Executive Director

The opportunity
As Executive Director, you will be the chief administrator and public face of an organization that matters deeply to this community. You'll partner closely with an engaged Board and Board Chair, lead a dedicated team of educators and staff, and steward an annual operating budget of approximately $1.8 million. You'll shape how TCC grows, funds its work, and serves families for years to come. This is a role where your decisions show up in classrooms, in families' lives, and in the strength of the island's workforce.

What you'll do
•Set the vision. Work with the Board of Trustees to develop and carry out approved board strategy and help the Board govern effectively alongside the Board Chair.
•Lead and grow a team. Hire, support, and develop staff, and build a positive, professional, multicultural workplace where people want to stay and grow.
•Steward our finances. Prepare and manage the annual budget with the Board Treasurer and finance committee, oversee the audit, and keep the Board, funders, and the public confident in TCC's accountability.
•Build support for our mission. Develop annual giving, business partnerships, major and planned gifts, special events, and grant proposals, and nurture relationships with current and future donors.
•Be our ambassador. Represent TCC alongside the Board and key staff to civic groups, the chamber, local government, businesses, media, and the nonprofit and education communities.
•Protect quality and safety. Oversee day-to-day operations, safety standards, and best practices in early childhood curriculum. Direct campus maintenance and facility upgrades. Maintain compliance with all oversight agencies.

What you bring
•A bachelor's degree and five or more years of progressively responsible management experience in the nonprofit or early childhood education sector (advanced degree preferred)
•A track record in fund development and in writing grants and proposals
•The ability to inspire and unite staff, volunteers, and Board members around shared goals, welcome new ideas, and make tough decisions when needed
•Clear, persuasive communication in both formal and spontaneous settings, and a genuine passion for early childhood education
•Strong administrative and organizational skills, and proficiency with software commonly used in nonprofit management
•Availability for evening and weekend meetings and events
•Ability to pass DSS and SLED background checks for working with children
•A valid SC driver's license and good driving record; some travel is required

Compensation and benefits
•Salary: $80,000 – $100,000, commensurate with experience
•Performance based bonus opportunities
•Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA)
•Paid time off
•Professional development
•Childcare Discounts, Membership in appropriate ECD organizations
•Hugs & Smiles daily!

Why TCC
•A mission people believe in, with deep community roots and a loyal base of families and supporters
•A supportive Board and a dedicated team
•A beautiful island community in the South Carolina Lowcountry

To apply
Please send a resume and a letter of interest to Jordan Norris, Board Chair at [email protected].

Capital Program Director

All applicants must apply online at www.bjwsa.org/jobs.

ABOUT US: Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority (BJWSA) is a public entity that is governed by a board of directors, BJWSA treats and delivers an average of 39 million gallons of drinking water each day to more than 70,000 retail customers. The Board of Directors recently approved a +/- $464M three-year Capital Program aimed at maintaining and expanding the current water and sewer components within the BJWSA system. Capital Improvement projects include both water and wastewater treatment, pump stations and pipelines, wastewater collections, water distribution, and miscellaneous projects.

SUMMARY: Under limited supervision, oversees the planning, design and related construction of BJWSA capital improvement projects, providing direction and technical guidance to project personnel and ensuring adherence to applicable policies, procedures, standards, codes, and regulations. This position establishes project management standards for the Engineering Department, ensures their consistent application, contributes to the development of long-range organizational goals, prepares policy and position papers, and works closely with management and the Board of Directors on strategic initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include but are not limited to:

Leads and manages department staff, ensuring effective work planning, resource utilization, employee development, and achievement of departmental objectives. Participates in employee selection and makes recommendations regarding promotions, transfers, disciplinary actions, and separation of employment.
Establishes project governance framework, manages resources, leads project manager training, defines project management methodology, prepares reports, and streamlines the project management processes and workflows.
Participates in Board’s Capital Projects Committee, advising policy concerns, project status, change orders and budgetary impact.
Successfully fulfills the following leadership functions: safety, recruitment, learning and development, succession planning, employee relations concerns/resolutions, counseling, performance management, promotions, salary administration, policy development/adherence, ethics, budget preparation/adherence and disciplinary actions. Ensures employee issues are dealt with sensitively resulting in legal, fair, consistent, and defensible actions.
Oversees projects associated with the construction, renovation, maintenance, administration and operation of BJWSA infrastructure, facilities, and systems ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws and policies, as well as internal policies and procedures.
Directs development and implementation of the Authority’s short- and long-range Capital Improvements Program and water and sewer master planning, ensuring the necessary water and wastewater facilities are in place to support the current and projected needs of the service area thereby ensuring its conformation to BJWSA's vision.
Establishes and manages project budgets, monitors project schedules and performance, and directs engineering and design consultants and construction contractors to ensure the successful delivery of capital improvement projects. Ensures that required permits, approvals, codes, regulations, and contract requirements have been received, properly complied with, and recorded.
Assists in the acquisition of land, easements, and rights of way required for BJWSA Capital Projects.
Prepares, reviews, and manages a variety of reports and documents, including pay requests, budget and financial reports, Board reports, and construction progress reports.
Leads and manages special projects
Represents BJWSA at various meetings to provide capital program information and assist in the resolution of problems.
Establishes and maintains effective business relationships with customers, developers, consultants, contractors and local municipalities.
Performs other duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Requires a bachelor’s degree in environmental, civil or mechanical engineering, , or project management. Minimum of eight years of experience in project management or program management related functions. Must possess extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of project management as applied to the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater infrastructure and facilities with general computer application skills. Minimum five years’ experience at the management level required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: South Carolina Professional Engineering License or Project Management Professional required. Must possess a valid driver's license.

All applicants must apply online at www.bjwsa.org/jobs.