Foster City Village is seeking a part-time Executive Director (approximately 12 hours per week) to lead its mission of helping older adults successfully age in their homes and remain connected to the community. This nonprofit organization is supported by an active Board of Directors and dedicated volunteers who help plan and lead a diverse menu of programs and services for members. With the support of a Member Services/Administrative staff member and a Development/Grant Writer, the Executive Director will focus on member recruitment, expanding current and future programs, strengthening relationships with community partners and stakeholders, and overseeing financial management and grants and fundraising efforts. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will serve as a key liaison, collaborating with the Board to implement policies and carry out strategic priorities.

About Foster City Village:

Foster City Village is the first Village established on the Bay Area Peninsula, inspired by Beacon Hill Village, which was founded in Boston in 2001 by older neighbors committed to aging in place while remaining active and connected in their community. The Village model has since grown rapidly across the United States and in Australia. In mid-2011, Board Member Patricia Player Maxwell championed bringing this concept to Foster City, joined by a dedicated group of early community leaders. With strong early and ongoing support from the Rotary Club of Foster City and Lee Michelson, CEO of Sequoia Healthcare District, Foster City Village incorporated in February 2012 and officially opened on February 14, 2013, creating a local network of programs, services, and volunteer support to help seniors successfully age in their homes.

Responsibilities

The ED will be responsible for coordinating and supporting various committee chairs and other volunteers who develop and implement many of the core operations/offerings of the Village. The ED will be responsible for overseeing a fundraising plan to raise sufficient contributed income to support current and future programs and operations. The successful ED will develop deep knowledge of the volunteers, programs, operations, and strategic plan and be thoroughly committed to the Foster City Village’s mission which includes the following:

Do assessment of Foster City Senior residents key groups who can use these services to age in place, then target these for outreach for members and volunteers, in partnership with the Board of Directors and volunteers.
Initiate and oversee program development with volunteers utilizing input from members and other community individuals so that what is offered is what is of interest and presented in a way that is preferred by members.
Develop budget guidelines and notes in collaboration with the Board of Directors, as well as ensure accuracy and timeliness of the financial accounting and reporting.
Partner with Grants/Development staff to secure financial support from individuals, foundations and corporations. Oversee organization fundraising events.
Act as spokesperson responsible for public relations and liaise with existing and potential community partners.
Maintain culture where all that we do reflects Foster City Villages’ mission, vision and values.