The Winter Sanctuary is looking for an Executive Director.

The Winter Sanctuary’s mission is to provide a safe place for those experiencing homelessness during the harsh winter months while also offering year-round housing assistance and advocacy. Do you have a heart for serving individuals facing numerous life challenges and a passion for making a difference in the community – then this may be the position that needs you.

The Executive Director role is a part-time, flexible position that includes general shelter oversight, community partnership development, fundraising and strategic visioning.

If you are interested in the position, please send your resume with contact information to: Rachel.jagielski@gmail.com.

Full Job Description

Winter Sanctuary, Inc.

Job Description

Job Title: Executive Director

Reports To: Board of Trustees/Executive Committee

Prepared By: Executive Committee

Preparation Date: 5/3/2023

SUMMARY

The Executive Director will serve as the chief community officer for The Winter Sanctuary focusing on

building relationships with the community and resource holders.

Primary focus will be fundraising for day to day operations including any capital campaigns for

maintaining and improving current and future facilities.

Winter Sanctuary’s mission is to provide a safe place for those experiencing homelessness during the

harsh winter months while also offering year round housing assistance and advocacy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

Serves as the primary leader of the organization and assists in carrying out the mission of the

organization as defined by the board.

Implements board policies in collaboration with the Assistant Director and assists with short and

long-term planning.

Attends and reports on outcomes and results to Board of Trustees and Board Committee

meetings.

Serves as a primary liaison with community agencies.
Identifies funding sources and submits funding proposals, ensuring grant reporting requirements

are completed.

May assist in the hiring and training of support staff.
In coordination with the Board Treasurer and Assistant Director, submits budget

recommendations to the Board, monitors and ensures fiscal stability of the organization.

Attends local, state and other meetings, seminars, conferences related to homelessness.
Other duties may be assigned.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

Accountable to the Board of Trustees to assure sound governance, outcome measurement and

strategic direction

Coordination of staff work plans to support changing needs of organization
Excellent written, verbal and electronic communication skills
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Ability to work effectively with people with diverse educational, cultural and socio-economic

backgrounds

Results oriented
Ability to respond to a crisis situation in a calm and collected manner
Knowledge and understanding of the importance for confidentiality as it relates to guests, staff and

volunteers

Job Specifications and Qualifications

Must provide their own transportation.
Ability to work flexible hours as required by the needs of the organization.
Must be able to pass a criminal FBI BCI background check every five years.

Application Process

If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume to Rachel Harrson at:

rachel.jagielski.harrison@gmail.com

Desired Knowledge and Skill Level or Equivalency

Two-year degree or higher in social services or other related fields, is preferred.

3-5 years of executive or senior leadership experience, preferred

3-5 years of experience in a non-profit organization is preferred.

Experience in collaborative process for planning, development and executing organizational plans/processes

Volunteer management experience a plus

Demonstrated involvement in local community a plus

Experience working independently and as part of a team.

Excellent interpersonal skills, able to work with many different types of people.