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Executive Director Job Description

Expectation of Time: 40 hours per week

Compensation: $50,000 annual salary

Report To: Board of Directors

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

Cultivate is a Community Development Corporation that exists to be a collaborative community

resource by joyfully partnering with residents and community stakeholders to know neighbors;

foster local leadership; and ensure a vibrant neighborhood for all.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will be primarily responsible for

implementing the vision and mission of Cultivate CDC. The Executive Director will also be

responsible for leading the staff, developing and implementing programming, and ensuring

financial sustainability for Cultivate CDC.

Working on-the-ground with residents, the Executive Director will ensure that our neighbors in

Milo-Grogan are being cared for and empowered through holistic means.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Organizational Strategy & Vision

  • Cast vision for and implementation of Cultivate CDC’s strategic plan, in tandem with Board of Directors

  • Maintain the budgetary and visionary perimeters for Cultivate CDC

  • Continue in the creation of administrative systems, policies, and procedures that ensure sound & effective organizational and fiscal management.

  • Ensure Cultivate CDC uses best management practices for all affairs and is compliant with all local, state, and federal laws.

  • Compile and Complete Annual Report for the organization Board of Directors Relationship

  • Attend meetings | foster healthy relationships with each Board member

  • Facilitate transparent communication between board and staff

  • Actively engage the Board of Directors to enhance its role and responsibilities for governance, fiscal stability, and strategic vision.

Staff & Volunteer Development

  • Facilitate weekly staff meetings

  • Reserve time for weekly check-in with each member of staff

  • Schedule monthly staff personal & professional development opportunities

  • Create a healthy and safe environment and an organizational culture that values and celebrates diversity, equity, collaboration, professionalism, and respect.

Financial Stewardship

  • Supervise fundraising efforts, ensuring financial stability for the organization and upholding ethical and legal standards for nonprofit organizations

  • Develop comprehensive fundraising strategies that obtain financial support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and organizations.

  • Maintain donor relations, including but not limited to: Veritas Community Church and The Columbus Foundation

  • Manage budget, working with the organization’s treasurer to develop and implement an annual budget that aligns with Cultivate’s Strategic Plan, manage day-to-day fiscal operations with integrity and efficiency.

Community Ambassador

  • Network with strategic community partners

  • Develop and nurture positive relationships in the neighborhood and city

  • Serve as the chief spokesperson and representative of Cultivate CDC within the neighborhood, to the community, and elsewhere to enhance the organization's visibility and impact.

Programming

  • Supervise the Monthly Newsletter Process, working with volunteers and the Civic Association to finalize, print, and distribute monthly Civic newsletter to neighbors

  • Supervise Civic Engagement:

    • Connect Cultivate with neighborhood-led events that Cultivate can sponsor and support (sewing classes, flower arrangement class, prayer walks, etc) Find creative ways we can support & partner with all neighborhood partners (Rec Center partnership, Civic Association, Boys & Girls Club, etc.)

  • Support the Civic Association:

    • Acting as their fiscal sponsor, writing & submitting grants

    • Organizing meetings by calling residents, providing meals, etc.

  • Recognize strengths and empower local residents

  • Manage The Milo-Grogan Green Space

  • Manage Emergency Assistance Fund, home repair requests, and follow-up

Desired Qualifications

  • Creative & Innovative: Ability to work with a mission-driven team. Ability to be a strategic thinker

  • Passion: Strong understanding and heart for asset-based community development and Cultivate’s mission

  • Culturally Sensitive: Ability to work in a variety of settings with diverse individuals. Ability to listen, understand, and appreciate diverse perspectives with empathy and respect.

  • Commitment to Continual Learning: Ability to take on new projects and learn as you go. Exhibits a servant leadership style.

  • Clear & Honest Communicator: Ability to clearly convey the mission and vision of Cultivate CDC to staff, interns, advocates, and the general public. Ability to listen and appreciate diverse perspectives with empathy and respect. Strong written and oral communication skills

Professional Experience

  • A bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, political science, non-profit management, or related field. An associates degree with applicable experience will also be considered.

  • 3 to 4 years’ experience working with developing neighborhoods.

  • Demonstrated ability to manage operations and work with a Board of Directors.

  • Proven track record in nonprofit fundraising and grant administration.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee

to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may

be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, laptops or

computer keyboards, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and

reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the

ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by

the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other

job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person

authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential

functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate

individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the

skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude

individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or

others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or

abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other

than an “at will” relationship.