Job Overview

Friendship House is a small, but growing Christian non-profit in the community of Roanoke, Virginia. It seeks to provide ministries of mercy/empowerment and gospel proclamation while connecting its neighbors to the local church.

The Executive Director will have responsibilities that include managing/shepherding the staff & interns, developing and nurturing relationships with gospel-preaching churches, upholding the Statement of Faith, overseeing the budget, and casting a strategic vision alongside the Board of Directors.

The Executive Director will

• Walk in relationship with and care for families in programs while encouraging and guiding staff, interns and volunteers with respect and care in a Christ-like way and in accordance with the Statement of Faith
• Uphold the Statement of Faith with vigilance
• Communicate the Statement of Faith and mission statement with clarity
• Be prepared to teach & pray biblically with participants, staff and volunteers and offer spiritual counsel when appropriate
• Coordinate with staff, volunteers and participants each day to maintain the facility and property as a safe, orderly, clean and attractive environment
• Maintain office duties (such as keeping office hours, answering phones when in office, etc.)

Job Description

The Executive Director is expected to shepherd the organization and provide direction in 3 primary areas: Program Development, Church and Community Development, and Administration.

Program Development

• Oversee the operation, staffing and volunteers of current programs, including

  • Talitha Koum After-School Program

    • Volunteers, tutoring, Bible instruction, extra-curricular activities, etc.

  • MercyWorks Program

    • Food pantry, Blessing Shop, Furniture ministry

  • Restoring Hope

    • Link2Hope, Faith & Finances, Jobs for Life, Helping Without Hurting, etc.

  • Good Neighbor Program

    • Refugee houses, English Club, Good Neighbor Teams, Tutoring, etc.

  • Seasonal Programs

    • Backpack program, Christmas gifts, Holiday food boxes, etc.

  • Internships

    • Academic and Ministry Internships

• Evaluate the effectiveness of current programs and periodically consider the development of new programs that fit within Friendship House's mission statement and staffing capacity

• Work with staff to establish and maintain regular volunteer recruitment, training and enrichment

Church & Community Development

• Church Development

  • Establish & nurture relationships with local churches by speaking to classes, small groups, & congregational events, meeting with pastors & leadership, scheduling tours of Friendship House, etc. This has the aim to:

    • Promote the mission of Friendship House

    • Communicate needs and opportunities for service at Friendship House

    • Recruit volunteers, donors, and future board members

    • Develop opportunities to equip and train local churches to effectively serve their community

• Community Development

  • Establish & maintain healthy relationships with like-minded Christian organizations, with an aim for

    • Fundraising

    • Collaboration

    • Education

    • Providing better care for families

Administration

• Supervise and evaluate staff

• Oversee and delegate the care and maintenance of Friendship House buildings, vehicles, equipment and property

• Conduct regular staff meetings (operational and prayer) for direction, solidarity and communication

• Attend each board meeting and work in partnership with the Board of Directors, and particularly the officers within the board. Provide regular reports to the board.

• Work with the board to cast a vision and long-term goals

• Work with the board to establish and oversee policy and procedure, and then work with staff and volunteers to make sure they are carried out effectively

• Communicate regularly with the public through means such as the newsletter, mailouts, social media, website, press releases, etc.

• Work with the bookkeeper and treasurer to maintain finances and financial records

• Ensure payroll and expenses are completed on time

• With the board's guidance and assistance, plan and conduct specific fundraising efforts, such as annual appeals, signature events, and capital campaigns

• Ensure that the organization as a whole is operating within local/state/federal laws and regulations