Position: Executive Director

Job Type
Full time, Salaried

Reports to
Board of Directors

To Apply
Please submit (1) a cover letter explaining why you are interested in and qualified for this position, (2) a current resume, and (3) 2-3 references to carrers@chicagotrainingcenter.org.

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About Us
The Chicago Training Center, a 501c(3) non-profit  sports based youth development rowing program providing free programming to kids in grades 6-12.

Position Summary
The Executive Director plays a key role in overall development, strategic planning, program delivery, fundraising, and management of the organization.  If you're passionate about supporting youth and ready to flex your management, fundraising, and relationship building skills, then this is the job for you! As the leader of this organization, you should be familiar with the sport of rowing but will first and foremost be a proven team leader and strategic manager. (This is not a head coach position.) CTC is in a phase of growth limited only by your imagination!

Key Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership

• Participate with the Board of Directors in developing a vision and strategic plan to guide CTC
• Provide support to the Board by preparing meeting agenda and supporting materials

Operational planning and management

• Develop an operational plan which incorporates goals and objectives that work towards the strategic direction of CTC
• Ensure that the operation of CTC meets the expectations of its clients, Board and Funders
• Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of CTC

Program planning and management

• Oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of CTC's programs and services and special projects

Human resources planning and management

• Oversee the implementation of the human resources policies, procedures and practices including the development of job description for all staff§ Establish a positive, healthy and safe work environment in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulations

Financial planning and management

• Work with the Board to secure adequate funding for the operation of CTC
• Research funding sources, oversee the development of fund raising plans and write funding proposals to increase the funds of CTC
• Participate in fundraising activities as appropriate
• Administer the funds of CTC according to the approved budget and monitor the monthly cash flow of CTC

Community relations/advocacy

• Communicate with stakeholders to keep them informed of the work of CTC and to identify changes in the community served by CTC
• Represent CTC at community activities to enhance CTC's community profile
• Establish good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with community groups, funders, politicians, and other organizations to help achieve the goals of CTC
• Risk management
• Identify and evaluate the risks to CTC's people (clients, staff, management, volunteers), property, finances, goodwill, and image and implement measures to control risks

Qualifications
Education

• University degree in a related field

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of current community challenges and opportunities relating to the mission of CTC
• Knowledge of human resources management
• Knowledge of financial management
• Knowledge of project management
• Bilingual - preferred

Proficiency in the use of computers for:

• Financial management
• Word processing
• Social media
• Donor Database

Experience

• 5 or more years of progressive management experience in a voluntary sector organization

 
Working Conditions

• The mission of CTC may sometimes take the ED to non-standard workplaces.
• The ED role can include work on evening and weekends to accommodate activities such as Board meetings and representing CTC at public events.