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Macedonia Development Corporation, NFP · 4 hours ago

Executive Director

East St. Louis,IL,US

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

Macedonia Development Corporation, NFP is seeking a dedicated and collaborative change agent to serve as Executive Director, responsible for strengthening the organization through effective management of people and resources. The Executive Director will oversee all MDC activities with a primary focus on fiscal management, campaign development, fundraising, and leadership development, while leading the ESTL Workforce Hub and cultivating strategic partnerships.

Non-profit Organizations

Responsibilities

Manages the day-to-day operations of the organization

Lead existing and develop, implement, and manage fiscal processes for all programs, ensuring strong financial oversight, grant compliance, and strategic use of resources

Participates in developing policies and procedures to carry out the vision and mission of Macedonia Development Corporation

Develops and implements policies approved, directed, or developed by the Board of Directors

Manages grants and ensures contract compliance

Serves as Senior Program Administrator for the ESTL Workforce Hub

Complete additional tasks and projects as needed to support the programs overall goals and achieve the organization's mission

Assures the continued development and growth of the organization

Identifies and pursues grants and revenue sources to support the network

Creates and implements annual short-and long-range plans

Recruits, hires, and oversees staff

Leads initiatives related to green workforce development, curriculum greening, community outreach, and campus activities

Sets a progress agenda for network operations and activities in collaboration with organizational and community partnerships

Works with a lobbyist to secure state funding and develop legislation

Oversees and coordinates operations of the statewide network

Qualification

Fiscal administrationGrant writingTeam leadershipBudget managementMS Office proficiencyBilingual (English/Spanish)Analytical skillsLeadership developmentCommunity organizingCommunicationTeam collaborationRelationship-building

Required

Experience in fiscal administration

Event planning

Proposal and grant writing

Team leadership

Facilitating meetings with diverse stakeholders

Preferred

Master's degree in a Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or Environmental Studies or Energy Management or related field

Experience working with diverse populations (faith traditions, immigrants, varying abilities, or returning citizens)

Community or labor organizing

Knowledge of racial and social systemic barriers

Budget management

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Social media

Database use

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Strong communication, analytical, and team collaboration skills

Driven, community-focused leader skilled in relationship-building, leadership development, and organizing issue-based campaigns in clean technology, economic development, senior housing, entrepreneurship, workforce development, education, and healthcare