Careers

Title: President/Chief Executive Officer

Reports to: Board Chair and Board of Directors

Role:

The chief executive is responsible for leadership and management of the United Way of Greater Hazleton, a nonprofit organization that exists to “address human service needs that make a lasting impact on the lives of our most vulnerable citizens with the goal of improving quality of life for all”. The chief executive reports to and works in partnership with a board of directors and is responsible for developing and managing the organization’s budget and supervising a paid staff.

Qualifications and Characteristics:

Bachelor’s Degree; additional post graduate work a plus

Service in a senior level executive position; including multiple years of management experience, preferably in a not-for-profit organization

Proven leadership: an ability to foster development of a common vision for the United Way among volunteers, staff, human service providers, business leaders, and the community

Proven management skills, particularly in strategic planning, non-profit fiscal management, evaluation of personnel and programs, and operating systems

Demonstrated team building experience and skills including a history of creating a climate among staff that fosters personal investment, excellence, and a commitment to the goals of the organization

Demonstrated ability of effective public speaking

Strong interpersonal skills and relations

Superior oral and written communication

Proven fund-raising results with experience in complex resource development

Demonstrated commitment to health and human services

Effective utilization of volunteer resources, with demonstrated skill in handling the apparent paradox of both leading and being led by volunteers

Track record of working with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds

Working knowledge of nonprofit fiscal management including fund accounting and budgeting a plus

Responsibilities:

Oversee all programs, services, and activities to ensure that program objectives are met

Develop office and personnel policies

Help board chairperson plan agendas and develop background materials for meetings of the board of directors

Facilitate an ongoing strategic planning and assessment process

Prepare an annual budget to be approved by the board of directors

Approve expenditures

Develop and execute annual campaign, working with board and staff to achieve campaign goals

Serve as chief liaison with other community organizations and key constituent groups

Personal Characteristics:

Possesses and conveys a natural and demonstrable quality of leadership

Exhibits a passion for serving people

Shows high personal standards of integrity, honesty, character

Possesses a track record of embracing change, seeking creative and innovative solutions

Presents a high degree of self-confidence

Keeps and effectively calls upon a sense of humor

Compensation:

Competitive salary $80k-$120k

Paid vacation & sick leave

Retirement

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Jennifer Sordoni, Interim CEO, at Jennifer.sordoni@unitedwayhazleton.org