St Louis City Senior Fund
ST. LOUIS CITY SENIOR FUND
Position: Executive Director
Reports to: Board Chairperson
Supervises: Program Manager, Business Grants Manager
Organizational Overview:
The St. Louis City Senior Fund (Senior Fund) is an independent taxing district established in the City of St. Louis under the authority of Missouri Law (Sections 67.990 – 67.995 RSMo.) It’s creation and the establishment of a 5 cents per thousand assessed value property tax were approved by City voters in November 2016.
It is run by a seven-person Board of Directors appointed by the Mayor of the City of St. Louis and approved by the City Board of Alderman. However, the Board operates independently of the City of St. Louis and makes all budgetary, and grant decisions. The Executive Director is selected by the Board of Directors and serves at the pleasure of the Board of Directors pursuant to a contract. The Board also has its’ own legal counsel.
The property tax yields approximately $2.5 million per year. The Board also receives certain other grants funds which it distributes.
The staff consists of the Executive Director, a Program Manager and a Business Grants Manager. Other support services (IT and accounting) are provided by agreement with the City Mental Health Board, with which the Senior Fund currently shares office space.
More details, including audited financial statements can be found on the Senior Fund website (www.stlseniorfund.org).
Position Summary:
The Executive Director is responsible for the implementation of the Senior Fund priorities as determined by the Senior Fund Board and assisting the Board in the determination of those priorities. The Executive Director provides leadership to the Senior Fund team. The Executive Director is responsible for the overall performance of the Senior Fund in meeting statutory and Board policy requirements. The position works closely with the Board to ensure that the mission is fulfilled through strategic planning, advocacy, program implementation, grant management activities, and community outreach.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Board Relations: Work closely with the Board to supports its efforts to set priorities and policy and to provide oversight.
– Serve as a thought partner with the Board to evolve and evaluate the Senior Fund’s grant making practices.
– Support the Board’s strategic planning and goal setting efforts.
– Provide, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly, meet its’ statutory requirements, and make informed decision.
– Support the Board and its committees, including but not limited to interacting with the Board and Committee chairpersons to prepare for meetings and distribution of materials such as agendas, resolutions, background materials, meeting minutes, and other documents as needed.
– Provide information to the Board, including updates about funded program activities and trends and new developments in senior philanthropy, aging policy and services, including state and local developments and issues.
– Assisting the development of, and recommending to the Board administrative and program policies and procedures for all functions of the Senior Fund.
– Serve as liaison to the City’s Boards and Commissions Officer with the application and nomination process for new Board member. Provide orientation for new Board members and ongoing training and development for Board Members as it related to the execution of their duties and responsibilities.
– Serve as liaison to outside legal counsel and auditor.
– Serve as public spokesperson for the Senior Fund.
Funding System: Design, implement and oversee the deployment of property tax and grant proceeds to improve the lives of St. Louis City seniors, as directed by the Board.
– Conduct and/or commission research to identify gaps and opportunities for supporting services for older adults, and improving systems and policies that affect City of St. Louis seniors.
– Facilitate the Board’s approval of funding priorities and the achievement of desired outcomes.
– Design a funding system to maximize community benefit from the deployment of property tax proceeds to the community.
– Provide direction and support in the implementation of the grant making process.
– Monitor grantees’ use of grant monies.
– Work with the Board to develop proposals to respond to community needs.
– Provide consultations and technical assistance to applicants, funded partners, and other individuals seeking to learn about the Senior fund, its’ policies and processes.
– Provide knowledge of the aging network in the City of St. Louis.
Financial and Operations Management: Implement and carry out the administrative and operational functions to ensure a well-functioning organization.
– Hire, onboard, train, motivate, develop, and review annually the staff of the Senior Fund.
– Maintain a staff, equipment and systems sufficient to conduct the business of the Senior Fund, including:
o Fiscal Management
o Human Resources
o Technology (including but not limited to accounting, grant making, and human resource functions)
o Community Investment and grant making
o Community Relations and Public Awareness
o Procurement of supplies, equipment, and outside services.
– Conduct operational planning to implement the strategic plan and achieve Board priorities.
– Oversee the preparation and development of the annual operating budget.
– Oversee the management of Senior Fund revenue and expenditures to keep them consistent with the approved budget.
– Facilitate the Senior Fund payroll and benefit function.
– Maintain oversight of fiscal policies, ensuring the existence of adequate internal controls and accounting systems.
– Ensure that the Senior Fund is in compliance with the Missouri Sunshine law, including serving as custodian of the records, whose name is available to the public upon request.
Community Outreach and Advocacy: Develop networks and collaborations that strengthen the provision of services to City of St. Louis senior and achieve system improvement.
– Actively engage in external philanthropic, aging services, and other community organizations and network meetings and events to promote and advocate for funding and policies that promote and advocate for funding and policies that benefit older adults and highlight funded partners.
– Represent the Senior Fund at speaking engagements in the community related to the Senior Fund’s mission and disseminate information and data on grantmaking, community issues, etc., both internally and externally.
– Seek opportunities for the Senior Fund to provide community leadership, coordination, and collaboration to enhance communications efforts.
– Monitor the Senior Fund grantmaking to ensure grants are equitable and fairly address the most vulnerable seniors and do not discriminate against any protected classification of citizens.
– Oversee marketing and communications efforts.
– Identify and maintain relationships with diverse groups of community members, institutions, agencies, and elected and governmental officials, in particular from the City of St. Louis.
– Identify, engage, and support legislative and regulatory actions to advance the priorities of the Board.
– Establish and maintain relationships with organizations throughout the region and state and utilize those relationships to advance the achievement of the mission of the Senior Fund.
DESIRED KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
– Demonstrated commitment and passion for older adults. Demonstrated understanding of aging network services and policies, current issues relevant for older adults, and organizations serving in the City of St. Louis community relevant to the focus areas of Senior Fund
– Proven experience with the aging network in the City of St. Louis.
– Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to manage a diverse group of relationships (political leaders, community members, colleagues in the Foundation/Funders sphere, contractors).
– Strategic planning experience with strong analytical skills.
– Demonstrated ability to build coalitions in pursuit of organizational goals.
– Strong management and planning skills.
– Proven ability to identify and take advantage of opportunities to improve services.
– Bachelor’s Degree or higher (social work or gerontology preferred).
– Excellent oral and written communication skills.
– Experience in senior level executive management in a nonprofit, foundation, or governmental entity.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
– Salary range $105,000 – $120,000 annually. To be determined based on qualifications and experience.
– Full Benefit package including life and medical insurance and 25 paid time off days granted immediately upon starting.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The St. Louis City Senior Fund maintains a policy of non-discrimination in employment and complies with and supports all federal, state and local laws regarding discrimination in employment. Specifically, the Senior Fund does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, citizenship status, pregnancy, mental or physical disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic to the extent prohibited by Federal, state or local law.
TO APPLY:
This search is being led by Bill Kuehling Law, LLC. Candidates should submit their cover letter, highlighting their interest and qualifications, along with their resume to Bill@billkuehlinglaw.com.
