Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Executive Director (ED) is responsible for implementation and administration of overall programs as established by the Board of Directors of the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG). The ED is responsible for planning and administering a management system which supports the delivery of service to clients in accordance with the mission and purpose of the NCPG. Such planning and administration are conducted in a manner that produces optimum results in relation to the resources of the organization, and under direction of the Board. The primary contact with the Board of Directors may be the Board President and/or members of the Executive Committee.

INTERNAL ADMINISTRATION: All staff supervision, with closer daily contact with key management staff and personnel providing support to the Executive Director.

EXTERNAL ADMINISTRATION: Initiating and/or overseeing the development of NCPG’s relationship and partnerships with community-based organizations and coalitions; funding sources; federal, state and local governmental units and other organizations in similar fields of service; consultants and others.

POSITION DUTIES:

Administration

• Formulates and recommends policies and procedures to the Board for effective and economical operations.
• Ensures the appropriate steps for implementation of policies are adopted by the Board through the formulation and use of guidelines and procedures that conform to State and Federal Law.
• Serves as the primary administrator responsible for public accountability of the organization and reporting to various bodies including funding and regulatory agencies.
• Serves as the primary administrator responsible for oversight and maintenance of agency facilities to include furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
• Primarily responsible for ensuring the agency follows all legal internal and external obligations. Reports to the Board immediately any concerns of a legal nature.

Financial Management

• Responsible for the development and implementation of an annual business plan related to physical, financial, human resources development and is accountable for control of these resources once approved by the Board of Directors.
• Directs all financial operations of the organization including establishing fee structures and negotiating contracts.
• Provides the overall direction for fundraising and participation in community events.

Human Resources

• Provides the overall direction and management support for the personnel function of the organization including active participation in and/or approval of all personnel matters.
• Provides leadership and direction to employees of the organization.
• Evaluates the performance of employees at a minimum of once in a twelve-month period and more often if desired.

Program Development

• Directs the development of new program areas for expansion or enhancement of core and ancillary services.
• Evaluates or directs the evaluation of services being provided in relation to specified goals and service standards and recommends modifications where appropriate.

Public Relations

• Interprets and communicates the function of the organization to the community through direct or indirect involvement and through public relations programs, including personal contact, literature, and various forms of media.
• Attends and helps to coordinate appropriate national and state meetings related to problem gambling.
• Initiates and responds to inquiries and delegates other staff to respond, as needed.
• Must be willing to travel for speaking engagements and educational conferences.

Board Relations

• Maintains open lines of communication with Board members and other committees.
• Develops and implements an organizational orientation and training program for Board and other committee members.

Community Relations & Networking

• Establishes and maintains appropriate relations with other professional and social service groups in the community. Serves and/or designates staff to serve on appropriate community committees and groups.
• Monitors and interprets trends in the field of service by maintaining involvement in the professional field.
• Strives to maintain highly effective client relations under all programs.
• Attends meetings, serves on committees and participates in networking events as key representative of the Nevada Council.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:

Education & Training: Undergraduate degree in business, human resources, psychology, social services, or related field preferred. Commensurate experience in lieu of a degree will be considered. Problem gambling-specific training strongly preferred. Knowledge and/or experience in the gambling/gaming industry. Commensurate training in a closely related field will be considered.

Experience: At least three (3) years of management experience; at least three (3) years public speaking experience; experience advocating or representing before governmental agencies or governing agencies strongly preferred; if in recovery from a gambling or substance use disorder, a minimum of five (5) years demonstrated absence of gambling and substance-related harms.

Knowledge & Skills: Knowledge of problem gambling and past participation in problem gambling-specific training strongly preferred. Knowledge of the gambling/gaming industry. Experience in directing and managing employees and pro-active utilization of management techniques. Experience in public relations, public speaking in groups of 25 or larger. Experience in interviewing with various public media outlets strongly preferred. Experience with fund raising for a non-profit. Knowledge of program development, curriculum development and related fields of expertise including network development. Strong general writing and communications skills.

Performance Evaluation: By the Executive Committee of the Nevada Council. Performance Evaluations will be given upon completion of ninety (90) days, six (6) months and at the one (1) year of service. Performance Evaluations will be given at least annually thereafter. However, an evaluation may be performed at any time at the discretion of the Executive Committee.

The Executive Director for the NCPG will understand that the Executive Committee may, from time to time, establish rules, regulations, policies and/or disciplinary procedures, some of which may be reduced to writing. In consideration of employment, the Executive Director agrees to conform to all applicable rules, regulations, policies and/or disciplinary procedures of the NCPG. The Executive Director will understand that those rules, regulations, policies and/or disciplinary procedures are not intended by the organization to create an obligation of continued employment.

Benefits:

• Simple IRA with 3% annual match
• QSEHRA (Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement)
• Vacation and Sick Pay
• Holiday Pay