Executive Director
Costa Mesa, CA
Mission
“WE TAKE GOD’S WORD INTO SOME OF THE HARDEST PLACES, REACHING MANY OF THOSE CAUGHT IN THE CYCLE OF ADDICTION, SEXUAL EXPLOITATION, AND TRAUMA. OUR MISSION IS TO MAKE DISCIPLES OF CHRIST SEEING THOSE WHO WERE ONCE OUTCASTS TRANSFORMED INTO WITNESSES.
ABOUT
At NorthEast of the Well, we meet people in their “before;” before they are sober, before they are healed, and before they know Christ. When the lost and hurting experience Jesus’ love for the first time, their hearts are transformed. However, transformation takes time. That’s why we also stay with people in their “after.” Recovery is a process that can only happen in a community. As people leave the treatment programs and residential centers where we host Bible studies, they stay connected to our ministry through weekly gatherings and discipleship. We understand the need to be available to walk hand in hand with our community.
“We do discipleship,” explains Executive Director and Founder Laura Suk. “We don’t just meet people where they are, we form a community.” NorthEast of the Well makes disciples of men and women who then become disciple-makers themselves. This is a key element of NorthEast of the Well’s ministry, as those who once were “takers” become “givers.” With this model the ministry is expanding, and it is now in 22 different recovery programs, hosts three weekly large gatherings, and ministers to those being trafficked in Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We continue to be obedient to His will to go and vote with our feet”.
Laura’s 25 years of mission work, together with a dedicated Board, staff, and volunteers, has taken NE from a couple of people, a keyboard and a bible in Laura’s living room to a fiscally responsible $1.2 million in revenue nonprofit with assets of $1.4 million. Laura is now at a time of her life where she wants to continue her ministry work in a less formal role. She will be retiring as the Executive Director and will transition into an ambassadorial role to continue to support NE’s ministry, volunteers, and donors.
NorthEast of the Well is looking for an Executive Director to join in their mission to be a worshiping community, by bringing hope and healing to those impacted by generational patterns of addiction, abuse, sexual exploitation, and incarceration.
Website: www.northeastofthewell.org
Position Description
The heartbeat of NE is the authentic passion to meet every person at their point of need. This missional focus is deeply rooted in each board member, staff member, and volunteer. The next Executive Director will have a love and passion to serve all people in the community and make them disciples of Christ and, see those who were once outcasts transformed into witnesses. As the leader of this ministry the new Executive Director will be a face of its ministry, active in the programs and on the streets, in the evenings, at the weekends and - wherever the greatest need is.
The Board of Directors is seeking an Executive Director (ED) who will lead a team and program ready for executing significant growth in ministry and revenue. The new ED will be charged with building upon the success of NE by further developing the organization’s vision to achieve its goals for continued financial stability, community engagement and enhancing the impact of its ministry. The ED will continue to develop a committed Board, as well as implement best practices and professional development for staff.
The Executive Director will:
Provide visionary and empowering executive leadership by articulating, living out, and reinforcing the organization’s mission;
Report to a governing Board of Directors, executing decisions effectively and ensuring that the Board of Directors are informed of critical developments in a timely manner;
Collaborate closely with the Board of Directors and staff to create vision as well as execute and develop a strategic plan and budget;
In collaboration with the Board of Directors, develop and cultivate a Board that is representative of the community;
Develop and direct a comprehensive fund development plan that identifies major gift prospects and donors and enhances the short and long-term diversified funding base;
Excel at initiating and fostering relationships with corporations, individuals, and foundations as potential partners and donors to NE;
Continue to raise the public profile of NE by serving as the spokesperson, lead minister and advocate, as well as being a visible, visionary, and influential leader and fundraiser in the community;
Continuously assess community needs, evaluating partnership opportunities to promote programs uniquely suited to the mission;
Define and execute the strategy of effectively mobilizing volunteers in support of its programs and fund development;
Lead, motivate, manage, and develop staff to invoke passion about the mission of NE, and foster an environment committed to continuous improvement;
Manage and implement an effective performance management system for all employees which will include setting objectives and evaluation on an annual basis;
Oversee and execute programmatic excellence by establishing ministry operational benchmarks and setting timelines to achieve strategic goals. Continually review and evaluate programs and report findings to the Board of Directors accordingly;
Ensure fiduciary responsibility, sound financial management, and financial accountability for contributions, income, and all other NE assets;
Oversee facilities, risk management and operational management;
Execute all other reasonable duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.
Professional Experience and Qualifications
We are seeking candidates offering the following qualifications:
Deep commitment to the Christian Faith and discipleship with ministerial experience.
Imagination, innovation, vision, leadership, and integrity.
Bachelor’s Degree required; Masters preferred.
A minimum of 3-5 years senior management experience with increasing levels of responsibility and management of staff, preferably with a nonprofit and direct stewardship of Boards of Directors.
A demonstrated ability to effectively grow an organization and/or division.
A demonstrated ability to plan and operate strategically, build public support, strengthen infrastructure, inspire staff and the board of directors, and develop effective programs.
Exceptional financial, organizational, and administrative skills.
Must have excellent fiscal, cash flow, and similar size or larger P&L experience.
The ability to set goals and objectives, with strong execution and follow-through skills.
Must have outstanding written and oral communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with and gain the respect and support of varied and changing constituencies including staff, Board members, potential donors, volunteers, and other related organizations or individuals as required.
Professional fundraising experience or a history of chairing fundraising programs as a volunteer with demonstrated results.
A team leader with a track record in managing a staff, inclusive of hiring, rewarding, and retaining talent, and providing empowerment to the entire team.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities and to operate both independently and hands-on with the flexibility to be part of a team.
Computer literate: Knowledge of Word and Excel and adaptability to learn database software.
Compensation
A salary range of $140,000 to $175,000 plus benefits will be offered to attract an outstanding candidate.
Please contact Sarah Agee for a confidential conversation and to learn more about this opportunity.
Phone: (949) 903-2891
Email: Sarah@SterlingSearchInc.com
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