05/11/2026
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Director (Part-Time) of the Gem of the Hills Community Center
Overview
Gem of the Hills in Blanco, Texas (“the Gem”) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that connects and enriches the community through nature, culture, and wellness. The Gem includes an activity center, a gym, a Wildscape Zone, nature trails, and outdoor pavilion. The Gem regularly offers fitness and wellness classes and other programming and special events. The activity center, outdoor pavilion and grounds serve as a place where locals can gather to play cards, socialize, learn, celebrate, and more. The Gem is governed by a Board of Directors and is funded by membership dues, gym memberships, annual fundraising events, grants, and other donations. For more information about the Gem, visit https://gemofthehills.org.
Position Summary
The Gem seeks a highly motivated, accomplished, and collaborative leader to serve alongside the part-time Office Manager, and contract Accounting Clerk. The Director’s primary responsibilities include managing the Gem’s operating budget and financial accounting, growing the grant-based fundraising efforts, donor engagement and promotion, coordinating events and programming, and developing a robust volunteer network. This position requires on-site office hours and may include occasional nights or weekends.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Non-Profit Management, or equivalent.
• Three or more years of management or supervisory experience.
• Experience with fund raising, including grant writing.
• Experience in event promotion and planning.
• Successful completion of all appropriate background check(s) as deemed required.
Reports to: Gem of the Hills Board of Directors (BOD).
Essential Functions:
Financial Operations
• Develop, implement and monitor annual operation plan.
• Set projections and report financial status to the BOD.
Grants & Fundraising
• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy that includes grants, major donors, individual giving, and corporate sponsorships.
• Schedule and coordinate fundraising events.
Programs
• Build the volunteer base to coordinate activities, programs, and services based on community needs and interests in keeping with the overall organization’s mission.
• Evaluate programs and events for their quality and effectiveness.
Marketing & Community Relations
• Work with the BOD, Advisors, and/or other community members to plan and implement community outreach efforts to promote the Gem as a meaningful resource for the community.
Personnel & Volunteers
• Maintains human resource records keeping all contract personnel and volunteer information confidential and secure.
• Prepares and submits all governmental paperwork for contract personnel.
• Recruits and trains a network of volunteers.
Administration
• Works with the Office Manager in preparing reports, statistics, and other required information for BOD meetings.
• Attends BOD meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Demonstrates leadership and management skills.
• Ability to set priorities and coordinate multiple projects.
• Strong computer and technical skills, including word-processing, spreadsheet, and social media.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Displays creative problem-solving skills.
• Works well both independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrates fairness and respect.
Disclaimer
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Gem of the Hills and is subject to change as the needs of the Gem, and the requirements of the position.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
The Gem of the Hills does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
How to Apply
Candidates should submit a copy of their resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Questions should be directed to BOD President, Stefanie Wright at [email protected]. The search will continue until the position is filled.
