Job Description

 

Join Our Dynamic Team: Lead Our Mission to New Heights!

Are you passionate about contributing to the greater good within a nonprofit environment? Rock Island County Council on Addiction (RICCA) is actively searching for a dedicated professional to lead its organization as the Executive Director.

Why RICCA?
Since 1960, RICCA has provided substance abuse disorder, prevention, and behavioral health services to the Quad City area, surrounding counties, the state of Illinois and beyond. At RICCA, we offer more than just a job; we provide a platform for you to make a meaningful difference. Come lead a team driven by purpose, where your skills and passion converge to create positive change in the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive a culture of excellence: Lead day-to-day operations and decision-making processes of the organization by managing personnel and upholding policies regarding hiring, training, performance reviews and conflict resolution.
• Ensure a strategic and sustainable financial approach: Oversee fiscal management by developing and managing program/organizational budgets, addressing campus infrastructure needs and costs and directing the preparation for annual financial and state audits.
• Spearhead fundraising and community outreach: Initiate and oversee community fundraising efforts, seek out and complete grant applications, represent the organization at community events and cultivate collaborative relationships within the community.
• Be a driving force in advancing our mission: Collaborate with program managers to develop and oversee program implementation that adapts to evolving community needs.
• Foster a unified vision: Facilitate engaging and productive Board Meetings, actively contributing to the creation of policies, programs, and the strategic direction of the organization.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s degree preferred) in related field
• 5+ years of leadership experience in managing an organization (non-profit preferred)
• Previous experience with addiction or substance abuse programming is a plus

RICCA is looking for a dynamic leader who is committed to making a positive impact in the community. If this sounds like you, apply today!

Rock Island County Council on Addiction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and a large supporter of affirmative action. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is unwavering. All applicants are considered for actual employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any leadership experience within the addiction or substance abuse sector?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• non-profit leadership: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Rock Island, IL (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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