About us
Our goal is serious but the work can be fun and rewarding. Our goal is to nourish the hungry, one meal at a time, in a safe and sanitary environment with a desire to eradicate hunger in our community by consistently offering nutritious meals 365 days of the year.
Our work environment includes:
- Casual work attire
- Lively atmosphere
- Food provided
**Executive Director**
**Overview:**
El Caldito Soup Kitchen is a non-profit organization. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Director to lead our organization in a planned expansion with an eye towards continued growth and success. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with exceptional leadership skills, who is bi-lingual (English/Spanish) and who is capable of overseeing all aspects of our operations and driving organizational development initiatives. The candidate should have a BA, or equivalent, in Business, Finance, or Human Resources. Experience in the hospitality/food service industry is preferred but not required.
**Duties:**
- Oversee and coordinate a planned expansion to a new facility and develop plans to ensure a smooth transition.
- Develop and implement policies and strategic plans to advance the organization's mission and objectives
- Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness across all areas
- Lead and mentor a team of senior leaders, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation
- Manage a small paid staff promoting a culture of cooperation and professionalism
- Recruit and retain a large population of volunteers
- Manage budgets, financial performance, and resource allocation to support organizational goals. Prepare quarterly reports, and prepare and present the budget to the Board of Directors annually.
- Establish visible presence and cordial relationship with local, state and federal governmental agencies.
- Implement process improvements to enhance daily operational efficiency and effectiveness
- Develop and expand strong relationships in the community with peers, donors, industry associations, the media, and others.
- Create conditions for fundraising success building on current initiatives and identifying additional opportunities. This includes actively identifying grant opportunities
**Skills:**
- Capabilities for both telecommuting and managing on-site
- Bilinguality preferred (English/Spanish)
- Strong leadership abilities with a focus on senior leadership roles
- Build alignment across the organization
- Ability to work with a Board of Directors while also managing a small staff of paid employees and a large volunteer population
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to negotiate effectively
- Demonstrated expertise in operations management and process improvement
- Ability to drive development initiatives to support organizational growth
- Must have or must acquire necessary licensing
If you are a visionary leader with a passion for driving organizational success through strategic planning, operational excellence, and business development, we invite you to apply for the position of Executive Director. Join us in making a meaningful impact by serving our community and shaping the future of our organization.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Senior leadership: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Las Cruces, NM 88005 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Las Cruces, NM 88005: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Las Cruces, NM 88005