Ronald McDonald House of Charlottesville
Job Description
Introduction
The mission of the Ronald McDonald House® of Charlottesville is to provide low-cost
lodging for pediatric patients and/or their families while the child is receiving intensive
medical treatment at the University of Virginia Children’s Hospital. The House offers an
affordable, calm, comfortable haven– a home-away-from-home– for exhausted parents
who are already stressed by the illness of their child. It is a place where families can
relax, eat together, and find support from parents who are in similar situations.
The House has bedrooms for 18 different families, and provides a communal kitchen with
equipment, play room, game room, computer with internet connection, two living rooms,
and a laundry room and supplies. In 2008, 910 families stayed at the House for periods
ranging from one day to many months. The House is owned and operated by the local
chapter of Ronald McDonald House Charities® and is administered by an independent
staff and a Board of Directors that is comprised of members of the local community,
business and civic leaders as well as parents and volunteers.
Position Title
Executive Director reporting to Executive Committee of the RMHC Board of Directors
Summary
The Executive Director’s primary responsibility, based on policies approved by the
RMHC Board, is for the overall leadership, direction and supervision of the
organization’s affairs, associates, programs, activities and strategic planning. In
partnership with the community and the University of Virginia Children’s Hospital, the
Executive Director implements the overall policies and procedures set by the RMHC
Board of Directors for operations and coordinates public relations. The Executive
Director is also responsible for implementation and execution of the fundraising and
budgetary policies set by the Board of Directors. The Executive Director is accountable
to the Board of Directors for stewardship of the organization’s mission statement and the
integrity of its goals.
Primary Skills/Qualifications
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with the Board of Directors to develop and
implement a shared vision for the future of the organization, build understanding around
the current mission and assist the Board in developing appropriate goals and strategies to
advance the mission of the organization.
• Demonstrated 5+ years leadership, administrative/management experience with a clear
understanding of the organizational aspects of a non-profit organization.
• Demonstrated ability to develop an annual budget, have a working knowledge of and
ability to monitor financial statements and a comprehensive understanding of the
organization’s investment portfolio.
• Experience in the initiation, direction and coordination of fundraising activities, donor
solicitations and stewardship.
• Established technical skills in appropriate software programs and information systems
• Compassionate and optimistic leader with strong presentation and communication
skills, with the ability to represent RMHC to internal and external audiences, and with the
ability to inspire and motivate others
• Confident, tactful and thoughtful decision maker, comfortable in relating to and
working with diverse groups of people
Education
Bachelors Degree required.
Job Responsibilities include:
o Management and Operations
o Fundraising
o Board, Committees, Internal and External Stewardship
o Program Services
Salary
Salary will be competitive and commensurate with the qualifications of the successful
candidate.
Interested candidates please provide a cover letter of interest, current resume, and
salary expectations to: rmhc.cville@gmail.com
Deadline to apply: February 1, 2010.
Detailed Job Responsibilities
Management and Operations:
• Responsible for creating and maintaining the overall management systems to ensure the
efficiency of the operation
• Responsible for budget design and monitoring of operating expense statistics, donation
and room revenue analysis and projections, communications with the Board Treasurer.
• Responsible for fiscal management and supervision. Implementation and supervision
of:
- Donation income records and procedures
- All accounts payable including room payment revenue
- Accounting procedures and production of financial statements
• Responsible for operating policy and procedure design, implementation, ongoing
supervision and evaluation.
• Responsible for writing and updating a comprehensive Personnel Policy and Procedure
Manual, and a Standard Operating Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Responsible for implementation, utilization, quality control and supervision of
computerized information management systems.
• Responsible for supervision, training, evaluation and scheduling of all associates of
local Chapter and/or House.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy workplace including the implementation
and supervision of an associate illness and injury prevention program.
• Responsible for administration of associate health insurance plan and benefits.
• Administer vacation and sick leave and payroll for all associates.
• Researches and obtains a comprehensive insurance policy covering the building and
contents. Obtains comprehensive liability coverage for Directors, Officers and guests.
Ensures that appropriate coverage is carried at all special events.
Board & Committees:
• Represents Ronald McDonald House Charities to various audiences in a professional
manner consistent with image and mission of this organization.
• Serves as ex-officio member of the board, attends and contributes to meetings of the
Board of Directors and committee meetings to report on program-related issues and
service statistics.
• Executes policies determined by the Board.
• Provides a monthly written CEO Report for inclusion in the corporate records.
• Oversight of fundraising including research, grant compliance documentation, working
with outside organizations or individuals that raise funds on behalf of House, providing
support for all Board fundraising events.
• Ensures compliance with McDonald’s License Agreement for operation of RMHC
Chapter, Ronald McDonald House and /or other RMHC-related programs. Manages
delivery of consistent messages and proper usage of RMHC/RMH trademarks.
• Responsible for community relations, including liaison with and coordination of
medical facilities, public functions, City/County/State/National agencies. The primary
spokesperson responsible for public/media relations.
• Responsible for official Ronald McDonald House Charities program business.
Maintains relationships with local McDonald’s owner/operators, Co-Op, regional office
and country staff. Maintains communications with McDonald’s Corporation and Ronald
McDonald House Charities Global Office.
Program Services:
• Serves as a central spokesperson for the Ronald McDonald House Charities.
• Supervises all programs undertaken by the RMHC Chapter. Serves as liaison to Board
and Board committees with respect to each of these programs.
• Institutes and supervises quality control systems. Supervises maintenance of facility
conditions, engagement of independent contractors for repairs and other projects, troubleshoots emergencies.