OUR MISSION & VISION
With a vision of a more resilient, interconnected, and compassionate community, Meals on Wheels of Takoma Park/Silver Spring’s mission is to nourish our community. We do this through the preparation and delivery of healthy, delicious meals to our homebound neighbors and other programs that support our community.
OUR CULTURE
In this workplace, we are focused on and guided by our mission and our vision. We are honest, kind, respectful, and encouraging; we communicate openly and directly. There is space for curiosity and innovation. We express a generosity of spirit, understanding that everyone makes mistakes, and we learn from our own. We work hard, we pitch in where needed, and we trust that others are working hard, too. Our small, friendly team enjoys working together and supporting one another.
OUR ORGANIZATION & TEAM
Meals on Wheels of Takoma Park/Silver Spring (TPSS) is all about our people: 9 staff, over 200 clients/year, and more than 150 active volunteers. We are a small, lively group of dedicated nonprofit professionals, and we work closely to ensure operations run smoothly. As a direct service organization, we work hard, and our work is imbued with shared camaraderie.
THE POSITION
Generally, the Executive Director (ED) directs the leadership team at Meals on Wheels, oversees the work of the organization, and reports to the Board of Directors. Specific responsibilities include:
Organizational Leadership & Strategy
o Lead the development and execution of strategic goals in alignment with the organization's mission.
o Provide strong internal leadership to guide staff, foster collaboration, and promote a culture of excellence, accountability, and inclusion.
o Represent the organization externally with credibility and professionalism, maintaining strong relationships with community partners, funders, and stakeholders.
Financial
o Monitors financial performance and ensures compliance with accounting standards, funder requirements, and internal controls.
o Reviews monthly bookkeeping for accuracy and resolves questions and problems prior to review by the Treasurer.
o Ensures the preparation of monthly reports for internal use and quarterly & annual reports for the Board; drafts the annual budget; prepares the annual spreadsheet with prior year’s data for the timely completion of the 990.
Fundraising and Development
o Provides leadership in fundraising strategy and execution.
o Oversees implementation of fundraising strategies, including events. In future, develop individual donors to grow our Sustainer Circle, building relationships.
o Directly responsible for grants and direct mail appeals.
o Provides vision and strategic thinking; builds relationships with donors and volunteers through recognition, including one-on-one and public thanks, conversations, and acknowledgements.
Communications
o Reviews and advises on the communications calendar; supports access to data, information, and resources to support production of press releases and social media.
Staff Management
o Supervises the Deputy Director and Chef/Kitchen Manager; support them in managing other staff, as well as operations, programs, and kitchen functions.
o Oversee recruitment, onboarding, annual reflections, and professional development of all staff.
o Maintain a workplace culture that emphasizes respect, equity, continuous improvement, and open communication.
o Participates in professional development and research to lead strategy across the organization.
Community & External Relations
o Represents the organization to the public and advocates for its mission.
o Takes the lead building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, serves as the point of contact for new relationships and negotiations, and, when appropriate, elevates staff to implement relationships once established.
Board of Directors Engagement
o Serve as the primary liaison between the staff and the Board of Directors.
o Partner with the Board to support effective governance, strategic direction, and organizational sustainability.
o Prepare timely and comprehensive reports, updates, and presentations to the Board.
o Support Board recruitment, onboarding, and development efforts.
o Staff the Board and Board committees as needed and ensure follow-through on Board decisions and initiatives.
HOURS, COMPENSATION, AND BENEFITS. The ED regularly works 40 hours/week and oversees a staff of 8 staff with 2 direct reports. The position is primarily onsite with one day/week possible after 2 months employment. Compensation includes health insurance (medical, dental, and vision). Benefits include paid vacation starting at 3 weeks/year; 10 days paid sick leave; 5 days paid dependent leave; and other benefits as described in the Staff Handbook. The starting salary range is 75K-85K with the exact amount to be determined by the Board of Directors. Exact compensation offered will be determined by the applicant’s skills, experience, and the specific responsibilities of the role and offers are typically not made at the maximum of the range.
HIRING POLICY. Meals on Wheels of Takoma Park/Silver Spring celebrates, supports, and thrives on diversity for the benefit of our staff, clients, and community. We welcome and encourage differences among our people and we are an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.