Summary

The ideal candidate for this position has experience working in various areas of a non-profit organization and is a resourceful self-starter, is very task oriented, extremely well organized, an excellent communicator, problem solver and utilizes work time efficiently. In this integral role, you will be responsible for facilitating various aspects of our organization’s administrative operations and contributing to our mission of community engagement and service.

Description

General Description

After 57 years of service to this country, Lowry Air Force Base closed in 1994. As the base was redeveloped as a mixed-use community, The Lowry Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation, was founded in 1998 to enhance the quality of life and public spaces in Lowry. The Foundation’s projects have included, among other things, celebrations of Lowry’s past, maintaining Lowry’s public art, a community grant program, a Speaker and Concert Series and the preservation of the historic Eisenhower Chapel. The Executive Director reports directly to the Lowry Foundation Board of Directors. Hours beyond the normal workweek (including evenings and weekends) are sometimes required. Primary job location is the Eisenhower Chapel, located at 293 Roslyn Street, Denver, in the Lowry Town Center.

Position Summary

The Lowry Foundation is seeking a motivated and dynamic individual to join our team as the Foundation Executive Director. The ideal candidate for this position has experience working in various areas of a non-profit organization and is a resourceful self-starter, is very task oriented, extremely well organized, an excellent communicator, problem solver and utilizes work time efficiently. In this integral role, you will be responsible for facilitating various aspects of our organization’s administrative operations and contributing to our mission of community engagement and service. The Executive Director will collaborate closely with the board of directors, oversee administrative tasks, events and coordination of the historic Eisenhower Chapel to assist in fulfilling the organization’s mission to preserve the legacy and spirit of Lowry.

Key Responsibilities

The full-time Executive Director will serve as a Foundation staff member with a wide variety of leadership and administrative duties including office management, public relations and marketing, event planning and execution, fundraising, volunteer management and community engagement. This position will require seamless coordination with the volunteer board to assist in day-to-day activities where needed.

Duties will include but not be limited to the following:

· Serving as the face and ambassador of the Foundation in the community which may include coordinating, leading, and attending meetings and functions (including some evenings and weekends) as needed.

· Working with the Board’s Chair and Directors to provide development support which may include an Annual Fund campaign, enlisting individual and corporate sponsors and grant writing.

· Providing comprehensive office coordination and administrative support to the board, handling correspondence, maintaining digital platforms and database, managing finances, coordinating calendars and ensuring adherence to legal and nonprofit standards. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are required.

· Working with the Board of Directors to execute the mission, vision and strategy of the organization.

· Managing a part-time Chapel Coordinator employee and overseeing use of the Eisenhower Chapel including marketing as an event venue, contracting with renters, and keeping the facility in good repair.

· Serving as an ex-officio non-voting member and provide administrative support to The Lowry Foundation Board of Directors

· Assisting the board Treasurer, finance committee, and contract accountant in managing the foundation’s budget and financial activities, including tracking expenses and accounts payable operations.

· Overseeing events, which may include but not be limited to a Speaker Series program and one annual major fundraising event or series of events to meet fundraising goals, including recruiting and managing volunteers,
marketing, and evaluation.

· Other duties as necessary or assigned.

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate must demonstrate a willingness to commit to the hard work needed to maintain the Foundation and its programs. Previous nonprofit experience is strongly desired.

· A congenial and energetic personality and extensive relationship management skills; ability to interact professionally and diplomatically with board members, business leaders, community leaders, various Lowry HOA’s, donors and Lowry residents to maintain collaborations and networks.

· Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise good judgment.

· Experience with nonprofit financial statements, bookkeeping and budgets.

· Experience with marketing, advertising and public relations.

· Demonstrated ability to use social media effectively to market events and the Chapel as a venue.

· Outstanding planning, organizational, and project management skills.

· Demonstrated ability to motivate and work closely with diverse teams of people to accomplish goals.

· Some progressively responsible experience in a management/leadership capacity or the equivalent.

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with requisite qualifications.

· Computer proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Office 365 suite of programs and social media platforms required. Experience with email marketing, Adobe Creative Cloud, WordPress, preferred. Experience with donor management CRM software necessary. Experience working with QuickBooks and knowledge of bookkeeping best practices is required.

· Residency in or near Lowry or a connection to Lowry is desired, but not required. Ability to start work on or before September 15, 2024 is highly desirable

Hours and Salary

40 hours per week. Hours beyond the normal workweek (including some evenings and weekends) are sometimes required. Compensation range: $65,000 – $80,000.