Missouri Council on Aging Executive die
Executive Director
MCoA holds an important role in helping to ensure that Missouri is a place for all to age well. A visionary leader is sought to build the partnerships, community voices, and engagement strategies necessary to expand this role. An exciting and dynamic coalition of leaders has been forming with an expressed willingness to press the needed innovation forward and work together for positive change.Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) will lead the strategic and operational functions of the Missouri Council on Aging (MCoA). Responsibilities include overseeing staff, managing programs, and driving mission-focused initiatives. The ED will work to advance the priorities of Missouri’s older adult and disability networks and be committed to furthering MCoA’s vision statewide. This full-time, exempt position requires statewide travel and offers a flexible schedule.
Location: 100% remote (Missouri residency required)
Salary: Competitive
Supervises: Advocacy Manager and Director, Community Education for Senior Levy Funds
Key Responsibilities. Performed in conjunction with the MCoA Board of Directors and Related Committees
Board of Directors and Administration
- Board Development: Cultivate a robust, engaged Board of Directors; serve as an ex-officio member on all committees (Executive, Finance, Program/Policy, Resource Development, Membership/Sustainability); foster strategic involvement at both state and local levels.
- Strategic Planning: Drive the organization’s strategic plan, presenting progress and insights to the board regularly.
- Board Communication: Ensure open, transparent, and proactive communication with board members through timely updates and reports.
- Legal Compliance: Guarantee MCoA’s adherence to legal and regulatory standards, particularly in financial reporting.
- Board Engagement: Foster active board participation through training, feedback collection, and encouragement of committee involvement.
- Board Effectiveness: Collaborate with board members to assess effectiveness and identify improvement areas.
- Membership and Funding Strategy: Implement a membership strategy with three tiers: membership, shared services agreements, and sponsorships, diversifying MCoA’s revenue sources.
- Staff Leadership: Lead, coach, and retain committed MCoA staff and volunteers, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Operational Excellence: Establish systems to track and evaluate initiatives, measure progress, and align programming with MCoA goals.
- Financial Stewardship: Oversee financial stability in collaboration with MCoA’s finance contractors, ensuring accurate billing, payroll, and monthly reconciliation. Report forecasts and financial health to the board.
- Contract Management: Negotiate contracts with external vendors to enhance operational efficiency and support MCoA’s mission.
- Fundraising Development: Design and implement a strategy to secure funding for annual budgets, operational expansion, and program support.
- Communications Strategy: Partner with a Communications Strategist to ensure effective outreach, including social media, and oversee brand consistency and messaging.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Leverage external relationships to create new partnerships and opportunities for MCoA and its members.
- Messaging and Advocacy: Develop branding and key messaging for ambassadors, ensuring alignment on aging and disability matters in Missouri.
- Reports and Documentation: Prepare reports and maintain ongoing communication with partners, funders, legislators, and MCoA members.
- Advocacy Support: Produce accurate, relevant educational materials to support MCoA’s advocacy goals.
- Policy Research: Stay informed on emerging research and issues impacting MCoA’s work and the aging population.
- Expert Relationships: Build connections with state and national experts, attend conferences (as funding permits), and promote MCoA as a policy leader.
- Policy Agenda: Facilitate an annual policy agenda through a participatory approach with stakeholders.
- Legislative Engagement: Act as an advocate for MCoA’s mission among lawmakers and state-level decision-makers.
- Bachelor’s degree and at least three (3) years of experience in business administration, public policy or related field
- Knowledge of or experience in advocacy, lobbying or legislative process
- Leadership and supervisory experience
- Experience with grant management
- Background in nonprofit management, board relations and strategic planning, preferred
Missouri’s aging population is projected to reach 1.7 million by 2033, presenting unique challenges and opportunities. MCoA is dedicated to supporting older adults as they navigate the aging process, promoting policies and practices to ensure Missourians can age well in their communities. Guided by the principles of the national Reframing Aging initiative, MCoA champions a network of 600+ industry professionals, advocates, and service providers united in the mission of creating age-inclusive communities.
As we confront issues like healthcare access, affordable housing, social isolation, and financial exploitation, MCoA drives solutions through advocacy and systemic change. Decreased legislative funding for essential services underscores the urgency of our work. By prioritizing economic security, we address the deep-rooted inequities affecting many older adults. MCoA’s primary policy priorities are:
- Increasing state and local funding for essential services for older adults.
- Protecting older adults from financial fraud and exploitation.
- Expanding resources for family caregivers to support those who care for older adults.
Apply Now:
Please submit your cover letter and resume to executive@missouricouncilonaging.org.
Job Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $75,000 - 99,999
