Executive Director

KEES has been exclusively retained by Bacoa (Barrington
Area Council on Aging) in its search for an Executive
Director. Executive
Director

Bacoa is looking for an empathetic individual who understands
the challenges that families, caregivers, and individuals face
while navigating the aging process. The successful candidate will
be an effective communicator and develop strong relationships with
the Board and other key stakeholders. The next Executive Director
will be focused on Bacoa’s future and optimizing the current
resources while seeking to expand sustainable funding.

The Executive Director will have experience in strategic
leadership to be able to drive the organization’s mission and
vision forward in partnership with the Board. The successful
candidate will bring a personal touch to the organization and
manage growth to fulfill the needs of the community.

 

Some specific requirements include:

• A minimum of 4-8 years of progressive experience in leadership
  and management, with documented ability to manage staff and lead
  teams of less than 10 people.
• Nonprofit management experience required, preferably in human
  services.
• Proven ability to build strong external relationships with
  volunteer board members, a variety of volunteers, public
  leadership, partner organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Well-developed and strong business acumen with the ability to
  work effectively and collaboratively with the Board, in a manner
  that leads them, supports them, and incorporates their
  contributions appropriately.

• Strong analytic and strategic-thinking skills, with a
  demonstrated ability to create, implement, and monitor complex
  plans and then translate those plans into goals and concrete
  strategies.

 

Compensation for this position has recently been benchmarked by
Bacoa and KEES and is in the fair market range. This position
offers a competitive salary of starting at $115,000, commensurate
with experience. Benefits include twelve paid holidays and generous
vacation time.

Bacoa is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate
based on race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation,
national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran
status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.

TO APPLY, PLEASE CLICK HERE:
https://bit.ly/Executive-Director-Bacoa

To assure confidential tracking of all applicants, no
applications will be accepted via email. ALL INQUIRIES WILL BE HELD
IN STRICT CONFIDENCE.

This search is being managed by Heather Eddy, President and CEO,
and Randi Blasutti, Project Manager of KEES. Questions may be
addressed to rblasutti@kees2success.com.

KEES (formerly Alford Executive Search) is a nonprofit executive
search firm that builds diverse teams and dynamic leaders in the
nonprofit and public entity sectors. A woman-owned and operated
firm, KEES offers a full array of nonprofit consulting services
including executive search, leadership development, interim
staffing, and HR support. For more information, please visit
www.kees2success.com.

Bacoa (Barrington Area Council on Aging) redefines aging by
empowering older adults, families, and caregivers, and leads the
community by supporting members, and participants as the pursue
vibrant, healthy lifestyles. Since 1984 Bacoa has been a resource
for residents primarily in the Barrington area and surrounding
communities providing information, referrals, and support to safely
navigate the aging process. Showing continued growth, Bacoa
currently serves over 2,000 individuals annually by using a
comprehensive and wraparound approach to connect each of its
clients to as many services as necessary to meet their needs,
wants, and abilities, allowing them to age safely and
independently. Bacoa proudly led the Barrington community’s pursuit
and selection as a Dementia Friendly Community (as provided by the
Dementia Friends USA community) To learn more, please visit
www.bacoa.org.