The Opportunity

The Gateway Center of Monterey County Board of Directors seeks a strategically minded, innovative Executive Director (ED) to lead the organization into the future by securing broader sources of funding and developing new strategic partnerships. The Executive Director will work on-site in collaboration with the staff and the board to provide strong organizational leadership and stewardship.

The demand for Gateway Center's high-quality care and community-based services for adults with developmental disabilities remains strong. Despite being highly regarded, Gateway Center of Monterey County remains a relatively lesser-known community resource. To meet the demand for high-quality care for adults with developmental disabilities, strong leadership, vision, and an elevated public profile will be needed.

The Organization

Gateway Center of Monterey County, Inc. (Gateway Center) is a private, not-for-profit, community-based organization which provides a wide range of services for adults with developmental disabilities, ages 18 and over, including residential and Day programs.

Our mission is to serve adults with developmental disabilities. We fully support their individual rights and choices and empower them to live full and productive lives with dignity and independence within the community.

Organizational Highlights and Key Assets

• A deeply ingrained culture of dedicated, caring staff
• A strong team of knowledgeable, dedicated consultants and managers in the following key areas: Operations; Health Care; Finance, Human Resources, Fund Development and Facilities
• Clients, families and staff who are passionate about the organization and the consistent high-quality service it provides
• The organization is both respected and relied on by its regular funders and regulators
• Outright ownership of a substantial, multi-use facility, located in a desirable neighborhood on the Monterey Peninsula

Executive Director Requirements

Key Position Responsibilities

The overall development and management of Gateway Center's daily operations, programs, employees and facilities including the following:

• Maintain and continue to develop a strong leadership team
• Provide oversight to the overall organization
• Adhere to Gateway Center's mission as its representative with respect to clients, families, donors, volunteers, community partners and the community
• Elevate the organization's public profile, brand, and reputation by evaluating and executing strategic opportunities and strengthening community relationships
• Ensure that Gateway Center and its employees comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding Gateway Center's activities and programs

Organizational Leadership

• Provide leadership, oversight, and executive decision making that is informed by feedback from Gateway Center's staff, volunteers, board members, families, partnering organizations, and funders
• Provide for professional development of all staff
• Establish and maintain a strong culture of transparency and trust throughout the organization
• Collaborate with the board to support the organization's policies, maintaining and updating them in line with the mission and bylaws
• Work with the Board Chair to educate and maintain robust board membership that has the collective skills and wisdom to properly lead the organization as per its mission and bylaws
• Actively participate in all board activities, meetings and subcommittees

Budget and Fiscal Management

• Collaborate with the Finance Director, Board Treasurer, and the Board's Finance Committee to establish and maintain best fiscal practices, develop annual budgets, project expense and revenue needs (operating, capital and reserve), track financial progress, and maintain strong fiscal oversight plus maintain sufficient reserves and capital to meet projected needs
• Collaborate with the Finance Director and Board Treasurer to ensure delivery of accurate and timely financial reports to donors and the board's finance committee and the Board of Directors
• Collaborate with the Finance Director, Treasurer, and the Board's Finance Committee to ensure safe and prudent management of all bank accounts, endowments and reserve funds
• Provide oversight of all contract and grant negotiations, executions, implementations and reporting

Facilities Management

• Collaborate with the Facilities Director and the Board's Facilities committee to maintain, safeguard and preserve the physical assets of the organization and to ensure safe operations of all facilities and programs
• Collaborate with the Facilities Director and the Board's Facilities Committee to develop and maintain a long-term plan for facilities maintenance and capital projects

Human Resources Management

• Collaborate with the HR Director and the Board's Personnel Committee to ensure proper staffing levels and compensation as well as following and implementing optimal practices and ensure that all legal requirements are met
• Work with the HR department to continually develop and nurture employee engagement through the use of training and development, onboarding programs, and communication in partnership with the leadership team
• Maintain a respectful and positive, professional, and collaborative relationship with San Andreas Regional Center and all other funders and regulators

Operations Management

• Collaborate with the Board's Personnel Committee to ensure that all programs are of the highest quality and remain in compliance with all regulatory and oversight body requirements
• Work with clinical team leaders to ensure systems are in place to track progress and regularly evaluate effectiveness of the program

Ideal Candidate Qualities and Qualifications

Action oriented, entrepreneurial leader who enjoys leadership, building major funding relationships and partnerships, strengthening programs and the challenge of maintaining a strong, effective organization. You're most fulfilled when empowering teammates to identify, leverage, and amplify their unique skills and talents.

In addition, you bring:

• At least 5 years of senior non-profit leadership and management experience. Financial management, board development, and communications/public relations skills are a must
• At least 5 years of experience successfully managing direct reports, including building trust and fostering transparency and communication
• Demonstrated skills in sound fiscal management including budget preparation, analysis, reporting and ongoing oversight as well as long-term planning
• Demonstrated success developing and implementing fundraising growth plans, including increasing and diversifying revenue streams
• Outstanding written and verbal communication and presentation skills, including the ability to effectively communicate in a variety of formats and venues in both casual and formal contexts
• Direct experience working with a Board of Directors to cultivate existing and new board member relationships
• Healthcare leadership experience preferred

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this full-time, exempt in-person position is $150k to $180k annually. The Executive Director will work primarily from our 850 Congress Ave in Pacific Grove. Current benefits include:

• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Paid professional development time
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• We also offer a 401K plan

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Brian McMahon, with the subject line “Gateway Center Executive Director”. No calls, please. We will respond to all applicants. Thank you! Email: ...@envisioninitiative.com

Equal Opportunity

Gateway Center is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gateway Center are based on organizational needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age or disability status. We are committed to and celebrate diversity in our workplace and encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply and to reference diversity in their cover letter.

Compensation:
$150,000-$180,000 per year

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