Job Description

Position Summary:

Visionary Executive Director who leads and grows the organization in achieving its mission. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in non-profit management, grant management, event planning, and resource development. The grant-funded Executive Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the organization's strategic direction, fostering community partnerships, and ensuring the continued success of oral health programs.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Grant Management:

- Identify, research, and pursue grant opportunities that align with the organization's mission and goals.

- Prepare and submit grant proposals, ensuring compliance with all application requirements and deadlines.

- Manage received and distributed grant budgets, monitor fund utilization, and provide comprehensive reports to funders/AROHC Executive Council.

- Ensure effective tracking and evaluation of program components to measure success.

2. Event Planning:

- Plan, coordinate, and execute the oral health summit, fundraising events, awareness campaigns, and community engagement activities.

- Develop event budgets, timelines, and communications strategies to maximize participation and support.

- Collaborate with staff and volunteers to ensure successful event execution.

- Evaluate event outcomes and adapt strategies for future events.

3. Resource Development:

- Create and curate resources that support oral health programs.

- Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop engaging and informative materials, including brochures, websites, and educational materials.

- Explore innovative approaches to resource development, such as online platforms and partnerships with local organizations.

- Continuously update and improve resources based on feedback and evolving needs.

4. Oral Health Acumen:

- Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.

- Collaborate with AROHC members and Executive Council to identify oral health policy and programming needs and develop strategies for addressing them.

- Maintain awareness of oral health data related to oral health burden in Arkansas.

- Cultivate conversations with those with lived experience of oral disease/access barriers.

5. Organizational Management

- Oversee business operations, financial operations, annual budgets, banking, attention to checks and balances, and communication/coordination with AROHC members.

- Oversee AROHC communications through website, social media, and other forms of media.

- Advocate for AROHC on all levels: public, private, and legislative.

Work Environment

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This is an Arkansas-based remote position with some paid travel. The Executive Director is expected to occasionally travel to visit partners and other organizations and attend in-state and out-of-state conferences. AROHC will provide a laptop for remote work.

Qualifications

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- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; masters preferred.

- Proven track record in grant management and facilitation, securing grants, and managing budgets.

- Strong event planning and project management skills.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Experience in resource development and content creation.

- Knowledge of oral health and health systems change initiatives and community health issues.

- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships.

- Leadership and team-building skills.

- Passion for improving the health and well-being of Arkansans.

Other Duties

Duties and responsibilities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 per week

Application Question(s):

How many years of nonprofit management experience do you have?
Education:

Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:

policy and advocacy: 1 year (Required)
Willingness to travel:

50% (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote