Job Description

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in New Hope Community Life Ministry’s Executive Director position. New Hope is a Christ-inspired counseling center located in Quarryville, Pennsylvania that exists to provide hope and restoration through compassionate, professional counseling. This faith-based organization promotes well-being and the transformation of mental health in our community through providing professional counseling, regardless of a client’s ability to pay. Our next Executive Director will develop a vision for this growing practice in a newly expanded facility. This person will also lead in finding opportunities to best support our generous community. This ministry also operates a thrift store as a stream of revenue and blessing to our neighbors. The Executive Director, along with the thrift store manager, ensures that the store is functioning well and fulfilling its mission. This role is offered as a full time position.

We ask that you provide your resume along with a cover letter introducing yourself and explaining why you may be a good fit for New Hope. Selection of the Executive Director will be accomplished through a committee of our Board of Directors. Please email these documents to NHBoard@newhopeministry.info.

We look forward to hearing from you as we prayerfully consider who will next lead this organization. Submissions are due to the Board by April 11.

Thank you,

The New Hope Board of Directors

New Hope Community Life Ministry

Executive Director Job Description

General Responsibilities

1. Organization Mission and Strategy: Works with the board of directors and staff to ensure that the mission is fulfilled through services offered, strategic planning, and community connections.

· Communicate, as the primary spokesperson for New Hope, the organization’s mission to donors, volunteers, and the community.

· Maintain a positive image of New Hope by being active and visible in the community and by building relationships with other professional, civic, church, and private organizations.

· Collaborate with the board to develop and execute a strategic plan.

· Communicate all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions.

2. Financial Stewardship and Oversight: Develops resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of New Hope.

· Fundraise and develop revenue streams necessary to support New Hope’s mission.

· Work with the board treasurer to submit financial reports for board review and decision making.

· Develop and implement a budget, ensuring funds are allocated accordingly.

3. Organization Operations: Oversees and allocates resources to ensure that operations are effective and ministry focused.

· Hire, retain and evaluate competent, qualified staff.

· Encourage staff professional development.

· Ensure team members are supported and cared for.

· Administer New Hope’s policies and procedures.

Professional Qualifications Needed

· Bachelor's Degree from Accredited College/University preferred.

· Minimum five years' experience in management position - nonprofit experience preferred.

· Fundraising experience, including donor development and management.

· Demonstrated ability to oversee and collaborate with staff. 

· Experience in managing a budget of $500K or more.

· Willingness to sign a statement of faith.

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