Executive Director
Executive Director Position Overview
The Executive Director position at the Mediation and Conflict Resolution Center (MCRC) is seeking a collaborative, community-centered, and hands-on leader to guide MCRC's future. The role involves strategic, operational, financial, programmatic, and relational leadership, and requires balancing long-term vision with day-to-day management.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure organizational decisions support MCRC’s mission, accountability, and long-term sustainability.
Strengthen organizational policies, procedures, systems, records, technology, and risk-management practices.
Partner with the Board to develop and implement short- and long-term strategic goals.
Support Board committees and provide timely financial, operational, program, and risk information.
Increase and diversify revenue through grants, contracts, donations, fundraising, earned income, and partnerships.
Develop and manage the annual budget with the Board of Directors and provide accurate financial reports.
Oversee financial controls, audits, payroll coordination, contracts, insurance, and required filings.
Manage grant development, compliance, reporting, and donor and supporter stewardship.
Lead MCRC’s daily operations, programs, services, and organizational priorities.
Supervise and develop staff, establish clear expectations, and promote accountability.
Oversee the cultivation and management of the volunteer base.
Maintain appropriate organizational records, contracts, insurance requirements, and administrative systems to support continuity, compliance, and sound operations.
Represent MCRC at community meetings, events, and public forums.
Maintain and build relationships with schools, courts, government agencies, nonprofits, businesses, funders, and community partners.
Support program development, evaluation, accessibility, and compliance with grant and contract requirements.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in management, nonprofit management, business or public administration, social sciences, or a related field; or equivalent in experience.
5-7 years of progressively responsible nonprofit management experience and fundraising experience.
Demonstrated leadership experience of a nonprofit, community-based, government, or related organization.
Experience recruiting, training, and engaging volunteers.
Demonstrated experience and record of success with grant writing, grant management, fundraising, donor relations, and revenue development.
Experience developing budgets, overseeing fiscal operations, and reporting financial information to a Board or governing body.
Experience strengthening organizational systems, policies, procedures, records, technology, and administrative practices.
Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, organizational, and facilitation skills.
Ability to build relationships across diverse communities and institutions.
Experience working with volunteers and volunteers-based organizations.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in mediation, restorative practices, and/or conflict resolution services.
Howard County residency or established ties to Howard County and its community partners.