Executive Director

Primary responsibilities

Community and Public Relations

• Provides vision and leadership for staff, board, partners, and those in the broader community concerned with the prevention and intervention of domestic abuse.
• Acts as a spokesperson to promote the work of HELP and its mission within the community, with funders, donors, allied nonprofits and systems, and stakeholders within the Door County community.
• Engages in public speaking at community events, with the media, and at public forums to promote the work and mission of HELP of Door County.
• Develops and maintains open communication and supportive working relationships with community leaders, groups, organizations, funders, and donors.
• Oversees marketing efforts and social media outreach efforts – is engaged with and maintains high visibility in the community.

Organizational Leadership and Board Governance

• Supports the Board of Directors, including the ongoing work of Board recruitment, engagement, committee work, and leadership development; Ensures that the Board has the tools and information needed to fulfill its fiduciary responsibilities.
• Provides leadership in developing and implementing organizational plans, in concert with HELP’s long-standing goals and objectives related to inclusiveness, diversity, and dismantling supremacy and oppression that is at the root of violence.
• Maintains a current knowledge of significant developments and trends in the domestic abuse movement by participating in statewide convenings to maintain a knowledge of trends and best practices.

Financial Planning, Management and Fund Development

• Works collaboratively with the Board and financial partners to grow the funding base of the organization including grant writing – garnering resources for operations and growth.
• In collaboration with the Operations/Fiscal Manager and the Board of Directors develops and implements an annual budget.
• Ensures that adequate and sustainable funds are available to successfully carry out work.
• Leads successful fundraising with individual donors, foundations, and government sources

Human Resources Development

• Maintains a climate that attracts, retains, and motivates a diverse, quality staff.
• Oversees the coaching and mentoring of staff, as needed, to ensure staff possess the skill sets needed to successfully complete their duties and responsibilities.
• Oversees recruitment, employment, and release of paid staff, consultants, and volunteers; Oversees the development of job descriptions, and implementation of regular performance evaluations and ensures that sound human resource practices are in place.

Other Administrative

• Ensures that the organization complies with all contracts and legal obligations.
• Responsible for maintenance and management of property and physical assets of HELP of Door County, Inc.
• Implement outcomes-based measurements of program effectiveness.
• Is responsible for maintaining all organizational records.