Job Title: Interim or Co-Interim Executive Director
Job Status: Full-time, exempt, temporary
Reports to: Chair, Board of Directors
Employment Period: October 2024 – March 2025
(potential to be extended)
About The Blue Bench:
The Blue Bench is a community of survivors, allies, and
advocates working to prevent sexual violence and build a safe and supportive
metro Denver. We work collaboratively to provide accessible, survivor-centered
support services and empowering education. We envision a world where every
person can live without fear of sexual violence, and where a network of healing
support is accessible for those who have experienced it. The Blue Bench has
served our community for nearly 42 years, impacting more than 450,000
individuals through advocacy, case management, therapy, and education.
Job Summary:
The Blue Bench is seeking an interim Executive Director
(IED) to support the organization through a period of transition. The IED will
provide strategic leadership and operational oversight to ensure continued
success and stability. This role requires a dynamic leader with experience in
nonprofit management, fundraising, and community engagement, who can
effectively guide the organization through change and maintain its
mission-driven focus.
The ideal candidate is an accomplished people manager, as
this role will directly supervise a leadership team of 8. The IED will
facilitate organizational decision making among the leadership team, guiding
them to consensus, and including the board executive committee when
appropriate. They also have experience with implementing strategic planning
goals, addressing workers’ rights including unionization, and overseeing large
organizational projects such as building/office relocation.
This position may co-direct alongside the outgoing executive
director or a co-interim executive director, depending on several factors to be
determined by the board of directors.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Management:
· Provide operational leadership to staff,
volunteers, and stakeholders to uphold the organization’s mission, vision, and
values.
· Oversee the day-to-day operations, ensuring
efficient and effective implementation of programs and services.
· Foster a positive and collaborative work
environment, encouraging professional growth and development among staff.
· Directly supervise the director of finance,
grants manager, executive assistant, co-directors of client services (4), and
director of community education.
Board Relations:
· Work closely with the Board of Directors to
implement strategic goals and objectives.
· Serve as a liaison between the Board and staff,
ensuring clear communication and alignment on organizational priorities.
· Support the Board in its governance role,
providing timely and accurate information for decision-making.
Financial Management:
· Partner with the director of finance to oversee
the organization’s financial health, including budgeting, forecasting, and
financial reporting.
· Ensure the ongoing implementation and practice
of sound financial and internal controls.
· Support the grants manager and grants/contracts
team with grant applications and reporting.
Fundraising and Development:
· Serve as a thought-partner to the director of
philanthropy. Support the on-going development and execution of comprehensive
fundraising strategies to support the organization’s programs and services.
· Cultivate and maintain relationships with major
donors, funders, and community partners.
· Advise and support the philanthropy team in
communications, marketing strategies, and brand collateral.
Program Oversight:
· Provide leadership and support to the
co-directors of client services and director of community education.
· Ensure the delivery of high-quality programs and
services that meet the needs of the community.
· Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness,
making adjustments as needed to achieve desired outcomes in partnership with
the co-directors.
· Foster innovation and continuous improvement in
program delivery.
Community Engagement and Advocacy:
· Represent the organization in the community,
building strong relationships with stakeholders, partners, and the public.
· Advocate for the organization’s mission and
programs, raising awareness and support for its work.
· Participate in relevant coalitions, networks,
and events to advance the organization’s goals.
Qualifications:
· At least 5 years in a senior leadership role
within a nonprofit organization, preferably in the social services sector, with
direct responsibility for the operational success of the organization. Previous
nonprofit executive director or CEO experience preferred.
· Strong financial acumen and experience managing
organizational budgets.
· Excellent interpersonal, communication, and
organizational skills.
· Ability to build and maintain relationships with
diverse stakeholders.
· Strategic thinker with the ability to navigate
complex challenges and drive organizational growth.
· Commitment to the mission and values of the
organization.
· Understands and values equity as an
organizational operating principle and is committed to continued learning on
issues related to justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion
· Professional and/or lived experience with
cultural influences on behavior in multicultural communities. Must be open to
working with diverse populations
· Strong understanding of the issues surrounding
sexual assault and willingness to discuss these issues in public settings.