Inland Northwest Lighthouse
Job Announcement
Title: Executive Director
Department: Administration
Reports To: President, CEO
Location:
Spokane, Washington
Hours: Full Time M-F, includes some Saturday work
Summary:
The Executive Director is responsible for accomplishing the
mission of The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. at Inland Northwest
Lighthouse (INL). Provide
leadership, with passion, to address issues facing persons who are blind,
Deaf-Blind and blind with other disabilities. Educate and create awareness about the blindness field
within the greater Spokane community.
Provide successful leadership and management of the INL facility. Align
INL initiatives with the strategic plan of the Lighthouse. Accountable to
accomplish specific goals that support the INL business plan.
Responsibilities:
Leadership
á Represent
the Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. and the INL within the Inland Northwest
community.
á Participate
with the INL Advisory Committee and CEO to develop a vision, mission, values,
and INL strategic and business plans.
á Identify,
assess, and inform the Advisory Committee and CEO of internal and external
issues that affect the organization.
á Foster
effective team work among the Advisory Committee, staff, and CEO.
Operational planning and management
á Ensure
the INL meets the expectations of its customers, employees, Advisory Committee,
funders, CEO and all other stakeholders, including blindness consumer groups,
NIB and its associated agencies.
á Oversee
the performance management system including creation and implementation of
individual development plans for each INL employee.
á Oversee
accommodations, accessibility and use of assistive technology at organizational
and individual employee levels.
á Give
input to Lighthouse HR staff in terms of developing and implementing policies
and procedures that affect the INL.
á Ensure
that personnel, client, donor and volunteer files are securely stored and
privacy/confidentiality is maintained.
á Work with Board Support Team to prepare
meeting agenda and supporting materials for the INL Advisory Committee.
Program planning and management
á Ensure
that the programs and services offered by the organization contribute to the
organizationÕs mission and reflect the priorities of the Advisory Committee,
CEO and blindness communities.
á Work
closely with Lighthouse government relations to partner with agencies and
public officials to identify issues and improve mission-related legislation,
services and supports.
á Monitor
the day-to-day delivery of the programs and services of the organization to
maintain or improve quality.
Human resources planning and management
á Work with
HR Department, GMO, and GMA to determine staffing requirements for overall
organizational management, program & service delivery. Work with GMO as requested to support
workforce needs in manufacturing.
á Oversee
the implementation of the human resources policies, procedures and practices.
á Establish
a positive, healthy, safe and accessible work environment that promotes
positive open communication in accordance with the Lighthouse human resources,
safety & wellness program and applicable laws and regulations.
á Recruit,
interview and select staff that have the knowledge, skills and abilities to
help further the organization's mission.
á Ensure
that all staff receives orientation and training appropriate for their
positions.
Financial planning and management
á Work with
CFO, GMO, and INL Production Manager to prepare a comprehensive budget. Monitor actual performance against the
budget and recommend corrective actions to achieve budget as needed.
á Work with
the Advisory Committee and development staff to secure adequate funding to meet
INL goals.
á In conjunction
with the Communications Department, coordinate and lead INL fundraising
activities.
á Work with
Lighthouse CFO to ensure that accounting and recordkeeping policies and
procedures are implemented.
Community relations/advocacy
á Establish
good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with community
groups, funders, public officials and other organizations to help achieve goals
including funding, donations, customer support, community responsibility and
involvement in the blindness field.
á Attend
NFB, WCB and AFB meetings and events as appropriate. Participate and serve as a
speaker as appropriate.
Risk management
á Identify
and evaluate organizational risks to: stakeholders including employees and
persons receiving services; property, finances,
goodwill, and image. Implement
measures to control risks.
Requirements: (equivalent education/and or experience may
substitute)
Education
á Bachelor
degree in business/management and non-profit leadership.
Knowledge
á Knowledge
of current community challenges and opportunities relating to the mission of
the organization.
á Knowledge
of leadership and management principles as they relate to non-profit/ voluntary
organizations.
á Knowledge
of sound business practices and principles.
á Knowledge
of government, political process, fundraising, community service and service
provider organizations.
á Knowledge
of federal legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations.
á Knowledge
of human resources management.
á Knowledge
of financial management.
á Knowledge
of project management.
á Knowledge
of disability issues, workplace accommodations and assistive technology strongly
preferred.
Skills
á Demonstrated
blindness skills that support independent living such as orientation and
mobility, cane travel, use of assistive technology such as JAWS or ZoomText. Braille, or guide dog/cane use are strongly
preferred.
á Leadership,
collaboration and teambuilding skills necessary to work seamlessly with all
stakeholders and employees.
á Excellent
presentation and communication skills are necessary.
á Proficiency
in the use of computers for Word processing, financial management, and e-mail.
Abilities and Attributes
á Adaptability:
Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible, versatile and/or tolerant in a
changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency.
á Demonstrate
Ethics: Understand ethical behavior and business practices, and ensure that own
behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and
aligns with the values of the organization.
á Build
Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with
others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the
organization.
á Communicate
Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner
using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
á Creativity/Innovation:
Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to
create new opportunities.
á Focus on
needs of those being served: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs
of disabled employees and community members to meet or exceed their
expectations within the organizational parameters.
á Foster
Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve
problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
á Leadership:
Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of
the organization.
á Make
Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks,
and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the
organization.
á Organize:
Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and
track details, data, information and activities
á Plan:
Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and
implement action plans, and evaluate the process and results.
á Solve
Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process
relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations
and/or resolve the problem.
á Think
Strategically: Assesses options and actions based on trends and conditions in the
environment, and the vision and values of the organization.
Experience
á Five or
more years of progressive management experience in a nonprofit sector preferred.
á Experience
in government and political processes; blindness consumer groups and issues.
Working Conditions
á Work in
an office environment within a manufacturing facility.
á Work a
standard work week, but additionally will often work evening, weekends, and
overtime hours to accommodate activities such as attending advisory council
meetings and public events.
Persons who are legally blind and meet the qualifications
are urged to apply for this position.
Seattle Lighthouse will conduct a nation wide search to
fill this position. We expect this extensive search to take six to twelve
months.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F
Please email cover letter and
resume to jobs@seattlelh.org or mail them to
The Lighthouse for the Blind,
Inc.
Attn.: Don Helsel
2501 S. Plum Street
Seattle, Washington 98144
Telephone: (206) 436-2160
Fax: (206) 436-2244
TTY: (206) 324-1388
For more information about employment at the Lighthouse,
and to download an application form, visit our website:
www.SeattleLighthouse.org