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Director Of Bridging The Gap
Director Of Bridging The GapMaine Staffing • Augusta, ME, US
Director Of Bridging The Gap

Director Of Bridging The Gap

Maine Staffing • Augusta, ME, US
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Director For Bridging The Gap

The Director leads Bridging the Gap (BTG). This is a low-barrier nonprofit ministry of Emmanuel Lutheran Episcopal Church (Emmanuel) in Augusta, Maine, serving individuals and families who are experiencing generational or circumstantial poverty. Current BTG programs include Addies Attic Clothing Bank, Everyday Basic Essentials Hygiene Pantry, the Centralized Helping Fund, and Resource Connection. BTG has a staff of 5 (including the director), who collectively impact over 3,600 unduplicated individuals annually.

Primary Purposes of Position :

  • The Director oversees the programs of BTG on behalf of the Emmanuel Leadership Team by : leading the team of staff and volunteers, creating and reporting on the annual budgets, managing contracts with grant writers, and reporting to patrons, networks, and markets BTG within the wider community.

Key Areas Of Responsibility :

  • Budgeting and grant management
  • Managing the staff and volunteers
  • Networking and outreach
  • Grow the organization in line with its mission and vision (under direction from Emmanuel's leadership)

    • Core Competencies :

  • Composure and Emotional Intelligence : Remains calm while effectively navigating difficult social situations.
  • Organization and Time Management : Is naturally organized and uses time productively and efficiently; knows when to take a break / relax / chat and when to re-focus on the tasks at hand.
  • High level of computer literacy : competence in Facebook and social media, Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
  • Integrity and Trust : Responds to situations with consistency and reliability; maintains confidentiality; practices direct, honest, and transparent communication.
  • Interpersonal Relationships : Is easy to approach and talk to; is self-aware; relates well to all kinds of people; builds appropriate rapport; shows patience.
  • Boundaries / Ethics : Can set firm boundaries; shares appropriately with those seeking assistance.
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