Classification: Full-time, non-exempt

Salary Range: $65,000-75,000, DOE, with full benefits

Start Date: As soon as possible

Organizational Summary: Brothers on the Rise (BOTR) empowers boys and young men of color (BYMOC) to achieve individual success, develop healthy relationships and contribute to a more just and equitable society. Together with parents, teachers and providers, we help develop boys into responsible, peaceful, caring and productive young men. This is accomplished through gender-responsive, culturally affirming direct services as well as through training and technical assistance for schools and agencies to more effectively and equitably serve this population.

BOTR is currently a fiscally sponsored project of the nonprofit organization, San Francisco Study Center, but has incorporated with the state and received its 501(c)(3) tax exempt status from the IRS. The anticipated date of separation from the fiscal sponsor is July 1, 2016, at which point BOTR will be a fully independent 501(c)(3). Our administrative office is in Fruitvale within the Spanish Speaking Citizen’s Foundation and our youth programs take place at Oakland public schools and parks sites. We also provide training and technical assistance to schools, nonprofits and public sector agencies throughout the Bay Area, and engage in research and writing that affects the field on a broader scale.

Position Summary: The Executive Director (E.D.) reports to the Board of Directors, and is responsible for the consistent achievement of BOTR’s mission and financial objectives. The E.D. will bring strong skills and experience in nonprofit administration, as well as a great passion for empowerment work with urban youth and families, and particularly with BYMOC. The E.D. ideally brings a strong base of knowledge in the communities served by BOTR, which include Oakland, the East Bay, and the Bay Area at large. This includes a grounding in both the issues facing our clients – youth, families, nonprofits, as well as public schools and agencies – and strong connections with other organizations and funders active in this sector of health, human service and social change work.

Responsibilities

I Leadership, Strategic and Business Planning

A. Develops, maintains, and supports a strong Board of Directors including by serving as an ex-officio member. Serves as organizational liaison to board level committees or establish staff designee.

B. In conjunction with the Board and management team, sets organizational direction including through use of strategic and business planning processes

II Program Development and Administration

A. Assures that BOTR has a long-range program strategy for making consistent and timely progress in achieving its mission.

B. Provides leadership in developing program, organizational and financial plans with the Board of Directors and staff, and carries out plans and policies authorized by the Board

C. Oversees the maintenance of official records and documents, and ensures compliance with federal, state and local regulations

D. Maintains a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the areas of expertise related to the delivery of BOTR’s programs

E. Ensures the development and implementation of strong program evaluation procedures and measureable outcomes consistent with BOTR’s mission and goals

III Budget, Finance and Other Legal Compliance

A. Develops and assures the maintenance of sound financial practices.

B. Works with staff, Finance Committee and the Board in preparing an annual budget

C. Oversees expenses and revenue to ensure that the organization operates within budget and other grant/contract guidelines

D. Works with Board and staff to conduct official correspondence and execute legal documents

E. Assures organization is in compliance with local, state and federal guidelines as it relates to financial reporting, business licensing, maintaining liability coverage and other legal and ethical standards of nonprofit organizational management

IV Fundraising

A. In conjunction with staff and Board, establishes a fundraising plan in advance of each fiscal year

B. Ensures that adequate funds are available to permit the organization to carry out its work while maintaining a healthy level of reserves

C. Leads efforts to implement fundraising plan, including through securing grants, contracts, sponsorships, in-kind donations and individual giving

V Human Resources

A. Oversees recruitment, employment, and performance of all personnel, both paid staff and volunteers

B. Directly supervises senior management staff as well as staff/consultants in the areas of finance, human resources and fundraising

C. Ensures that job descriptions are developed, that regular performance evaluations are held, and that sound human resource practices, partners and policies are in place

D. Encourages staff and volunteer development and education, and assists program staff in relating their specialized duties to the overall BOTR mission and goals

E. Promotes and maintains a work environment that attracts, keeps, and motivates a diverse staff of high performing individuals

VI Communications

A. Keeps the Board fully informed on the condition of the organization and all important factors influencing it

B. Assures the activities of the organization as well as its programs and goals are well publicized to its constituent communities and its funders through well-developed communication tools

C. Establishes on an ongoing basis, sound working relationships and cooperative arrangements with community groups and organizations

D. Represents BOTR programs and objectives to agencies, organizations, donors and the general public

Qualifications (Candidates may not have all these but should have at least most)

A. Bachelor’s degree, Master’s preferred

B. At least 3 years of experience in high-level nonprofit administration as an Executive Director, Associate/Deputy Director, CFO, COO, Director of Operations, Director of Programs or similar

C. An unwavering commitment to the mission and goals of BOTR

D. A strong work history with communities of color in health, human services, social change or related field

E. Solid experience with financial management systems (we use Quickbooks) as well as developing and implementing human resources policies and procedures

F. Past success with fund resource development, including grant writing, contracts, reporting and/or developing individual giving

G. Proven track record of developing, strengthening and evaluating successful youth programming

H. Strong skills in staff management and with developing a strong Board of Directors

I. A strong network of individuals and institutions active in BOTR’s fields of practice and a history of establishing and leveraging community partnerships

J. Excellent written/verbal communication and conflict resolution skills

K. Experience with marketing the message of an organization including through presentations, online tools, and organizational literature

How to apply

Please submit to edsearch@brothersontherise.org your resume/C.V., a cover letter, and list of 3 professional references two of whom must be current/former supervisors. Please list their name, title, organization, professional relationship to you, email and phone of each. Also, please indicate the earliest date you could start this job with us.