The NRV Agency on Aging and Senior Services is seeking to fill the position of Executive Director beginning January 1, 2025 and is now accepting applications. An application can be obtained by calling the Agency at 540-980-7720 or requesting one by email at nrvaoa@nrvaoa.org. Although resumes are welcomed, applications are required. The position will be open until filled. The Agency on Aging is an EOE and Drugfree Workplace.
The Executive Director (ED) position is a demanding executive-level position involving all aspects of planning, administering, promoting, coordinating, and implementing programs for older citizens and caregivers in the New River Valley Planning and Service Area. The ED oversees the overall agency operations. The ED reports to the agency’s Board of Directors. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, formulating policies, managing daily operations of all the programs, including purchases as approved in the budget, as well as seeking, planning, and coordinating the use of resources for sustainability of agency operations.
The ED must have the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships among federal, state and local governments and with the private and non-profit sectors in the planning and implementation of programs and policies that have an impact on older Virginians. This position requires the ability to monitor, report, and comment on policies and programs that address, or fail to address, the needs of older persons.
The ED must have the ability to articulate the mission, goals, and activities of the agency and be able to effectively speak before diverse groups, including civic and community associations, faith groups, and governing bodies of local governments. The ED will need to be an accomplished public speaker who can move throughout the community to raise the visibility of the agency, raise public and private funding support, and encourage the expansion of the agency’s programs and services.
To obtain a complete description of the position, please contact the Agency on Aging at 540-980-7720 or email nrvaoa@nrvaoa.org.
Contact the NRV Agency on Aging for an application:
Phone: 540-980-7720
Email: nrvaoa@nrvaoa.org
Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug and alcohol free workplace.
A direct service position with the primary emphasis on effectively screening an individual’s need for social and health services (i.e. Agency on Aging programs, public benefits, information and referral) and entering and tracking data in Agency software system. Assessing and re-assessing for service eligibility also is performed in this position.
Qualifications:
A two- year or four-year degree in human services related field is preferred, or equivalent experience as determined by the Agency on Aging.
A minimum of one- year experience working with older adults and/or individuals with disabilities.
Good listening, interviewing and communication/interpersonal skills
Strong computer skills and ability to be highly organized
Must be able to travel within the New River Valley and outside of the New River Valley as needed for job related work.
Must be able to safely lift up to 25 pounds.
For a full job description and an application call the NRV Agency on Aging at 540-980-7720 or e-mail a request to nrvaoa@nrvaoa.org. Resumes will not replace the need to complete an application. Position open until filled.
For a full list of qualifications and job duties, see the job description below.
Contact the NRV Agency on Aging for an application:
Phone: 540-980-7720
Email: nrvaoa@nrvaoa.org
Position open until filled.
Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug and alcohol free workplace.