Executive Director of Howard EcoWorks

Executive Director

Howard EcoWorks (EcoWorks) is a non-profit social enterprise organization in Columbia, MD. EcoWorks mission is to empower communities and diverse workforces to conserve and restore our natural systems for future generations. We are currently accepting applications for the Executive Director position at our organization.

Note from Lori Lilly, Founder and Executive Director : After 10 years of growing Howard EcoWorks from a single seasonal program into a thriving organization with multiple year-round programs, a larger staff, and a new 16-acre headquarters, I am stepping aside from my role as Executive Director and look forward to supporting the new leader as they guide EcoWorks into its next chapter.

Job Description

Executive Director | Full-time, Exempt

Reports to : Board of Directors

Supervises : Oversees Operations Director, Office Manager, Marketing and Outreach Coordinator, Community Engagement Specialist; indirectly oversees up to 30 employees

Supervision received : Oversight provided by Board of Directors

Job Description : The Executive Director oversees all of Howard EcoWorks operations, functions, and activities. Provides leadership for EcoWorks to advance its mission and values and increase its impact in and services to the community. Responsible, directly and indirectly, to the Board of Directors for all aspects of the organization, including fundraising, marketing, Board and community relations, planning, creation and delivery of products and services, public relations, staff, and financial management.

Key Responsibilities

• Mission Advancement
• Works in partnership with the Board of Directors in developing and updating the organizations strategic plan, goals and objectives.
• Advances the mission and strategic plan by developing and managing programs and services.
• Ensures a high level of program quality, including regular tracking, evaluation and reporting on measures of success.
• Financial Sustainability
• Leads fundraising to support organizational operations from a variety of sources, including grants, government, foundations, fee for service, corporate and individual donors, and an annual fundraising event Soak It Up.
• Develops the annual budget, in cooperation with and subject to the approval of, the Board of Directors.
• Oversees financial management of the organization, ensuring compliance with financial policies, managing accounts, and providing regular reporting to the Board of Directors on the financial status of the organization. Oversees outsourced bookkeeper / accountant.
• Oversees annual audit.
• Oversees procurement and contractual management obligations and processes.
• Oversees and manages grant and contract deliverables, reports, budgets and schedules.
• Governance
• Cultivates a strong, transparent working relationship with the Board of Directors and provides accurate, complete and timely information on the organizations programs, services and finances.
• Informs and advises the Board regarding current trends, problems and opportunities that are important to the organizations mission and operations.
• Serves as a non-voting member of the Board of Directors.
• Operations
• Maintains the necessary financial, human resources, and other management and administrative policies, procedures and systems to ensure compliance, effectiveness and efficiency.
• Brings relevant policies and financing needs to the Board of Directors for review and approval.
• Recruits and retains highly qualified personnel and a