Executive Director

ORGANIZATION: Northwest Neighbors Network

JOB TITLE: Executive Director

REPORTS TO: NNN Board of Directors

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt, salaried, 40 hours/week

LOCATION: Hybrid; combination of work from home and community outreach in north King County and south Snohomish County

MISSION & BACKGROUND:

Northwest Neighbors Network creates neighborly connections, fosters engagement, and empowers seniors and adults with disabilities to thrive in the place they call home. We achieve this mission by providing a community of dedicated NNN volunteers who help with a wide range of neighborly tasks such as transportation and household chores. In addition, NNN offers a rich array of social connections and educational opportunities that support our neighbors’ desires to thrive in place. NNN envisions an intergenerational inclusive community where seniors live in the comfort of the place they call home, surrounded by a vibrant and caring network of neighbors, and where they feel a strong sense of belonging and contributing to their community.

NNN was incorporated as a 501(c)3 non-profit in 2017. NNN serves residents of north King County and south Snohomish County – including the communities of Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Edmonds, Woodway, Lynnwood, Brier and Mountlake Terrace. While operating as an independent nonprofit, NNN is an active member of the Village to Village Network, connecting hundreds of virtual villages across the country, mostly led by volunteers and members who provide services in small, localized areas where neighbors can help neighbors.

VALUES:

• Belonging. We embrace an environment where every voice is heard, every story is cherished, and everyone feels valued.
• Diversity and Inclusivity. We celebrate the rich mosaic of diverse backgrounds and beliefs in our community, and we support fostering a community where all members demonstrate a commitment to fairness and respect.
• Integrity. We follow through on our commitments, maintain confidentiality, and stay vigilant to make sure our conduct aligns with our core values.
• Interdependence. We believe each individual in our community has something to offer and we grow stronger together.
• Collaboration. We foster connections among individuals, community organizations and agencies in the cities we serve.
• Service. We are driven by our passion to give back to our communities, by making a positive impact locally, and by influencing society broadly.

JOB SUMMARY:

NNN is seeking its first Executive Director. The Executive Director will work with NNN’s dedicated Board of Directors and other volunteers to address the needs of seniors and adults with disabilities in north King County and south Snohomish County. The Executive Director is the primary management role, managing ongoing operations, directing community outreach, leading fundraising activities, and supervising staff.

With strategic direction from the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for all aspects of NNN’s operations and outreach program—its delivery, growth, and advancement. The Executive Director is also responsible for managing within the organization’s budget and overseeing revenue generation, including the membership program, grants, business partnerships, and donations.

The Director works as a part of a collaborative team with the Board of Directors, and engages the skills, expertise, experience and insights of a diverse group of volunteers and members to implement systems and practices that meet NNN’s mission and goals. Volunteer leadership is a key aspect of an “aging in place village”, where neighbors helping neighbors is the norm.

NNN will prioritize candidates who possess the following qualities:

• Proven ability to work collaboratively with boards, staff, and community partners to advance a mission
• Experience managing employees in a small nonprofit setting, including fostering professional growth
• Experience in nonprofit program development, management, and/or evaluation
• Enthusiasm for working alongside diverse volunteers
• Entrepreneurial mindset, including adaptability and creativity
• Passion for working with seniors and adults with disabilities
• Familiarity with and/or comfort in connecting with partners in north King County and south Snohomish County

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Staff Development & Supervision:

• Provide oversight and management of NNN staff, contractors, and key volunteer teams
• Supervise Volunteer Services Manager and other staff, as appropriate

Program & Operations:

• Provide overall program leadership, including assisting with delineation of roles among volunteer committees
• Help maintain operations infrastructure, including onboarding and managing technology
• Oversee communication efforts in all areas of the organization
• Regularly evaluate programs to ensure needs of community are being met
• Evaluate and improve processes for efficiency and effectiveness, using change management techniques for successful implementation

Partnerships & Community Engagement:

• Identify and cultivate community and business partnerships
• Direct communications activities to maintain engagement with members, volunteers, and others in the NNN community
• Serve as liaison with Village to Village network and other virtual villages
• Publicly advocate for NNN within the community

Fundraising

• Spearhead all fundraising efforts, in partnership with Board of Directors, to implement and increase individual giving, corporate giving, community engagement, and grant funding
• Implement processes and determine tools needed for donor management

Fiscal Management

• In partnership with Treasurer, develop annual budget
• Manage expenditures and revenue generation in line with annual Board-approved budget

PREFERRED APPLICANT CRITERIA:

• A passion for and experience working with older adults or vulnerable populations
• Commitment to anti-racism, eliminating bias, and assuring diversity and inclusion
• Nonprofit management experience
• Demonstrated success with fundraising
• Experience working collaboratively and closely with volunteers
• Demonstrated ability to manage operations within a budget

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED CRITERIA:

• Familiarity with social services landscape in King County and/or Snohomish County
• Experience with community outreach and developing connections
• Comfort with technology including Google docs, Google sheets, database management, and social media
• Strong communication skills (written, oral, public speaking)
• Experience with process improvement, including evaluation and use of change management techniques
• Demonstrated experience establishing challenging goals with successful outcomes

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

NNN is welcoming to individuals with physical and/or mental disabilities. The physical demands and essential functions described here are representative of those that must be met, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Hybrid work from home and frequent in-person meetings in north King County/south Snohomish County area
• Prolonged periods of working on a computer
• Must have a means of transport to be able to visit members and work at events

COMPENSATION:

Annual salary is $88,000 to $95,000 based on relevant experience. Benefits include two paid weeks of vacation per year; paid holidays; sick leave; medical, dental, and vision benefits.

TO APPLY:

NNN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants representing the diversity of our community are encouraged to apply.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to Careers@NorthwestNeighborsNetwork.org, with Executive Director in the subject line.

Application deadline is February 5, 2025. Interviews will be conducted during February and March. Anticipated start date is April 1.

ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:

Northwest Neighbors Network (NNN) is committed to an environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to participate in an atmosphere that promotes equal opportunities and prohibits discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, NNN expects that all relationships among persons in the organization will be free of bias, prejudice, discrimination, and harassment.

In order to keep this commitment, NNN maintains a strict policy of prohibiting unlawful harassment of any kind, including sexual harassment and harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sex, age, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local employment discrimination laws. This policy applies to all staff, volunteers, and members.