RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Ensure ongoing SIF programming excellence, evaluation and consistent quality of finance and administration, fundraising, communications and systems, recommend timelines and resources needed to achieve strategic goals. 

• Monitor the general culture and economies of the employee populations of HFE properties so that SIF programs can be properly matched to the needs of those eligible for SIF assistance.  

• Stay abreast of developments in the national, state or local arenas related to employee hardship funds. 

• Develop, maintain and support a strong Board of Directors; serve as ex-officio member of each board committee; seek and build board involvement with strategic direction for both ongoing local operation as well as future rollouts. 

• Lead, coach and develop SIF staff.  Regularly evaluate organizational structure, recommending any improvements to the Board. 

• Coordinate SIF board meetings to include gathering of coordinators’ reports, financial statements, and other pertinent information; preparing presentations as needed; distributing pre-meeting materials; and responding to board member questions and requests. 

• Ensure effective systems to track key details of all SIF programs, and regularly evaluate program components, so as to measure successes and/or gaps that can be effectively communicated to the board, donors and company leadership, and/or used for identifying needed program modifications. 

• Prepare long-term plans and recommend strategies for SIF based on projected funding levels and desired program additions. 

• Advance SIF fundraising efforts by identifying fundraiser opportunities, managing relationships with major donors, and coordinating marketing opportunities. 

• Perform other duties as requested by SIF board president. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Strong passion for the mission of SIF. 

• Proven leadership, coaching and relationship management experience. 

• Strong marketing, public relations, and fundraising experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders. 

• Solid grasp of financial statement concepts. Ability to read & understand statements and glean highlights and key indicators. 

• Strong organizational and planning skills. 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people. 

• Flexibility - willingness to learn, ability to adapt to change, solve problems as they arise and tolerate stress well. 

• Friendly, positive attitude, honest and dependable. 

• Handle confidential information responsibly. 

• Strong attention to detail. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.  Ability to draft communications and design presentations.