Executive Director

About the role

The Executive Director will lead and manage the Happiness Foundation and its engagement with non-profit organizations, involvement of Volunteer Consultants, and relations with donors, partners, and media.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the day-to-day management of the Foundation, including project and volunteer identification, engagement, and evaluation.
• Work with the Board of Directors to optimize project selection criteria, categories, and engagement process.
• Manage media relations and PR to attract donations and volunteer/project applications.
• Collaborate with Engagement Director to short-list projects and present candidates to the Board of Directors for approval.
• Approve Engagement Agreements with Volunteer Consultants and Non-Profit Projects.
• Collaborate with Recruitment Director to initiate and participate in project kick-off meetings between Non-Profit Projects and Volunteer Consultants.
• Maintain comprehensive records of the process used and learnings gained through each Volunteer Consultant and Non-Profit Project partnership for future use.
• Aid in special projects established by the Board of Directors where needed, including the development of a handbook.
• Attend and participate in Board Meetings.

Requirements

• College education or equivalent.
• Five or more years' experience in project management and/or management consulting.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and flexibility with diverse personalities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality is essential.
• Must be well versed in Microsoft Office and project management tools.
• Fluency in the English language is essential.
• Knowledge of one or more foreign languages is a plus.
• Ability to set priorities and work under pressure.