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Executive Director

Ashe County Recovery and Restoration

Position Type: Independent Contractor (1099)

Hours: Between 20-30 hours per week, with flexibility to work additional hours as organizational needs require.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience.

Contract Term: Initial one-year contract, renewable based on organizational needs, performance, and funding availability.

Position Summary

Ashe County Recovery and Restoration is seeking an energetic, community-minded leader to serve as its Executive Director. This position will lead the organization's next chapter, under the direction of the Executive Board, as it strengthens long-term disaster recovery efforts, expands community partnerships, supports recovery initiatives, and builds a sustainable foundation for the future.

The Executive Director serves as the primary representative of the organization and works closely with community partners, volunteers, funders, local government, faith-based organizations, and recovery agencies to help Ashe County residents recover, rebuild, and thrive.

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of long-term recovery in Ashe County while building a strong, community driven organization dedicated to resilience, collaboration, and service.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and management of the organization.
• Grant writing, fundraising, donor relations, and grant reporting.
• Support, recruit, develop, and maintain an engaged and effective Board of Directors.
• Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, government agencies, churches, businesses, and recovery partners.
• Oversee organizational operations, budgets, and compliance requirements in partnership with the Board Treasurer, accountant, and finance team.
• Coordinate recovery efforts and collaborate with disaster case management and recovery partners.
• Support disaster recovery case management efforts as needed, including resource coordination, client advocacy, and participation in unmet needs processes.
• Represent the organization at meetings, community events, and public gatherings.
• Assist with community outreach, newsletters, social media, website updates, and public communications.
• Maintain organizational records, reports, and data systems.

• Assume Secretary duties for the Executive Board, as needed.
• Help identify community needs and opportunities to strengthen long-term recovery efforts.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred; equivalent education, training, or experience will be considered.
• Two to three years of leadership, supervisory, project management, nonprofit, community development, social services, disaster recovery, or related experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people and organizations.
• Basic understanding of nonprofit operations, budgeting, grants, financial reporting, and board  governance.
• Familiarity with nonprofit compliance requirements, including IRS Form 990 filings, charitable solicitation licensing, and organizational reporting requirements.
• Comfortable using spreadsheets, databases, case management systems, email, virtual meeting platforms, and common office software.
• Experience with social media, website updates, marketing, or community outreach is helpful.
• Experience in disaster case management, social services, housing assistance, volunteer coordination, or community-based services is highly desirable.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a relationship builder who enjoys working with people, solving problems, bringing organizations together, and helping communities thrive. Experience in nonprofit leadership, community engagement, disaster recovery, case management, social services, or volunteer coordination is highly valued. Most importantly, we're seeking someone who is organized, adaptable, mission-driven, and passionate about serving Ashe County and its residents.

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter, including salary expectations, resume, and three (3) professional references to the Ashe County Recovery & Restoration Executive Board at ashecountyrecoveryinfo@gmail.comor via mail to Post Office Box 132, Jefferson NC 28640.

The deadline for submission is September 30, 2026, though applications will be reviewed as received.