Executive Director
hace 21 días
Oakland
Job DescriptionSalary: TITLE: Executive Director ORGANIZATION: Peers Envisioning and Engaging in Recovery Services (PEERS) LOCATION: Oakland, CA REPORTS TO: Board of Directors ABOUT PEERS Founded in 2001, PEERS mission is to build a diverse community of people with mental health experiences who provide culturally responsive, peer-based wellness strategies. We work together to eliminate stigma and discrimination for those with mental health challenges. All of our programs and activities from peer support groups to arts and educational workshops to one-on-one services are rooted in the practice of warm and welcome unconditional positive regard, and acceptance of everyone, no matter who they are or how they show up. PEERS has won awards and pioneered new programs to reduce the stigma about mental illness. PEERS envisions a world where people can freely choose among many mental health options that address the whole persons needs. PEERS see a future where people with mental health experiences are valued for their essential contributions to society. PEERS values are Hope, Collaboration, Strengths-based, Cultural Responsiveness, Lived Experience, Peer Support, Social Inclusion, Self-determination, Empowerment, Personal Responsibility, and Harm Reduction. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY This position offers an opportunity to be a leader in addressing the impacts of mental health challenges in Alameda County and beyond. While PEERS has enjoyed stable, ongoing funding and support from Alameda County, it is also seeking leadership that will possess the skills to develop innovative programs and funding opportunities to serve the community further and adapt to current, unfolding needs. The next Executive Director will inherit an excellent working relationship with Alameda County and a highly committed and experienced senior management team. The next leader will also inherit the PEERS culture, which is based on kindness, pursuing justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion within the staff, board, programs, and externally. Key Responsibilities Organizational Leadership and Management • Lead the agency in the development and implementation of a long-term vision,strategies, and plans with ability to adapt the current strategic plan to meet future needs, • Oversight of Leadership Team, • Oversee all programmatic, operational, financial, and fundraising activities of theagency, • Champion and work toward imbuing all levels of the agency (internal andexternal) with the values of justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion, • Foster an organizational culture of collaboration, results-driven practice, innovative thinking, responsibility, and transparency, • Maintain an effective and collaborative working relationship with the Board ofDirectors, • Serve as a compelling spokesperson for PEERS vision, strategy, and programsto the community, stakeholders, donors, board, and staff Fiscal Management • Develop, manage, and monitor the organizational budget in partnership with theFinance Director and the Board of Directors, • Strategically link revenues and resource allocation to facilitate and manageagency and programmatic growth, • Oversee the presentation of financial and organizational progress reports to theBoard of Directors, • Lead the agency in the implementation of a long-term vision, strategies, and plans Fundraising • Deepen and expand relationships with diverse funding sources, including publicagencies, foundations, corporations, and individual donors, • Drive key results by working with the Board of Directors and consultants in the development of a broader scope of fundraising Public Policy • Position PEERS as an effective and vital consumer-led organization in Alameda, • County, California and beyond, • Maintain strong relationships with ability to represent PEERS at public functionsand meetings including the Board of Supervisors, state legislators and congressional offices, • Maintain and develop professional, collaborative relationships with individualsand organizations that share a stake in the mental health space Professional Experience/Qualifications Preferred Experience: • 5-7 years of leadership preferred of progressively increasing responsibilities andaccomplishments, • 3+ years of experience as an Executive Director, including management of4+ direct reports and a budgetary accountability of at least $1M, • Executive Director/CEO experience highly preferred, • Experience with oversight of complex, diverse range of programs or operations, • Legislative Political Savvy a plus, • Excellent organizational development, interpersonal, communicationand personnel management skills are essential, • Demonstrated ability to develop, and retain a diverse, cross-functional teamperforming in a high-stress environment, • Experience managing and negotiating complex budgets which includegovernment grants, • Social services or mental health background, ability to work with people whohave lived experience with trauma, marginalization or other mental health concerns Skills: • Outstanding communicator with excellent speaking, writing, and listening skills, • Ability to publicly advocate on behalf of PEERS and the people it serves, • Big picture thinker who understands how to increase, diversify, and optimize multiple funding sources, • Proficiency in financial management and analysis, • Ability to plan and execute on specific metrics to achieve organizational goals, • Ability to build relationships with clients, donors, partner organizations andgovernment agencies, • Fundraising experience including success in attracting foundations and corporatesupport and major gift strategies, • Computer skills including Google Workspace, Microsoft, familiarization with CRMor donor management software Personal Characteristics: • Belief and commitment to a culture of care, • A leader who enjoys being the public face of an organization, • A decisive problem solver who is also collaborative, flexible and curious, • Steadiness and resilience through change, • High degree of emotional intelligence and empathy, • Has cultural humility, able to take feedback, • Experience as a mental health consumer or family member is a plus Education: • Bachelors degree minimum COMPENSATION Salary and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience will be provided. Salary range is $130-135K. WORKING CONDITIONS AND JOB SETTING • PEERS is a hybrid workspace, and the Executive Director will be in the office a minimum of 2-3 days per week, with preference for 3 days per week., • Organization headquarters is a standard office setting on the second floor of a multi-story building, requiring the use of an elevator or stairs for access., • The environment encompasses diverse populations, both internally and externally, with community members regularly attending workshops or training sessions. EOE STATEMENT PEERS is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity as central to our work serving underrepresented communities, and we encourage people of color, women, LGBTQIA and neurodivergent people, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.