POSITION DESCRIPTION

At a current population of 712,000, Nashville is the 21^st largest city in the United States. The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County is an employer of choice with over 10,700 employees in one of the most exciting cities in our nation. The Metropolitan Action Commission (MAC) Department is dedicated to empowering families, reducing poverty, and building resilient communities through education, opportunity, and support services.

MAC operates with a foundation of equity, dignity, compassion, integrity, innovation, and accountability, ensuring that all services are people-centered and results-driven. MAC’s services are designed not only to meet immediate needs but to create pathways for generational success — ensuring that children, adults, and families are equipped to thrive, not just survive.

The executive director will report to the Board of Commissioners and the Mayor of Nashville and be responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the Agency, which is comprised of approximately 350 employees dedicated to administering, planning, implementing, and evaluating programs that serve individuals and communities experiencing poverty.                       

TYPICAL DUTIES:

The selected candidate will develop annual and long-term objectives and manage the $54 million budget including $35 million in federal funding. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills to develop community relationships with internal/external stakeholders, and work closely with a tripartite commission composed of 1/3 public, 1/3 private, and 1/3 low-income representatives from the community. In addition to being knowledgeable in addressing poverty issues they will have demonstrated experience in driving new initiatives in early education, youth, adult, employment, and community services.

The Metropolitan Action Commission requires an executive leader with the ability to lead and manage an agency with a diverse portfolio of activities through their personal knowledge and expertise and through his or her leadership of a highly qualified senior leadership team, all with the goal of remaining a premiere agency in the achieving of outcomes through delivery of services, opportunities, and partnership with individuals in the Davidson County community of Nashville, TN. The leader must be focused on economic mobility for the agency customers with a specific focus on individuals experiencing poverty.

A full position profile is available at: https://www.nashville.gov/departments/human-resources/employment-opportunities

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master's Degree preferred) in Organizational Leadership, Business, Management, Human Services, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of progressive leadership experience, including at least two (2) years at a senior leadership level.

 Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

PREFERRED/ KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/EXPERIENCE:

The skill set of the agency executive leader should at a minimum reflect the following in demonstrated experience, philosophy, and or practice:

• A strategic, visionary, outcomes oriented and results-driven leader.
• Understanding the unique role that a community action agency plays in promoting, supporting, and creating upward mobility opportunities for the residents of the community from early childhood through senior citizens.
• Demonstrating the leadership qualities required to facilitate both the visionary leadership and organization delivery of services requirements of the position, including services to children, youth, adults, and seniors through a variety of funding sources including local, state, federal and foundation funding.
• Establishing work priorities; assist in the development of organizational goals and objectives; evaluate employee performance; establish employee developmental plans and administer all applicable personnel policies and procedures in accordance with agency and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrating ability to communicate effectively with and respond to customers, agency team members, and their representatives, instilling a sense of dignity and value for their contributions, input, experiences, and role as contributors to their personal success as well as the success of the agency and the people it serves.
• Working in close relationship with the Metro Nashville government and its local officials as well as with the nonprofit, development, and for-profit community, and with labor unions and their representatives.
• Understanding, respecting, and appreciating the role of the Governing Body and their responsibilities in the governance of the agency and using them as a strategic partner— maintaining transparency, apprising Board members in a timely manner of developments, issues, needs and operations of the Agency.
• Ensuring agency compliance with Federal, State and Local laws and regulations including applicable Department of Health and Human Services rules related to Head Start, Community Service Block Grant, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Programs, (ii) applicable Department of Labor rules and regulations relating to Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA)
• Keeping abreast of trends in the field of human services and developing short term and long-range plans to meet the needs of individuals, families, and community as indicated by those trends.
• Employing strategies using pro-active communications and development of relationships across multiple sectors, including developing a cooperative relationship with the media and achieving the status as a community leader and expert on issues affecting individuals experiencing poverty.
• Participating in speaking engagements to promote the image of the Agency. Representing the Agency in leadership roles with community agencies, trade associations, and the community at large.
• Develop/adhere to a system of organization and program evaluation utilizing data, research, and professional practice to serve as a thought leader as well as establishing best practices in the field.
• Assist in the development and preparation of an organizational budget; monitor expenditures and review internal controls for fiscal and business operational purposes in accordance with standard operating procedures and applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Research federal, State, and local legislation; interpret regulations and make policy recommendations to the Board and policy makers.
• Ensuring the financial management of the agency is performed in accordance with applicable regulatory guidelines.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

About Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County

Metro Nashville Government is an employer of choice with over 10,700 employees in one of the most exciting cities in our nation. Nashville is a thriving, vibrant city in an enormous growth period. It’s the capital of Tennessee, the county seat of Davidson County, and the state’s largest city. At a current population of 712,000 residents, Nashville is the 21st largest city in the United States. In recent years, Nashville has become a destination for large scale corporate expansion and relocation. Between the booming economy, vibrant cultural life, unique neighborhoods, and great people working to make the city even greater, Nashville is well-positioned to maintain its success as a first-class U.S. city and ascend even further. Nashville is a place that understands its past and eagerly anticipates its future. Visitors come to learn about country music and civil rights history while enjoying great restaurants, museums, and of course, live music. Residents enjoy the neighborhoods, abundant parks and green space, great schools, and an eclectic mix of small businesses. There is truly something for everyone in Nashville. Nashville is a diverse and international city that includes ...a large and prominent African American community as well as significant Latino, Kurdish, Middle Eastern, African, and Latino communities. Students from more than 130 countries are educated in Metro Nashville Public Schools, and Nashville is the proud home to multiple historically Black colleges and universities including Tennessee State University, Fisk University, and Meharry Medical College. As the state’s capital, Nashville is home to the state government. It’s also home to the Tennessee Titans, Nashville SC soccer team, and the Nashville Predators. Health care, tech, and higher education dominate the industry here with major employers including Vanderbilt University & Medical Center, HCA Health, Bridgestone North America, and Asurion. Oracle recently announced its plans to relocate its Global Headquarters to Nashville.

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