WVS is Hiring an Executive Director

Job Title: Executive Director
Location: Winona, MN
Organization: Winona Volunteer Services
Email: employment@winonavs.org
Salary Range: $90,000-$115.000

With dedicated volunteers and partners, Winona Volunteer Services helps people address life’s challenges in a respectful and dignified manner.

We empower individuals and families to overcome life’s challenges by providing essential resources and compassionate support. In partnership with dedicated volunteers and community allies, we foster dignity, hope, and lasting stability for all we serve.

Winona Volunteer Services is a community-based social services agency addressing food insecurity and urgent financial needs. Through programs such as a food shelf, home-delivered meals, coordinated financial assistance, and a thrift store that supports both revenue generation and access to affordable clothing, we strengthen stability and opportunity across the Winona community.

The Executive Director serves as the chief leader and administrator of Winona Volunteer Services. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director advances the organization’s mission through visionary leadership, sound financial management, and effective operational oversight.

This role requires strong strategic thinking, community engagement, and a deep commitment to fostering an inclusive, mission-driven organizational culture.

• Provide strategic leadership while overseeing day-to-day operations
• Partner with the Board of Directors to develop and implement the organization’s vision, goals, and long-term strategy
• Develop, manage, and monitor organizational budgets to ensure financial stability
• Lead and execute fundraising strategies, including grant writing, donor cultivation, and community events
• Strengthen donor relationships and expand resource development efforts
• Recruit, supervise, and support staff and volunteers, fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture
• Oversee marketing, public relations, and outreach efforts to grow organizational visibility
• Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, volunteers, and community partners
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as grant requirements
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, implementing improvements as needed
• Serve as a public representative and advocate for the organization’s mission and services
• Identify and pursue opportunities for growth, innovation, and expanded community impact

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3–5 years of leadership experience in nonprofit or social services preferred
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, donor relations, and resource development
• Strong financial management and budgeting skills
• Strategic planning and organizational leadership experience
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and public speaking skills
• Proven ability to inspire, motivate, and manage staff and volunteers
• Deep commitment to the mission, values, and community impact of Winona Volunteer Services

Winona Volunteer Services offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and additional support designed to promote employee well-being.

Salary Range: $90,000-$115,000

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 letters of professional reference to: employment@winonavs.org.

Applications will be accepted beginning June 15th, 2026 through July 17th, 2026.