Executive Director
- Employer
- KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc.
- Location
- Grand Rapids, Minnesota
- Salary
- $110,000 - $150,000 per year + benefits
- Start date
- Jan 15, 2025
- Closing date
- Feb 14, 2025
Job Details
Executive Director Search
KOOTASCA Community Action seeks a mission-aligned, strategic, and compassionate leader for the role of Executive Director. This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic, mission-driven leader to shape the future of KOOTASCA and make a profound impact on the lives of individuals and families across the region.
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Job Summary
The Executive Director serves as the chief visionary and strategic leader of KOOTASCA Community Action, driving its mission of “Building Community to End Poverty” while meeting the diverse needs of the communities it serves. This role provides high-level oversight of programs, staff, budgets, and community partnerships to ensure impactful and sustainable service delivery. The Executive Director is responsible for fostering innovation, operational excellence, and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as funding requirements. Working in close collaboration with the Board of Directors, community stakeholders, and partner organizations, the Executive Director shapes and implements long-term strategies that empower low-income individuals and families, build community resilience, and drive systemic change.
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Compensation & Benefits
KOOTASCA Community Action offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to attract and retain exceptional leadership talent. While the starting salary will be determined prior to hiring, the range is $110,000 to $150,000 aligning with industry standards and regional benchmarks and will reflect the scope and importance of this role.
The Executive Director will have access to health, dental, and life insurance, ensuring essential coverage for themselves and their families. A retirement plan with employer contributions provides financial security for the future. Paid time off encourages work-life balance, and professional development opportunities support continuous learning and growth.
Beyond financial rewards, this role offers the opportunity to drive meaningful change in the lives of thousands of individuals and families. Working alongside a mission-driven team, the Executive Director will shape the future of KOOTASCA and contribute to the well-being of the communities it serves.
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To Apply:
Visit: www.kootasca.org/about/employment
Prepare: Resume and cover letter detailing your interest in the role and alignment with KOOTASCA’s mission.
Email: Submit application & supporting Documents to martac@kootasca.org with “Executive Director Application” in the subject line.
Company
KOOTASCA Community Action is a private 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving Itasca and Koochiching Counties in Northern Minnesota.
Founded by local citizens in 1965 to address the root causes and conditions of poverty in our community, KOOTASCA is led by the community it serves and empowers the poor to determine the needs and solutions for our communities.
Through comprehensive crisis support, anti-poverty services, and partner referral we help people to help themselves make meaningful change in their lives and journey out of poverty. Knowing that effective advocacy and change are developed within the community our mission, “Building Community to End Poverty,” is a collaborative effort with our community to change attitudes and mindsets about poverty, to change the systems that affect people in poverty, and to engage all community members in creating a community that provides opportunities for everyone.
- Website
- https://www.kootasca.org/
- Telephone
- 2189990807
- Location
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822 NE 5th Ave
Grand Rapids
MN
55744
United States
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