Senior Services for South Sound , a non profit 501(c)3, located in Olympia, Washington is

seeking an Executive Director to join an amazing organization with a rich, longtime history

of providing excellent programs and services to the seniors in Thurston and Mason Counties.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity to work in an organization with a dedicated, cohe-

sive staff. This position offers the right candidate the opportunity to work for a supportive

Board in one of the most beautiful areas in the Pacific Northwest!

Executive Director Recruitment

Mission

To improve the quality of life for people as they

age so they can enjoy life to the fullest!

What We Do

Eight nutritional sites, plus Meals on Wheels,

and two senior centers provide seniors with

dozens of personal growth classes, health and

wellbeing classes, trip opportunities, new

friends and many opportunities for making a

difference.

Client Services

Senior Services offers many programs such as Senior

Nutrition which ensures no senior goes hungry,

provides meals on wheels, community dining, and

nutrition consultation.

Care Connection provides people of all ages an

affordable, trusted reliable place to turn to when

needing a variety of assistance companionship,

personal care, support, dementia, specific needs, end

of life care and more.

Brighter Days Adult Care gives caregivers respite

while ensuring their loved one is in a safe, fun,

nurturing community.

Home Share provides alternative housing solutions

for those seeking or those who have housing

available.

Transportation provides seniors with trips to medical

appointments, important Senior Services programs

and other essential errands.

Senior Services offers many more programs, classes

and services. Please refer to our website.

For more information go to:

www.southsoundseniors.org 222 Columbia St NW Olympia WA 98501

360.586.6181

Senior Services for South Sound is located midway between Seattle and Portland. Thurston and Mason

Counties have populations of 300,000 and 65,000 respectively. Our services and programs are located in the

seat of state government, co-located with two community colleges and two universities. The South Sound

offers a rich art, music and theater scene, educational excellence and economic opportunity.

The strategic geographic location of Olympia, Lacey and Tumwater along the I-5 corridor allows any one to

travel easily and quickly to the mountains or ocean, to great outdoor experiences including national parks,

Cascade and Olympic Mountains, skiing, hiking, and to the urban centers of Seattle WA, Portland OR and

Vancouver BC.

Fifty-nine employees and a vibrant volunteer program consisting of 575 volunteers provides the numerous

programs and services to our seniors in Mason and Thurston counties. This year we’ve provided 38,630

congregate meals at our eight nutritional sites and 50,350 meals on wheels to seniors in their homes. We

traveled over 38,000 miles through September 2019 averaging 168 trips per month, providing

transportation rides to medical appointments and taking seniors on essential errands. These trips are for

seniors who are not located within the public transportation benefit areas of our communities. The drivers

are primarily volunteers.

We serve over 5,000 members; however, we provide services to all seniors in our communities.

ABOUT

THE

POSITION

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION

Demonstrates a willingness to lead, offers opinions and direction, and commits to a course of action,

inspires others to action

Develops and implements strategic directions, goals and priorities with supporting business and financial

plans, in partnership with the Board

Forges valuable and collaborative relationships with the community and local, state and federal agencies

and governments

Ensures professional development of staff to enhance their success and facilitates positive employee

morale and strong organizational performance

Aligns strategies, develops staff, builds teams, organizes functions, determines priorities, and improves

processes to ensure program and service delivery to members

Ensures programs and services offered contributes to the organization’s mission and reflects the

priorities of the Board and the community

Stewards the organization’s financial resources and establishes short-and long-term financial plans

Works collaboratively with internal and external partners

Deepens and refines all aspects of communications with the goal of creating a stronger brand

Champions change efforts, rallies support and eliminates or effectively minimizes sources of resistance

Communicates effectively with the Board, providing timely and accurate information

Develops and implements a plan to expand operating revenue

Strengthens and expands relationships with key donors and stakeholders

The ideal candidate will possess the following personal attributes:

Active Listener Mission Focused

Approachable Passionate About Community

Collaborator Persuasive

Compassionate Relationship Oriented

Dependable Results Driven

Energetic Strategic Thinker

High Integrity Team Builder

Humor Transparency

Leader Values and Inspires Volunteerism

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

The Executive Director is expected to interact with the following on a regular basis. A

professional public presence and teamwork are essential.

Board of Directors Volunteers

Donors (current and potential) Staff

Community and Business Leaders Elected and Public Officials (local,

county, state and federal levels)

Nonprofit organization community leaders Funders and Contractors

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

BA/B.S. in health or social services or health or social services administration or BA in Business

Administration. Masters Degree in health or social services is preferred. Must have five years of

demonstrated, progressive management in health or social services setting or ten years related

experience. Experience working with a nonprofit board of directors. Demonstrated ability to empower,

mentor, motivate and engage staff, volunteers and stakeholders.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Senior Services for South Sound offers a competitive salary and a benefit package including

health and retirement.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications received by 5:00 pm on Sunday, December 15 , 2019, will be given full consideration. Any

applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Initial candidate

interviews are anticipated for early January 2020. Cover letters should express your passion for the

mission and fit for the role. Cover letters should express your passion for the mission and fit for the role.

PERSONS INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION MUST UPLOAD THEIR COVER LETTER AND CURRENT RESUME

TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE CHAIR

Please apply online at www.SouthSoundSeniors.org . All applications will be acknowledged within a

week of receipt and will be held in strict confidence. The starting date for the successful candidate will

be subject to discussion between the candidate and Senior Services for South Sound Board. Formal

background checks will be conducted on finalists for the position, with their permission.

For further information, please contact: Rhodetta Seward, 360.791.7011—Rhodetta@comcast.net. DO

NOT submit your application to this email address.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Senior Serv ices for South Sound is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to make all hiring and

other employment decisions without regard to an individual’s sex, race, national origin, religion, pregnancy,

marital status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, or physical or mental disability.