Career Opportunity

Executive Director

Shepherd’s Center of Fairfax-Burke

Fairfax, VA

Founded in 2006, the Shepherd’s Center of Fairfax-Burke is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to supporting independent and purposeful living and aging-in-place for mature adults. Programs include transportation services for those who can no longer drive, learning and enrichment seminars and luncheons, a gentle exercise class and book club.

Position Description

• The Executive Director’s position is an opportunity to provide leadership with enthusiasm, skill, and proven ability. The Director reports to a 15-person Board of Directors to implement the organization’s strategic goals and serve as the point person for community engagement. Responsibilities include management of three office sites and two part-time employees, coordination of programs, collaboration with volunteers, sponsoring organizations and community partners, fiscal management, communications, and media relations. 
• Please note we are unable to provide Health Insurance but do have in place other benefits (i.e. paid holidays, sick and vacation paid time).

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage overall operations of SCFB, including staff supervision and evaluation.
• Collaborate with and support volunteer program managers and committees.
• Maintain official records and documents and ensure compliance with government regulations.
• Oversee and coordinate all budget actions, including guiding the finance committee to ensure proper financial procedures and preparation of annual budget.
• Lead effort to ensure high quality communications with volunteers, clients, sponsors, and other community organizations through vehicles such as newsletters, appeal letters, website, emails, and monthly updates.
• Report to and support the board of directors and board chairman.
• Serve as the SCFB representative to the community, participate in civic events, and support the recruitment efforts to attract volunteers to the Center.
• Initiate and coordinate fund-raising activities to support the SCFB mission.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in  management and administration of programs, personnel, and fiscal accountability.
• Excellence in administration with the ability to manage staff, develop volunteer teams, and implement programs.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple, time-sensitive priorities and leverage limited resources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy.
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• Desired Qualifications
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• Education: Minimum of Bachelor’s degree
• Past success in working with a Board of Directors and cultivating relationships with members and other volunteers.
• Past success in creating broad participation by volunteers in all areas of the organization.
• Experience in grant writing.
• A true enjoyment in working with older adults.
• We prefer full-time but would consider a 30 hour work week.

       Please submit your resumé and cover letter to Carol McGarry,          

   Administrative Assistant, scfbmgtassist@gmail.com