Mary Free Bed Guild - Executive Director

Job Code:

Department: Executive Administration

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Reporting Relationship: Guild Presidents

Mary Free Bed Summary

We have the great privilege of helping patients and families re-build their lives. It's extraordinarily meaningful work and the reason we greet the day with optimism and anticipation. When patients "Ask for Mary," they experience a culture that has been sculpted for more than a century. Our hallmark is to carefully listen to patients and innovatively serve them. This is true of every employee, from support staff and leadership, to clinicians, care providers and the volunteers and staff of the Mary Free Bed Guild.

Mary Free Bed is a not-for-profit, nationally accredited rehabilitation hospital serving thousands of children and adults each year through inpatient, outpatient, sub-acute rehabilitation, orthotics and prosthetics and home and community programs. With the most comprehensive rehabilitation services in Michigan and an exclusive focus on rehabilitation, Mary Free Bed physicians, nurses and therapists help our patients achieve outstanding clinical outcomes.The growing Mary Free Bed Network provides patients throughout the state with access to our unique standard of care.

Mary Free Bed Guild is a not-for-profit organization and largest shareholder of the hospital. The Guild was founded in 1891, opened the Children's Convalescent Home in 1930 and began serving both adults and children's rehabilitation needs in 1953. The Guild remains a partner of the hospital and the community to support the empowerment and well-being of people with disabilities.

Mary Free Bed Guild Mission Statement

The Mary Free Bed Guild partners with Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation and the community to ensure exceptional care for patients, their families, and staff, and to support the empowerment and well-being of people with disabilities.

Mary Free Bed Guild Vision Statement

We envision a future where all people on a rehabilitation or disability journey have access to exceptional services, are empowered to reach their full potential, and achieve hope and freedom without limits.

Mary Free Bed Guild Values

• Compassion: Inspiring heartfelt care and understanding in all we do.
• Service: Committing time, energy, and resources in service of others.
• Dedication: Unwavering commitment to our mission and work.
  • Legacy of Leadership: Honoring a rich tradition of service, action, and innovation, with a legacy rooted in women's leadership and innovation.
• Excellence: Striving for successful outcomes and exceptional care.
• Collaboration: Working together with the hospital, patients, and community.

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Mission Statement

Restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation.

Employment Value Proposition

At Mary Free Bed, we take pride in our values-based culture:

• Community Support and Development. Our Commitment to providing a supportive environment for patients, families, staff, and community, through developing and embracing a sense of belonging T.O.G.E.T.H.E.R.
• Focus on Patient Care. A selfless drive to serve and heal connects all MFB employees.
• Clinical Variety and Challenge. An inter-disciplinary approach and a top team of professionals create ever-changing opportunities and activities.
• Family Culture. We offer the stability of a large organization while nurturing the family/team atmosphere of a small organization.
• Trust in Each Other. Each employee knows that co-workers can be trusted to make the right decision for our family, patients, staff, and community.
• A Proud Tradition. Years of dedicated, quality service to our patients and community have yielded a reputation that fills our employees with pride.

Position Summary

The Executive Director (ED) will work with the Guild Board of Directors to implement the strategic direction and will execute it with Guild members and MFB staff and provide a visionary mindset to move the organization forward. The ED will be responsible for overseeing all operations, programs, and initiatives while fostering relationships with Guild members, MFB leadership and staff and the broader community. The ideal candidate will have a passion for rehabilitation, a commitment to helping individuals with disabilities, and the ability to connect with and motivate Guild members.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Leadership and Strategy:

• Implement strategic plans to achieve the Guild's mission and goals.
• Continue the culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and excellence among Guild membership and MFB staff and leadership.
• Partner with Guild administrator to meet the operational needs of the Guild.
• Organizing, planning and prioritizing work. Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish work.
• Thinking creatively to develop, design or create new applications, ideas, relationships or systems.

Membership Engagement:

• Build and maintain relationships with both Guild and hospital leadership.
• Organize workshops and training sessions to enhance member capabilities and knowledge.
• Assist with recruiting new members with a focus on implementing the Guild's strategic initiatives for developing membership.
• Lead efforts to engage and welcome members to actively participate in Guild committees, events, educational offerings and other opportunities that support the Guild's mission.

Financial Management:

• Oversee the Guild's financial health, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Partner with MFB Foundation and MFB leadership to align funding strategies for hospital programs, community events, donations and sponsorships.
• Ensure compliance with financial and legal regulations and nonprofit best practices.
• Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money in collaboration with Guild Leadership and the Mary Free Bed Hospital Finance Team.

Program Development:

• Design and implement programs that support member engagement, including but not limited to nonprofit administration best practices and public relations.
• Evaluate and assess the effectiveness of the Guild's activities to ensure alignment with organizational goals and member engagement.

Advocacy and Outreach:

• Serve as a spokesperson for the organization, representing its interests across the MFB system.
• Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government and other external resources.

Human Resources:

• Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Developing and building teams. Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members, including but not limited to hospital, guild, colleagues and community partners.

All other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Qualifications

• Minimum of five years in a leadership role in the nonprofit sector or health care.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaboration and consensus.
• Proven track record in financial management, and strategic planning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate diverse interest holders.
• A community connector with a high emotional intelligence (EQ) and empathy.
• Strong writing, speaking, and analytical skills.

Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification

Levels:

None (No specific requirements)

Occasionally (Less than 1/3)

Frequently (1/3 to 2/3)

Majority (More than 2/3)

Remain in a stationary position: Majority

Traverse or move around work location: None

Use keyboard: Frequently

Operate or use department specific equipment: None

Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder: None

Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role: None

Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding: None

Transport, position, and/or exert force:

• Up to 10 pounds: Occasionally
• Up to 25 pounds: _____
• Up to 50 pounds: _____
• Up to 75 pounds: _____
• More than 100 pounds: _____
• Other weight: Up to___ pounds _____
• Other: None

Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.