Overview
Founded in 2007, Girls Inc. Westchester is seeking to hire a dynamic new leader to replace our Founder & Executive Director. As a young affiliate of the Girls Inc. national organization – a 150 year old non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold – Girls Inc. Westchester has established a strong foundation upon which to build and is poised for further growth and expansion. Our board and staff have cultivated a loyal donor base and achieved a sustainable annual operating budget approaching $500,000. Since opening our doors eight years ago, we have delivered life-changing programs to more than 2,000 area girls ages 9 to 18. Our goal is to bring the Girls Inc. experience to more of the 66,000 girls living in Westchester communities.

Our model is simple but effective. Girls Inc. gives girls the right tools and support to succeed, including trained professionals who mentor and guide them in a safe, girls-only environment – typically in schools or community centers – peers who share their drive and aspirations, and research-based programming. At Girls Inc., girls learn to set and achieve goals, boldly confront challenges, resist peer pressure, see college as attainable, and explore nontraditional fields such as science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). In our programs we teach girls how to use their knowledge and strength to promote positive change for themselves and their communities.

We are looking for an exemplary leader to manage and grow our organization by implementing our vision, demonstrating our values, and realizing our strategic goals and priorities. Our ideal candidate must be passionate about our mission, knowledgeable about youth development, an experienced fundraiser, financially savvy, and capable of hitting the ground running to help build upon the momentum we have already established.

Role and Responsibilities
Reporting to the board of trustees, the Executive Director is responsible for providing vision, leadership, management and direction to the Girls Inc. Westchester organization, comprised of a small yet impactful staff and a cadre of volunteers, all dedicated to our mission, vision and values and to bringing the Girls Inc. experience to girls across Westchester County. In addition, the Executive Director is charged with procuring and growing resources to sustain and grow our organization in Westchester communities. This will entail cultivating relationships with current and potential donors – including individuals, corporations and other institutions, current and prospective board members and volunteers as well as representatives of local government and community-based organizations across Westchester County.

Working closely with the board and staff, the Executive Director will develop and implement the annual goals designed to achieve the short- and long-term strategic priorities for Girls Inc. Westchester.

Leadership

Provide day-to-day leadership, oversight and direction to the staff and volunteers. Lead, coach, develop, motivate and inspire the staff and volunteers to support our mission and work.

 Sustain a positive work environment by maintaining a culture of openness, collaboration and cooperation.

 Collaborate with the board in defining the strategic direction and priorities. Oversee and support the active engagement of board members, funders, volunteers, event committees, and partner organizations.

Fundraising

 Oversee fundraising and development efforts with a view to diversifying funding streams to support existing program operations and expand capacity to implement the strategic plan.

 Identify and cultivate potential donors and continue to strengthen relationships with existing donors.

Board Development

 Develop, maintain, and support a strong board. Serve as ex-officio member of each board committee.

 Proactively seek and strengthen board involvement to ensure long-term success and viability.

 Identify and develop relationships with potential board members and volunteers.

Program Excellence

 Collaborate with the Program Director to ensure monthly program commitments are met and programmatic excellence is maintained.

 Ensure effective systems are in place for rigorous program evaluation to track progress and regularly evaluate program components. Administration and Operations

 Establish/ensure effective and efficient systems, processes and procedures are in place to deliver on our commitments and achieve the annual goals and strategic priorities.

Communicator/Ambassador

 Effectively communicate goals and outcomes to the board, funders, and other stakeholders.

 Raise Girls Inc. Westchester’s visibility as a leader in the field of youth development. Be a proactive and effective ambassador to all external stakeholders including but not limited to funders, partners, the youth development community, media, government and other community-based organizations.

 Interface effectively with members of the Girls Inc. national organization. Be knowledgeable in their strategy, practices, resources, etc. Leverage the resources available for the benefit of our local affiliate.

Requirements and Qualifications

 College degree required, preferably in a relevant discipline such as non-profit management or educational administration; advanced degree in education, youth development or other relevant field is highly desirable.

 Minimum of five years of management experience, with a track record of effectively leading outcomes-based programs, and fundraising experience that includes securing funding from diverse sources.

 Strong leadership skills and qualities and the ability to effectively lead, manage, coach and develop a high performing team.

 Strong financial acumen. Prior experience managing an operating budget is required. Comfort level making data based decisions and using different types of data effectively to evaluate programs, opportunities, etc.

 Superior organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple competing priorities.

 Experience working with a board of directors; ability and motivation to cultivate board member relationships.

 Strong understanding of marketing and public relations and the skills to engage a wide range of stakeholders and cultures.

 Desire to work in an informal but highly energetic, mission driven environment that thrives on entrepreneurial spirit and collaborative engagement.

 Exceptional speaking, writing and presentation skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.

 Demonstrated ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and interests.

 Ability to think strategically while also having a hands-on approach to getting things done.

 Excellent judgment. Personal qualities of integrity, self-awareness, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed.

How to apply

Please email your resume and a cover letter describing your interest, qualifications, and salary requirements to the Board of Directors of Girls Inc. Westchester at EDsearch@girlsincwestchester.org