Job Description

KRTC Executive Director

The Executive Director of the shall be the chief operations manager for a well-established, mission-based non-profit organization serving those who work on and around Thoroughbred race tracks in Kentucky and Southern, Ohio.

The By-Laws of the Kentucky Race Track Chaplaincy require the staff to be of the Christian faith and to accept and affirm the KRTC Statement of Faith.

Executive Director Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and directs the organization\xe2\x80\x99s operations, fundraising events and related programs.
• Acts as the Event Manager for KRTC\xe2\x80\x99s annual fundraiser, Race for Grace.
• Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with Board of Directors, racing industry stakeholders, local churches, and like-minded organizations.
• Oversees and reports on the chaplaincy\xe2\x80\x99s activities to the Board of Directors.
• Collaborates with the Board of Directors and committees to ensure effective and efficient outcomes and results.
• Provides operational leadership and evaluates the efforts of staff and key volunteers to ensure appropriate support for all aspects of the ministry.
• Initiates discussion and provides operational input for the development of the annual budget. Monitors the financial performance of the ministry by keeping expenses and overhead in check with revenues.
• Retains a diverse, highly qualified staff and encourages personal and professional development to meet the needs of the ministry.
• Prepares strategic plans for KRTC every two years with the input and assistance of the Board of Directors and staff.
• Ensures that fund-raising efforts and programs are robust enough to meet or exceed strategic goals and objectives.
• Serves as the spokesperson and industry advocate for the ministry, always looking for opportunities to increase awareness of the ministry.

Executive Director Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven experience with managing fundraising programs and events.
• Effective written, verbal and electronic communications.
• Fluent in English with some Spanish an asset.
• Application knowledge of social media.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and adaptable to other computer software products such as QuickBooks.
• Leadership with ability to manage and motivate staff and volunteers.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative team-working style with ability to relate effectively.
• Supervisory and management experience necessary.
• Strong communication skills are essential for fundraising and leadership applications.

Executive Director Education and Experience

• Education: Minimum of a Bachelor\'s Degree preferred.
• Five plus years of related management and leadership experience.
• Nonprofit organizational experience would be a plus.
• Direct experience in working with multi-cultures and specifically peoples of Hispanic origin would be advantageous.

Additional Information

Office is located in Christ Chapel at Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY. The Executive Director reports directly to the President; and is accountable to the Vice President and Board of Directors. Periodic travel to the five race tracks served by KRTC, Horse racing industry events and Ract Track Chaplaincy of America meetings. Both Indoor and outdoor activity will be a regular part of the Executive Director\'s routine schedule.

Salary and Benefits are commensurate with experience, eduction, and demonstrated results.

Resume and Cover Letter should be sent to .

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Kentucky Race Track Chaplaincy