Managing Director

Working with the Executive Director/CEO, the Managing Director is responsible for the day-to-day management of Trousdale School. The Managing Director leads our core staff team to advance Trousdale School’s mission, vision, and strategic plan. They will provide top-level leadership for overseeing administration, communications, human resources, operations, facilities, and programs, working closely with each area leader. As a member of the leadership team, the Managing Director will be involved in a range of high-level organizational activities, both internal and external.   

Primary Duties 
Communications and Marketing 
• Build awareness of the organization through outreach to constituents and the entire community.
• Plan and manage routine external communications work.
• Plan and manage routine internal communications oversight, as needed.
• Build strong positive relationships with donors and potential donors, partner organizations, government officials and policymakers, and key volunteers.
• Seek, consider, and move forward with opportunities in print, digital, social, and other media.
• Grow the volunteer base to assist in fundraising efforts and programmatic support.
• With the Executive Director/CEO, manage marketing opportunities and the organization’s brand, and advise on public-facing marketing efforts.

Administration
• Ensure smooth daily operations, staffing, and volunteer coverage.
• Work with our staff to manage facilities and ensure an ever-improving student experience on the campus.
• Step in to support students where needed. 
• Provide administrative input for project management for grant-funded and other specific projects, as requested.
• Focus on executing our Strategic Plan each day, working towards good, thoughtful progress over the course of each year… then begin planning again.
• Lead staffing efforts including hiring, training, and orientation.
• Actively participate in compliance efforts in support of accreditation (every four years) and our licensure (annual)
• Required to attend all school special events.
Other duties as assigned. 

Job Requirements 
• Passion for our mission to support our students in their quest toward increased independence.
• Minimum of seven years in a nonprofit or for-profit leadership position with demonstrated success in leadership and general management.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience working with a vulnerable population or similar facility preferred but not required.
• Must accept responsibility and work with minimal direction and supervision.
• Demonstrated ability in public speaking, precise and effective written and oral communication, and effective group skills.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record and history.
• Pre-employment background checks.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid.
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, as needed.

Physical Demands and Work Environment 
The physical and work environmental demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Much of our work takes place indoors in the school setting, but plenty of activities occur in various environments around our community. The person in this role must be able to lead, participate in, and enjoy those activities with reasonable accommodation. 

Nondiscrimination Policy 
Trousdale School believes equal opportunity is important for our organization's continued success. In accordance with state, federal, and local laws, Trousdale School intends to comply with all laws that preclude discrimination because of race, disability, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, and any other protected classification.  This policy applies to all activities of Trousdale School, including but not limited to employment, selection of volunteers, purchasing and selecting vendors or consultants. Trousdale School defines discrimination as the denial of services, employment, or volunteer opportunities to any class of individuals in a manner that negatively restricts opportunities to that class of individuals. 

To Apply 
Email cover letter and resume to info@trousdaleschool.org with subject line “Managing Director.” Please use a PDF or word document and save your file in format: LastName-FirstName.pdf.