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Regional Executive Director, Boston, BUILD
Position: Regional Executive Director, Boston
Functional Area:
Organization: BUILD
Location: Boston, MA
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Overview:
BUILD, a social venture headquartered in Northern California with offices in the Bay Area, Washington, D.C. and Boston, is a four-year, entrepreneurship-focused college preparation program. Our mission is to provide real-world entrepreneurial experience that empowers youth from under-resourced communities to excel in education, lead in their communities, and succeed professionally. By helping students develop and run their own small businesses, BUILD supplements traditional school with real-world business experiences and critical skill-building for the future. For more information about the organization, please visit our website at http://www.build.org.
Position:
BUILD is in the midst of substantial, long term national expansion and we’re looking for a dynamic, entrepreneurial and talented leader to lead the start-up of our new program site in Boston, grow our local presence and achieve significant impact in the region. Working under the supervision of the Managing Director, the Regional Executive Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of program operations at BUILD’s local site and managing a vibrant team of staff members. In addition, the Regional Executive Director will be the chief strategist of the local site, setting aggressive goals for the organization and implementing tactics to surpass those goals. With the support of the national development team, the Regional Executive Director will lead the growth of the programs through attracting new funding sources and serving as an external spokesperson for BUILD in Boston, increasing visibility and brand awareness throughout the community. This position requires a high-level of drive and passion for our work, exceptional capacity for management and fundraising and the ability to direct the day-to-day operations of a growing, dynamic organization.
Responsibilities:
External Relations & Fundraising
• With the support of the national office and Development Director, design and implement a development plan for the region and grow a sustainable local funding base, raising at least 50% of the region’s operating budget
• Recruit and support an Advisory Board charged with providing programmatic guidance, building connections and supporting fundraising to advance programmatic goals with in the region
• Serve as the external face of BUILD in the Boston community with strategic community partners (school districts, corporations and other nonprofits), in the philanthropic community and in the media to increase visibility and awareness of the BUILD program
Program Management and Expansion:
• Oversee all aspects of the creation of BUILD programming in the region including program planning, implementation, evaluation and overall program quality and staff hiring and developing in partnership with the Chief Program Officer
• As staff are hired and programming beings, work closely with Site Directors to develop, document and implement best practices and promote continuous learning and resource sharing
• Scout prospective communities within the region (1-2 hour radius) and lead the research into site viability/feasibility in accordance with the national expansion strategy
• Lead new site implementation and initial community building, including procuring agreements with schools/districts, hiring site staff, sourcing incubator locations, etc.
Management & Operations:
• Recruit, train and manage the Site Directors within region to ensure effective implementation of BUILD’s four-year program
• Develop the annual plan and regional budget in alignment with national strategic plans
• In partnership with the management team, supervise all aspects of the region’s budget to ensure strategic use of resources to achieve the annual goals
• Build a strong team and ensure direct reports are maximizing their individual potential as organizational leaders with explicit professional development goals
• Steward a strong culture based on BUILD’s core values and guiding principles
Qualifications:
• Significant experience and a track record of success working in an educational, youth-based organization in Boston with a proven record of staff management, program development and fundraising skills
• Demonstrated record of leadership in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment working both on the development of organizational strategy and execution of the plan
• Excellent communication (both written and verbal) skills with the ability to connect with various different constituencies including students, parents, educators, community members and funders
• Commitment to using entrepreneurship as a vehicle for providing students access to better educational opportunities
• Strong belief that higher-education access, and ultimately attainment, is a key factor in equalizing disparities in the U.S.
• Working knowledge of best program and educational practices; experience with program evaluations a plus
• Demonstrated ability to manage people and projects at multiple remote locations
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills as well as creativity and flexibility
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
BUILD will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, or sexual orientation. Further, BUILD actively seeks to recruit and retain a diverse staff in all areas of operations.
To Apply:
Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity, both in Word format to Christa Roth at http://jobs.cgcareers.org/application.aspx?id=1641 Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
