Cherry Street Mission

With the President & CEO, conjunctively plays an integral role in the strategic direction, goal-setting and performance management of Cherry Street Mission Ministries.  Is a proactive member of the Senior staff.  Is directly responsible for assigned areas; significantly contributes to deliberations relative to system-wide strategic direction and other matters. Reports to President and CEO.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

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Extensive knowledge in the not for profit, social services arena.

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Demonstrated five years or more of progressive leadership responsibility and experience.

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A high degree of professional executive knowledge, both practical and theoretical, to ensure the development and maintenance of viable and effective ministries that meets mission.

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A high level of strategic and analytical ability necessary to provide the executive leadership in addressing opportunities and challenges.

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A high level of interpersonal skills in order to interact effectively and to make effective presentations before groups.  Ability to understand and have a “sense of the appropriate” in difficult situations.

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Proven track record of meeting or exceeding metric targets including lean management initiatives.

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Demonstrated ability to collaborate within a team, providing the necessary environment for interpersonal growth and advancement of others within the organization

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

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A leader who has the ability to articulate and personally exemplify the Biblical and spiritual mission and vision of Cherry Street Mission Ministries.

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A team player, desirous of enhancing the senior, executive and management teams and contributing to the overall decision-making process; high energy, self-starter with a strong work ethic who accepts delegation enthusiastically.  This is a leader who is results oriented; is eager to problem solve and get things done.

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An executive who is challenged by the opportunity to provide strong, effective management within Cherry Street Mission Ministries.  An executive who is proactive and anticipatory, rather than reactive.  This is a person who is capable of making tough decisions when necessary.

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An executive who possesses a sense of the appropriate; is able to relate effectively with all constituencies and who inspires confidence and has strong credibility.

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A broad, creative thinker capable of translating vision into priorities and provide the operational detail necessary for reasoned decision-making.

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An excellent communicator – skilled writer and speaker capable of communicating, when necessary, on behalf of the organization to internal and external audiences.  This leader is a good listener.

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An executive with excellent motivational skills whose style emphasized collegiality, teamwork and collaboration.  The executive has well-developed interpersonal skills and effectively facilitates change.

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A values driven individual with impeccable integrity, a “good neighbor” manner and a family orientation.

WORKING CONDITIONS

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Works in a normal office environment with no adverse exposure to noise, dust and the like.  Work requires travel to Cherry Street Mission Ministries facilities.