The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
The Turlock Site Director will oversee programmatic and operational activities in the Turlock office which covers services in Stanislaus County and surrounding counties. The Turlock Site Director represents the IRC in the local community and as part of the California leadership team. In collaboration with local leadership, this position is responsible for leading the direction of the Turlock office, ensuring programmatic and financial compliance, seeking new funding streams, and managing staff across programming. This position requires a dynamic leader who can represent the IRC brand with integrity and passion, while driving fundraising efforts to sustain and grow local programs.
Major Responsibilities:
Fundraising and Brand Representation:
โข The Site Director will actively cultivate relationships with local donors, businesses, and foundations.
โข Collaborate with the IRC California Development Team to implement fundraising strategies.
โข Represent IRC Turlock in public forums to elevate the organization's visibility and mission. This includes leading local fundraising events, identifying new funding opportunities, and contributing to grant writing and reporting efforts.
Leadership:
โข Directly responsible for the programming and outcomes of the Turlock office in alignment with the IRC Strategic goals, IRC California Strategic Goals and Turlock-specific goals.
โข Oversee the Turlock leadership team to ensure best in class client outcomes.
โข Participate in IRC California Leadership activities and meetings.
โข Work with Turlock team and IRC California Leadership to establish the vision for the Turlock office.
โข Other duties may include oversight of other offices on a temporary basis.
Programmatic Oversight:
โข Design, oversee and monitor program performance to achieve excellence in programming at all levels. Work with staff to achieve outcomes.
โข Participate in grant writing and submissions with the IRC California Development Team.
โข Contribute to writing reports to funders or to IRC HQ.
โข Meet with clients regularly and as needed to understand their experiences and address incidents and grievances when they arise.
Human Resources:
โข Oversee Turlock staff, including direct reports and associated programmatic teams across the office.
โข Demonstrate a โDuty of Careโ for employees by creating an engaging work environment that encompasses employee well-being and job satisfaction.
โข Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance and development of office wide staff, volunteers and interns.
โข Facilitate regular staff meetings, hold team meetings and provide direct supervision meetings.
โข Provide training and oversight on IRC policies and protocols
โข Work with staff and California / IRC HR to resolve issues when there is an identified performance situation
Community Leadership:
โข Maintain and develop strategic relationships with the local community (law enforcement, community and faith-based organizations, social services, etc.)
โข Develop and maintain partnerships in the community with local funders (private foundations, businesses, local donors and public institutions such as county boards, city stakeholders and statewide stakeholders
โข Work with IRC California Leadership to develop and implement IRC Turlock city, county and state advocacy efforts
โข Represent IRC Turlock in Quarterly Consultations and refugee/immigrant serving forums with local stakeholders
โข Engage in local refugee and immigrant-related activities/meetings or designate someone in the office to hold this position
โข Support IRC California Development team with the implementation of local fundraising activities
โข Cultivate local donor relationships
โข Work with IRC California Leadership and HQ Communications teams on a communications strategy for the office, including engagement with local media
Finance:
โข Develop & implement Turlock office budget in collaboration with Turlock Managers and California Finance team
โข Review monthly Revenue and Expense reports for local office
โข Monitor and manage local programmatic budgets and be directly responsible for decisions regarding expenses to ensure fiscal integrity and fiscal responsibility
โข Responsible for Facilities, IT and Security for local office
โข Other related duties as assigned
Key Working Relationships:
Position Reports to: The California Senior Executive Director
Position directly supervises: Casework Programs Manager, Immigration Programs Manager, County Employment Coordinator, and Micro Enterprise Business Counselor
Other Internal and/or external contacts: Indirectly supervises Operations Specialist. Interfaces with various internal functions from IRC California and IRC HQ. Represents the IRC with local external partners, community organizations, employers, funders, etc.
Job Requirements:
โข 4-year college degree required. Graduate degree in management, international relations or social work preferred
โข 5+ years of program management experience, preferably in Social Services, Non-profit or refugee services sectors.
โข A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience
โข Demonstrated success in funding raising and cultivating donor relationships
โข Knowledge of the Central Valley non-profit environment desirable
โข Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment
โข Experience in refugee serving/immigrant programming highly preferred
โข Proven ability to contribute both independently and as a key team member
โข Self- starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively
โข Fluency in written and spoken English
โข Fluency in additional languages preferred
โข Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); database experience strongly preferred
โข Valid driverโs license, reliable vehicle with current insurance
Working Environment:
โข Standard office work environment
โข Occasional travel to other California sites for regional activities
โข Occasional work requirements outside of normal business hours
โข Hybrid work schedule with possibility of two days at home, prioritizing in-office needs
Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.
US Benefits :We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
**Standard of Professional Conduct:**The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way โ our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.