Benzie Senior Resources

Executive Director

Benzie Senior Resources (BSR)is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving Benzie County, Michigan, dedicated to providing high-quality services and compassionate care to older adults. Through home-delivered meals, home health clinics, and a vibrant senior center offering meals and social engagement, BSR helps seniors remain healthy, independent, and connected in their own homes and community.

With an annual operating budget of approximately $2.5 million, a dedicated staff of 30 employees, and the support of numerous volunteers, BSR is seeking an experienced and mission-drivenExecutive Directorto lead the organization into its next chapter.

Position Overview

The Executive Director provides steady, effective operational leadership for a complex, people-centered organization serving older adults in a rural community. This individual is responsible for ensuring the consistent delivery of programs, supporting and developing staff, and maintaining reliable systems and processes within a resource-conscious environment.

This role is well suited for a practical, hands-on leader who values collaboration, operational excellence, and incremental, sustainable improvement.

Core Leadership Profile

The ideal candidate:

• • Enjoys hands-on staff leadership and daily operational management
  • Guides organizations through steady, continuous improvement rather than large-scale disruption
  • Leads with composure and sound judgment in environments with fixed funding and competing priorities
  • Understands the operational and workforce realities of rural service delivery
  • Maintains appropriate governance boundaries while working productively with a Board of Directors

Primary Responsibilities

Organizational & Operational Leadership

• • Oversee the day-to-day operations of BSR to ensure programs are delivered safely, consistently, and in compliance with all regulatory and funding requirements
  • Translate Board-approved direction into clear operational plans, priorities, and timelines
  • Maintain effective systems for compliance, reporting, budgeting, scheduling, and service coordination
  • Monitor organizational capacity and adjust operations as needed in response to staffing, funding, or service demands

Staff Leadership & Performance Management

• • Supervise and support a multidisciplinary leadership team through clear expectations, regular feedback, and direct communication
  • Maintain an effective performance management process that promotes staff development, role clarity, and retention
  • Utilize technology platforms and data systems to enhance communication, track performance, and improve the employee experience
  • Coach staff through performance challenges and encourage professional growth
  • Lead with awareness of recruitment, retention, and workload pressures common in rural labor markets

Board Partnership & Governance Alignment

• • Work collaboratively with the Board of Directors while maintaining clear operational authority
  • Provide timely, accurate information to support Board oversight and fiduciary responsibilities
  • Implement Board-approved policies and decisions with consistency and accountability
  • Support strong governance practices without reliance on Board involvement in daily operations

Financial & Resource Stewardship

• • Manage organizational resources responsibly within established funding structures
  • Oversee budgeting, financial reporting, and fiscal controls
  • Ensure compliance with grant and contract requirements
  • Support fundraising and revenue development efforts as part of a shared organizational commitment

Qualifications

• • Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in health services, social sciences, business administration, or a related field; experience in geriatrics or senior services preferred
  • Minimum of five years of senior-level nonprofit management experience
  • Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and financial oversight
  • Strong leadership, communication, and Board collaboration skills
  • Valid Michigan drivers license (or ability to obtain one) and ability to pass a background check

Ideal Experience & Attributes

• • Sound operational judgment and consistent follow-through
  • Comfort working within established systems and resource constraints
  • Emotional steadiness and clarity under pressure
  • Respect for the complexity and dignity of serving older adults in rural communities
  • Commitment to teamwork, transparency, and mission-driven service

If interested please send your resume to : thomasjkern@gmail.com