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Executive Director, The Sterling Foundation

Job Description

Reports To: The Sterling Foundation Board of Directors

Level: Executive

Summary of Position: The Executive Director will focus mainly on fundraising and leveraging of assets to establish this new organization. Secondarily, ED will be bringing awareness to The Sterling Foundation, and its primary project, The Sterling House, through various methods including meeting with political, social and philanthropy leaders, social media campaigns and PR campaigns. The ED will build relationships with vendors to bring in-kind donations to fruition and to apply available resources to the needs of the Foundation. The Executive Director will work with politicians and lobbyists to advance the cause of the Foundation and to create new opportunities for the advancement of the Foundation’s mission within the State of New Mexico. The ED will work with national leaders both in fundraising and also in the development of opportunities to expand to new medical-cannabis states and to license IP in the process. The ED will work directly with members of the Board of Directors to prepare the licensing materials, business plans and long/short-term strategies for the Foundation.

Qualifications:

· Degree (Associates or Bachelors) preferred.

· 5+ Years Related Experience/Fundraising

· Experience in Grant Writing

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, both verbally and in writing.

· Experience with Political and Legislative Processes

· Strong analytical, creative, problem-solving skills, and demonstrated aptitude in meeting facilitation, organization, and documentation.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office, E-mail, and the ability to learn computer-based software quickly.

· Excellent time management skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize work.

· Strict with confidentiality and maintaining confidential information.

· Experience with residential living services or drug rehabilitation a plus

Duties and Responsibilities:

o General Duties Include:

• Raising the funds necessary for the daily operations of the Foundation.

• Recruiting Public Relations expertise and developing campaigns.

• Recruiting Social Media expertise and developing campaigns.

• Developing a short-term strategy and budgeting for the initial phases of the Foundation’s primary project – The Sterling House.

• Developing a long-term strategy for the Foundation’s national expansion and overall political presence.

• Work with local and State elected officials to expand awareness of the Foundation and its mission.

• Prepare and submit legislation to advance the mission of the Foundation and its projects.

• Recruit partners and build relationships to further the cause of the Foundation and its projects.

• Lobby for the Foundation’s interests during Legislative sessions

• Work with the Board to budget, plan and execute renovations for The Sterling House property.

• Lead the team in efforts to gain licensing for The Sterling House.

o Performing Project Functions, Including:

• Maintaining and monitoring project plans, project schedules, work hours, budgets, and expenditures, in tandem with the appropriate departments (5-10 hrs)

• Organizing meetings, participating in meetings, preparing presentations and data reports, ensuring adherence to deadlines, and preparing materials before and after meetings for the Executive Team. (5-10 hrs)

• Ability to translate a general goal into a project with attainable milestones, tasks, and tangible work product for the Board of Directors. (2-5 hrs)

• Ensures that all projects adhere to the framework and all documentation is maintained appropriately for each project for the Board of Directors. (5-9 hrs)

• Undertaking projects as required. (10-15 hrs)

• Performing research and development pertaining to assigned projects (5-10 hrs)

• Interfacing with vendors, clients, or other stakeholders to complete a project, including performing research as necessary. (5-10 hrs)

o Performing Task Related to the Foundation, as assigned, Including:

• Performing general directorial and administrative responsibilities relating to legislation, research, report filing, media relations and lobbying.

• Assisting Board Members in creating a plan that maintains compliance of state and local laws, ordinances, and pertinent regulations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

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