MAGIC is excited to be recruiting a new executive director!  To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to rlobeck@mnmeddir.org.  Please send inquiries to rlobeck@mnmeddir.org  .​
Position Description: Executive Director
March 2021


Title                       Executive Director
Function             Implements strategic goals and objectives to support the organization
                                 Provides leadership to accomplish the organization’s mission, vision, and goals
                                 Coordinates administrative support functions for the association
 
Reports to          Board of Directors
 
Summary: The Minnesota Association of Geriatrics Inspired Clinicians (MAGIC) is a membership association whose purpose is to support its members as they advocate for, and serve those, with complex medical needs. Its predecessor organization, the Minnesota Medical Directors Association, was founded in 1978. MAGIC was created in 2017 as an organization with broader membership and in response to the changing paradigm of care for older, and medically complex, persons.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our association, ensuring that we operate effectively to meet strategic, operational, and growth goals. This role will be a key spokesperson and a face of our association, working closely with the representatives of other organizations that advocate for our older adult population.
 
Responsibilities/Duties
  1. Strategic planning
  • Initiates and manages annual strategic planning in collaboration with the Board
  • Provides overall direction for implementation of plans to ensure the organization achieves its mission
  • Fosters strategic partnerships with organizations and leaders
       
       2.  Sustainability plan development
  • Cultivates relationships with funding partners to support the mission of the association
  • Directs financial development planning and implementation, researches funding sources, establishes strategies to approach funders, submits proposals and maintains records/documentation
  • Proactively identifies opportunities and challenges in the internal and external environment to advance the overall association priorities and strengths
     
     3. Board Administration and Support – Supports operations and administration of Board and committee activities
  • Coordinates and schedules Board and subcommittee meetings and, with the Board President, sets agendas
  • Communicates regularly with Board members between meetings as needed
  • Directs and manages the organization’s annual conference
  • Supports and promotes committees to the local, state, and national senior health communities
     
      4. Communications and Public Relations
  • Promotes the mission of MAGIC to the community through direct involvement, and as a spokesperson and ambassador of the association; develops marketing and media  materials and serves on appropriate community local/state committees
  • Manages website development and  content
  • Partners with Newsletter editor to publish organization newsletter, six times per year
  • Maintains communication and relationships with parent organizations AMDA-PALTC and AGS
       
       5. Operations
  • Leads administrative responsibility for development, implementation and evaluation of contracts, financial documents and agreements, as directed by the Board
  • Oversees and manages the work of any outside contractors; oversees and manages any volunteers, students or interns as applicable for the organization
       
       6. Financial Management
  • Along with the Board, plans and implements an annual budget and longer-term financial goals
  • Manages day to day financial operations including processing of financial transactions, reporting, ensures completion and filing of necessary forms to maintain the association’s financial health
  • Provides financial reports at all Board meetings and as requested by the Board
  • Develops, implements, and evaluates all contracts, financial documents and binding agreements at the direction of the Board
  • Identifies resource requirements, researches funding sources, establishes strategies to approach funders, submits proposals, facilitates and prepares volunteers to solicit donors and administers fundraising records and documentation
 
       7. Membership Services/Growth
  • Manages annual membership dues process
  • Assists Membership committee with membership recruitment through community and public relations
 
Qualifications and Skills
  1. Experience in, and knowledge of the older adult population and geriatric care delivery. The ideal candidate will have both knowledge and experience with older adult services on a local, state, and national level.
  2. Preferred education: secondary or advanced degree in relevant field
  3. Previous experience in a leadership role; preference for candidates with previous experience working with a Board of Directors
  4. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans
  5. Demonstrated ability to both oversee and directly complete day to day operational needs of the organization
  6. Strong written and verbal communication skills
  7. Demonstrated ability with influencing others

Position
This position is a contracted position anticipated to start in June 2021 or at a negotiated start date. This role is flexible with predominantly remote work, however in person activities are also an anticipated part of the role.
This is a half-time (0.5FTE) exempt position at approximately 20-25 hours per week. Salary is negotiable commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Individuals with diverse backgrounds are encourage to apply

​To apply, please see the MAGIC website: https://www.minnesotageriatrics.org/