• Initiate dialogue and a working relationship with all community partners in the mental health field
• Provide timely, and accurate data to facilitate grant writing, external communication, and reporting
• Prepare an annual report for the GOC
• Maintain an active and ongoing dialogue with local and state elected officials regarding support of those with mental illness
• Evaluate all GOC programs and staff Members and take appropriate actions to improve performance as needed

Qualifications

• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills with the ability to articulate clear and inspiring vision for the GOC while managing and mentoring staff
• Strong nonprofit financial and leadership experience.
• Must have comprehensive finance and budgeting experience in managing a mid size nonprofit organization ($500,000.- 1,000,000).
• Experience working with a Board of Directors
• Knowledge of and connections with community resources, continuum of care services, and best practices
• Clear sense of integrity with a commitment to ethically and empathetically serve individuals living with mental illness
• Master’s degree or above in a related field with strong business acumen
• Highly reliable with a strong work ethic
• High energy with a positive attitude
• Comfortable working in a fast paced/active, sometimes noisy, environment
• Able to pass a background check – FBI level 2
• Valid driver's license and proof of insurance to transport members in GOC vans required
• Excellent communication, analytic, and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills

Working conditions

General working conditions are in an active office environment. However, due to the multitasking nature of the position, standing for long periods of time, walking, lifting, and kneeling are physical requirements of the job. The Executive Director office is open to the Members and Staff when not in use for confidential meetings, as are all spaces in the Clubhouse.

This is an in-person (not remote) position. Attendance at all Clubhouse related events is expected. Periodic travel for training events and fundraising will be required.

Physical requirements

General working conditions are in an active office environment. However, due to the multitasking nature of the position, standing for long periods of time, walking, lifting, and kneeling are physical requirements of the job. Reasonable ADA accommodations will be made.

Direct reports

Director(s) and Clubhouse Generalists

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $78,262.00 - $83,217.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Gainesville, FL 32601: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person