Job Summary: The Job Foundation Executive Director is the key management leader of The Job Foundation. 
The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs, fundraising, and strategic plan of the 
organization. Other key duties include staff management, marketing, and community outreach. The position reports directly 
to the Board of Directors.

About The Job Foundation: The Job Foundation is a Savings-Linked Conditional Cash Transfer program that provides a 
long-term investment in Waterloo youth growing up in low-income households by equipping them with the knowledge, 
assets, and mentors to become financially independent adults.

Position Type: Full-Time; Salaried exempt. 

Salary: Expected salary range $75,000 - $82,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities:
• Board Governance: Works with Board of Directors to fulfill the organization mission.
• Financial Performance and Viability: Develops resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of the organization.
• Organization Mission and Strategy: Works with Board and Staff to ensure that the mission is fulfilled through 
programs, strategic planning and community outreach.
• Organization Operations: Oversees and implements the use of programs, staff and volunteer resources, and finances to 
ensure the success of the organizational efforts in the achievement of the organization’s goals; manages people, 
programs, money, and other resources to achieve the success of TJF.

Other Responsibilities:
• Implements strategic plan.
• Reports to and collaborates with Board of Directors regarding policy decisions and fundraising, and to increase the
visibility of the organization.
• Serves as The Job Foundation’s primary spokesperson to the organization’s constituents, the media, and the general 
public.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with various organizations to enhance The Job Foundation’s mission.
• Plans and implements the annual budget.
• Establishes employment and administrative policies and procedures.
• Participates in board meetings and works with committees as appropriate.
• Oversees marketing and other communications efforts.
• Oversees program development and partnerships with volunteers. 
• Reviews and approves contracts for services.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Board of Directors​

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Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher required. 
• Supervisory experience required.
• Five or more years of nonprofit senior management experience preferred.
• Budget preparation, implementation, analysis, decision making, and reporting required.
• Planning, delegating, and program development skills required.
• Knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor relations unique to nonprofit sector required.
• Strong public speaking ability required. 
• Some evening and weekend work required.
• Successful completion of a background check. 

To apply for this position: Email a resume with cover letter to: TJFSearch2025@gmail.com

Application Deadline: December 7, 2025