Hire MI Vet (HMV) is one of the premier Veteran service organizations in the greater Southeast Michigan area. Founded in 2015, the organization brings leaders from the community together to exchange ideas and take action to better the Veteran community. Supporting this, the organization has an extensive commitment to local and state charitable service.
The Executive Director is charged with working hand‐in‐hand with the Board of Directors and the organization’s Leadership to ensure the long‐term viability of the organization and operational and charitable finances. The Executive Director has a special responsibility to assist with smooth leadership transitions from year‐to‐year, as well as to maintain organization’s repository, both electronic and physical.
A cover letter is required for application review.
Some in-person meetings are required but most of the work is virtual.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Administrative Management
Manages the day‐to‐day operations of the organization.
- Interface with members to assist with their HMV experience.
- Ensures the timely reporting of information to the Board and Steering Committee.
- Assist with and maintains the databases with the Marketing Coordinator and other communication management Software.
- Assists in the maintenance of the HMV website.
- Provides select committees and projects with administrative support.
- Manages office administrative tasks as needed for efficient overall operations of HMV.
- Provides administrative support to the current Officers and Committee Coordinators.
- Assists upkeep of master copies of By‐laws and Policies and Guidelines with the organization’s Treasurer.
- Uses or (learns) servant leadership philosophy to empower, guide, and teach the HMV team
Financial Management
- Ensures regular recording of financial receipts and deposit of those receipts at appropriate intervals.
- Assists Treasurer to ensure all expense and bills for HMV are paid in a timely manner
- Provides resources and support to the financial oversight group in the following area:
- Assists with the preparation of the annual budget in coordination with the President
- and the organization’s Treasurer.
A position as demanding as Executive Director for an organization with the caliber of HMV requires specific personal attributes and business skills. Some of these include:
- Demonstrated passion for HMV and its mission
- Goal oriented, self‐starter
- Highly professional
- Servant leadership style
Critical Skills, Attributes, and Expectations
- Strong communication skills (interpersonal, business, written, oral and public speaking)
- Effective time management
- Critical thinking, creative problem solving
- Ability to collaborate, communicate, and work effectively with Boards and Organization Leadership
- Experience with WordPress, QuickBooks, Microsoft Suite, and other relevant applications or willing to complete training.
- Position may require some weekend and evening hours
- Must be COVID 19 Vaccinated
Hire MI Vet is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization. Hire MI Vet makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Background Screening.
Hire MI Vet conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and will use a third‐party administrator to conduct background checks.
Salary and Benefit Information.
This position is a volunteer position and does not include benefits.
