Umatilla-Morrow Head Start -

1. A cover letter: Your cover letter should highlight your experience managing nonprofit organizations. 

2. Resume 

3. And three (3) professional references 

Job Description

Job Goal: 

• Strategic leadership and organizational management - clear charge in leading the organization with performance indicators on demonstrating both leadership skills, managing external relationships, and effective in organizational management and staff/people management 

• Lead and empower a team of over 225 staff while building a culture of collaboration, belonging, excellence, innovation, and measurable impact in early childhood services, nutrition, and family support 

• Ensure financial sustainability and growth through strategic resource management and working closely with the senior leadership team, head of finance, and the Board of Directors 

• Plan for and help establish development team to grow and diversify funding streams, expand and deepen funding partnerships 

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with local, state, and federal funders and stakeholders to expand the organization's reach and effectiveness across eastern Oregon and its service area 

• Champion belonging initiatives compliant with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that reflect and serve our multicultural communities 

• Drive continuous improvement in program quality and outcomes through data-driven decision-making and evidence-based practices 

• Setting and executing strategic vision and plans that align with community needs 

• Building an organizational culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence 

• Helping to operationalize and implement and monitor performance metrics across all departments 

• Ensuring effective systems for tracking progress and measuring outcomes 

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders 

• Representing the organization as its primary ambassador 

• Developing strategic partnerships to enhance program impact 

• Engaging effectively with stakeholders in all communities served 

• Providing mentorship and development opportunities for senior leadership team 

• Ensuring fiscal responsibility and sustainable growth 

• Implementing best practices in nonprofit management 

• Driving collaboration and belonging initiatives throughout the organization 

• Managing board relationships and governance responsibilities 

• Lead strategic planning processes and implementation 

• Identify opportunities for program expansion and innovation 

• Ensure alignment of resources with strategic priorities 

• Drive organizational growth and sustainability 

• Oversee and annual budget of over$18M and financial operations 

• Expand development/fundraising capacity with expanding teams to build and diversify revenue streams 

• Lead funder relationships 

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations 

• Serve as the organization's primary spokesperson 

• Build strategic partnerships with community stakeholders 

• Maintain strong relationships with government agencies 

• Lead public relations and communications strategies 

• Raise organization profile as a nonprofit and community partner and leader 

• Ensure excellence in programs 

• Oversee evaluation of program outcomes and compliance, working in partnership with senior leadership team 

• Collaborate with senior leadership team to drive continuous quality improvement initiatives 

• Ensure compliance with Head Start regulations by staying informed and knowledgeable about Performance Standards 

• Partner with Board of Directors on governance and strategic visioning 

• Support board development and engagement 

• Facilitate effective board communications 

• Implement board decisions and policies 

• Lead and develop senior leadership team 

• Collaborate and partner with senior leadership team for a positive, collaborative organizational culture 

• Drive staff development and retention initiatives with HR leader 

• Ensure that HR policies and procedures support the company's mission and regulatory requirements 

• Champion belonging principles throughout the organization 

• Participate in staff meetings, conferences, training sessions and workshops as assigned 

• Demonstrate familiarity with employment policies, performance standards, work plan and objectives 

• Maintain congenial and respectful relations with staff, volunteers, children, families and community 

• Keep current and accurate records and file reports on time 

• Maintain confidentiality in regard to staff and family information 

• Maintain objectives and professional standards 

• Improve self-skills and education 

• Fulfill role as mandated reporter as stated in Child Abuse and Neglect Policy 

• Be a visible and involved presence at work to provide consistency of services 

• Be a leading and contributory team member in a positive/productive manner 

• Demonstrate your commitment to mission, values, and policies in the performance of daily duties 

• Any other duties deemed necessary by the Board of Directors 

• Master’s degree required with an emphasis in nonprofit management/administration or related field 

• Demonstrated leadership and management of organization with staff and budgets 

• Ability to advance collaboration and belonging goals and initiatives among all staff and communities served 

• Excellent communication, speaking, presentation, and writing skills 

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization 

• Strong knowledge of nonprofit management and best practices 

• Ability to make timely decisions and exhibit sound and accurate judgment 

• Must be flexible, well-organized, and able to manage different projects concurrently and often under pressure; with the ability to set priorities and manage time effectively 

• Knowledge of financial documents and budgets 

• Knowledge of HR practices and policies 

• Gather and analyze information skillfully 

• Maintain confidentiality 

• Proficient knowledge of human service nonprofits including serving children and families 

• Experience working in and delivering community services through nonprofit programs 

• Flexible, well-organized and able to manage multiple projects 

• Observe, compare, and monitor behaviors, records and data to determine compliance with prescribed standards. 

• Comprehend, analyze, and make inferences and references from written material. 

• Lift and move heavy and/or bulky objects up to 50 lbs. 

• Sit for long periods of time with keyboard and do data entry at a computer. 

• Occasionally required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. 

• Frequently required to drive, walk and climb stairs in the office and in a variety of community-based settings. 

• Occasional filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending as necessary. 

• Produce written documentation with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar. 

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people. 

• Reporting of unsafe or hazardous working conditions and/or any injury immediately 

• Complying with Agency safety standards 

• Participate in emergency drills 

• Promote a culture of safe environments in the workplace 

• Current enrollment in the Child Care Division’s Central Background Registry 

• Current physical examination, drug screen, and TB screen documentation prior to hire 

• Desire to work with low-income children and their families 

• Communicate effectively with staff, families, children, and the public using the telephone and in face-to-face, one-to-one, and in group settings 

• Fluent in English both verbally and written 

• Medical  

• Dental 

• Vision 

• 403(b) Retirement Plan 

• Basic Life AD&D Plan 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

• Generous PTO/Sick Leave 

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.