Executive Director

The Executive Director is responsible for the overall management of the organization and all aspects of the agency’s operations. This primarily involves the coordination of programs that AB/C provides. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: (1) resource development and maintenance; (2) specific program responsibilities; (3) community and public relations; (4) volunteer management; (5) liaison to the Board of Directors; (6) fiscal management; and (7) planning.
 
This role involves leading and overseeing the organization's programs and operations, as well as developing and implementing fundraising strategies, managing the organization's finances, and building relationships with stakeholders.
 
This position reports to the Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Resource Development and Maintenance:
  • Develop and implement fundraising strategies to ensure adequate funding for the organization's programs and operations.
  • Maintain relationships with existing donors and cultivate new ones.
  • Oversee grant-writing and grant-management processes.

 

• Program Coordination:
  • Coordinate and manage all aspects of ABC's programs to ensure effective and efficient implementation.
  • Monitor program outcomes and evaluate their impact.
  • Continuously improve and develop programs to meet the community's changing needs.

 
 
 

• Community and Public Relations:
  • Serve as the face of the organization and its spokesperson to the community, media, and stakeholders.
  • Develop and implement public relations strategies to enhance the organization's image and reputation.
  • Promote ABC's mission and programs to the community and stakeholders.

 

• Volunteer Management:
  • Recruit, train, and manage volunteers to support the organization's programs and operations.
  • Ensure volunteers are engaged, motivated, and recognized for their contributions.
  • Continuously improve and develop volunteer programs to meet the organization's changing needs.

 

• Liaison to the Board of Directors:
  • Report regularly to the Board of Directors on the organization's programs, operations, and financial performance.
  • Work with the Board of Directors to develop and implement strategic plans and policies.
  • Ensure that the organization is in compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.

 

• Fiscal Management:
  • Develop and manage the organization's budget to ensure its financial sustainability.
  • Monitor and control expenses to ensure that they are within budget.
  • Ensure that the organization is in compliance with all financial reporting requirements.

 

• Planning:
  • Develop and implement strategic plans to ensure the organization's long-term success.
  • Continuously monitor and evaluate the organization's progress toward its goals.
  • Adjust plans and strategies as needed to ensure their effectiveness.

 

• Education Outreach
  • Develop and implement education programs that promote environmental stewardship, recycling, and waste reduction within the community
  • Conduct presentations, workshops, and other educational activities to promote environmental stewardship.
  • Work with local schools, nonprofits, and youth programs to promote environmental education and sustainability workshops.

 
QUALIFICATIONS
Skills

• Organizational management ability
• Financial management abilities
• Supervision or committee responsibility experience
• Writing ability
• High energy level
• Verbal communication skills
• Competent Computer program skills

 
Fundraising and Event planning experience

• Have work experience, preferred experience in volunteering, public service, social work, or related area
• Ability to have a flexible schedule for evenings and weekends as needed
• Physical activities, including bending, reaching, sitting, and walking during working hours.

 
 
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $38,000 to $45,000 per year
 
BENEFITS PACKAGE- this position follows and has all the benefits from the Lufkin/ Angelina County Chamber of Commerce

• Biweekly pay
• Holiday Schedule
  • New Year’s Day
  • MLK birthday
  • President’s Day
  • Good Friday
  • Memorial Day
  • July 4^th
  • Labor Day
  • Columbus Day
  • Thanksgiving Wed-Friday
  • Christmas- week of and week after

 

• Vacation
  • Initial year:  The number of vacation days provided in the first calendar year of employment is based on the initial month of hire as follows:
    • Before Feb 1:  10 days
      • 5 days may be taken after 90 days of service.  The remainder may be taken after June 1 and before Dec 31.
    • Feb 1- June 30:  5 days
      • May be taken after 90 days of service through Dec 31
    • After June 30:  2 days
      • May be taken after 90 days of service through Dec 31

Subsequent years- all employees whose service began the previous calendar year or earlier will earn vacation according to the following schedule:

• Through 4 years of service- 10 days to be taken by Dec 31
• 5-10 years- 15 days
• 11-15 years- 17 days
• 16- 20 years- 20 days   

 

• PTO

Full-time employees are granted paid personal time each calendar year based on their employment status and length of service with the Chamber. Time off is accumulated each month into one PTO bank to be used for any absences from work, e.g. vacation, personal, or sick. Full-time employees may request PTO at any time during the year.  The President reserves the right to grant employees advanced PTO in emergency situations.
Days off are the equivalent of 8 hours PTO from Mon. – Friday.
The Chamber believes that time away from work is essential for employees' well-being. Five (5) days of unused personal time can be rolled over at year-end. Thus, any personal time not used within an employee’s applicable PTO accrual schedule (outside of the 5 days allowed to roll over) is deemed unearned and forfeited. Employees with no accumulation of PTO may be granted time off without pay with the president's approval.
An employee’s absence for three consecutive working days, without notifying the President & CEO or immediate supervisor, will be considered abandonment, and employment will be terminated.
Upon termination of employment, an employee will be paid any earned but unused PTO up to the maximum allowed under the approved PTO policy.

• Insurance

Health and Dental insurance are available to all regular full-time employees at their expense.  Currently, the Chamber pays 90% of the premium cost for health insurance, dental and vision is available, but at the employee’s expense. Eligibility after 90 days of employment.
Should an employee terminate their employment with The Chamber, they may continue coverage through the Chamber but at their own cost as required by COBRA.
 

• Group Life Insurance

All regular full-time employees (working at least 1560 hours per year) will be enrolled for coverage on the first day of the month, following 90 days of employment.  If you are not working full-time on the day, you would otherwise become insured, your insurance will be deferred until you return to active, full-time work.  The Chamber pays the premiums for this insurance plan entirely.  The insurance amount is $30,000.
Your life insurance coverage is designated to provide a specific amount of insurance to a beneficiary of your choice in the event of your death.  This insurance is payable under the settlement options offered by the insurance carrier.  Your insurance terminates when your employment terminates.  All insurance will terminate because of discontinuation of the Master Policy.
 
Also included with the life insurance policy is an accidental death or dismemberment benefit.  The amount of coverage is the same as the employee’s group life insurance (1.5 times the employee’s annual salary rounded to the next highest $1000).  This coverage is designed to provide benefits for death or certain dismemberment that must occur directly and independently of all other causes from an accident and within 90 days of the accident.
The Chamber pays the premiums for this insurance plan entirely.
 

• Group Disability Insurance

All regular full-time employees (working at least 1560 hours per year) are eligible for coverage on the first day of the month following 90 days of employment.  If you are not working full-time on the day you would otherwise become insured, your insurance will be deferred until you return to active, full-time work.  The carrier must insure you.  You may have certain riders on your coverage.  Further details are available.
The Chamber pays the premiums for this insurance plan entirely.
 

• Short Term Disability

This salary continuance plan is available to all full-time employees on medical leave who have completed their probation at the time of disability.  It is a Chamber self-funded program initiated to help employees through the 90-day waiting period for Long Term Disability.
The following tables indicate the number of benefits you may be eligible for according to your length of service at the time of your disability.
 
At least               but less                            Salary Continuance Benefit
90 days                1 year                                 50%for the 90 days before LTD
1 year                  5 years                              100% for the first 30 days; then 65% for the
                                                                           Remaining 60 days to LTD   
5 years and up                                               100% for the 90 days before LTD

• Retirement

Define contributions (401K) All employees of the Chamber, who have satisfied the requirements are participants of the plan.  Those eligibility requirements include being 21 years of age and working more than 1560 hours in the plan year.  Eligibility commences with hiring on January/July enrollment day for all regular full-time employees.  The plan, administered by Lincoln Financial and 6 Degrees Wealth Management, requires no contribution by the employee.  The Chamber will contribute up to 5 % of an employee’s annual salary yearly.  Employees may contribute tax-free, subject to limitations.  If an employee chooses to contribute to the plan, the Chamber will contribute an additional 1% to the employee’s account. The vesting schedule is immediate.  The investment of these funds is self-directed by the participant.
 


To apply email resume and cover letter to twatkins@lufkintexas.org