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Posted 04/01/2024
REQ#:100 | Washington DC | ON-SITE FARA General Manager
Position Description: The General Manager is the key management leader of the Foreign Affairs Recreation Association. The General Manager is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and strategic plan of the organization. Other key duties include marketing, and community outreach. The position reports directly to the Board of Directors.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1) Board Governance: Works with board in order to fulfill the organization’s mission.
· Responsible for leading FARA in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s mission as defined by the Board of Directors.
· Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions.
2) Financial Performance and Viability: Develops resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of the organization.
· Responsible for the fiscal integrity of FARA, to include submission to the Board of a proposed annual budget and monthly financial statements, which accurately reflect the financial condition of the organization.
· Responsible for fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within the approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial position.
· Responsible for developing other resources as necessary to support FARA’s mission.
3) Organization Mission and Strategy: Works with board and staff to ensure that the mission is fulfilled through programs, strategic planning and community outreach.
· Responsible for implementation of FARA’s programs that carry out the organization’s mission.
· Responsible for strategic planning to ensure that FARA can successfully fulfill its mission into the future.
· Responsible for the enhancement of FARA’s image by being active and visible in the community and by working closely with other professional, civic and private organizations.
4) Organization Operations. Oversees and implements appropriate resources to ensure that the operations of the organization are appropriate.
· Responsible effective administration of FARA operations to include, but not limited to the concessionaire’s, gyms and parking.
· Responsible for the hiring and retention of competent, qualified staff
· Responsible for signing all notes, agreements, and other instruments made and entered into and on behalf of the organization.
Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience and other qualifications.
Benefits: Quality benefits package includes health and PTO.
Professional Qualifications:
· A bachelor’s degree
· Transparent and high integrity leadership
· Five or more years senior management experience
· Budget management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision-making and reporting
· Strong organizational abilities including planning, delegating, program development and task facilitation
· Ability to convey a vision of FARA’s strategic future to staff, board, and Department personnel
· Skills to collaborate with and motivate board members and other volunteers
· Strong written and oral communication skills
· Ability to interface and engage diverse groups
· Demonstrated ability to oversee and collaborate with staff
REQ#:101 | Washington DC | FARA Board of Directors
Position Description:
FARA Board Member Responsibilities
Determine FARA’s Mission. Be informed of By-Laws, policies, and programs.
Work collegially and respectfully with the rest of the Governing Board to approve
and oversee FARA’s Mission and Policies. Ensure for adequate succession planning.
Provide moral and professional support, and be available as resources, to the
Executive Director. Support and assist other staff as appropriate. Be attentive to
legal requirements requiring Equal Employment Opportunity. Treat all staff with
dignity and respect.
Prepare for, attend, and participate actively in Board and Committee meetings.
Serve on Committees and undertake special assignments willingly and
enthusiastically when asked. Serve on at least one Committee. Ask timely and
substantive questions at Board and Committee meetings consistent with
conscience and conviction, while supporting the majority decision on issues
decided by the Board. Maintain confidentiality of the Board’s executive actions
and comply with the association’s media policy.
Ensure adequate financial resources. Generate, approve and monitor budget
implementation in line with organization’s mission and priorities. Fulfill fiduciary
duty. Approve major actions such as capital expenditures on all projects over
authorized limits or mid-year budget adjustments.
Build a competent Board and plan for Board continuity and transition.
Ensure legal and ethical integrity. In cases of questions regarding the ethical
aspects of a proposed course of action, seek the advice of the FARA General
Counsel. Be prepared to recuse oneself from Board deliberations in the case of a
conflict of interest. Be familiar with and follow conflict-of-interest policies.
Be an avid proponent of FARA and the Foreign Service. Generate ideas for, attend,
and participate in FARA programs whenever possible.
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