Executive Director
Company: Groundwork Somerville
Location: Somerville
Posted on: February 22, 2021
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Job Description:
Groundwork Somerville seeks a dynamic, passionate,
entrepreneurial, and mission-driven leader to bring GWS into its
third decade. While the Executive Director will play a key external
role of--promoting the organization's work and cultivating
relationships, they are primarily responsible for the
administrative duties of the organization including finances
(budgeting, contracts, accounting),--personnel management,
fundraising, and organizational development.The Executive Director
requires a variety of skills and a passion for approaching
environmental challenges through a community-driven lens. GWS
believes in the power of collaboration, and achieves results by
building partnerships. This new staff person benefits from the
strength of our history, a motivated team, and innovative
programming. They also find ample opportunities to develop creative
solutions to the community's needs.What You Bring* Strategic and
visionary nonprofit leader with at least 8 years experience in
leadership roles, with success in managing programs, teams, budget
development, and contract management* Demonstrated success in
developing and executing fundraising strategies, with particular
strength in grant writing and raising funds from corporate and
individual donors* 5-8 years experience supervising a diverse staff
with a strong, successful track record* Commitment to Groundwork
Somerville's mission, youth empowerment, and addressing the impact
of racism and other oppressions on health equity and local food,
environmental, and social issues* Detail-oriented, strong
organizational skills, ability to manage multiple competing
priorities* Connection to and knowledge of the Somerville
community, or a desire to build these connections* Demonstration of
excellence in fast-paced environments; ability to innovate and lead
efforts within a mission-driven organization* Skilled
relationship-builder and spokesperson, able to engage a diverse
range of partners and donors as well as community members and
program participants, with a passion for building community* Must
be fluent in spoken and written English. Proficiency (verbal and
written) in another, non-English language preferred (e.g. Spanish,
Portuguese, Haitian Creole)If you are an experienced manager
interested in working with an amazing group of staff and board, GWS
might be the place for you! This is a 25-hour a week position for
2021, with the intention of moving to full time in 2022. The
following lay out the responsibilities we foresee this position
undertaking in 2021:Organizational Leadership* Oversee all
budgeting efforts, including financial management and reporting,
budget preparation, and contract negotiation, in collaboration with
the Board Finance Committee* Manage all legal,--fiscal, and
administrative processes, including billing & contracts, HR
compliance & payroll, financial management, annual review, funder
reports, and compliance with state and federal laws* Uphold the
values and culture of the organization by fostering a positive,
team-oriented, environment, while putting a premium on racial and
social justice, both internally and externally * Work closely with
the Board Executive Committee to recruit and train board, and host
monthly meetings Staff Management* Manage and develop staff,
including hiring, delegation of responsibility, team building and
evaluation, and building organizational diversity on staff, intern
program, and volunteer base* Support staff and volunteers to
organize and implement projects in Somerville and the Mystic River
region* Hold monthly staff meetings to ensure quality project
management* Hold annual reviews for each staff member, with the
Board Programs CommitteeFundraising, Communication, and
Collaboration* Develop and implement strategies to build and
invigorate an active base of volunteers and donors * Identify,
pursue and secure funding, including grants, gifts,
fee-for-service, in-kind donations, non-traditional funding, online
marketing, and business sponsorship, in partnership with staff and
the Board Development Committee, with a focus on building a robust
unrestricted major gifts program* Work to improve awareness of
Groundwork and our efforts among Somerville residents and
region-wide through increased communications, partnerships, and
marketing* Cultivate and manage relationships with community
members, organizations, city agencies, elected officials,
charitable foundations, and other funders* Utilize the Groundwork
USA network via active participation in the Executive Director
monthly meetings, annual Assembly, and annual report, among other
opportunities* Serve as a spokesperson and representative of
Groundwork SomervilleSalary and BenefitsGroundwork Somerville
offers a competitive salary and benefits package, with a pay range
between $45K-$52K (for 25 hours/week; commensurate with
experience), 50% coverage of health insurance, paid holidays,
vacation, sick, and personal time, and more. GWS is operating
remotely for office tasks, requires regular site visits to our
programs, and often works nights and weekends. How to ApplyTo
apply, send a resume--and--cover letter--detailing how you are
qualified for, and what you will bring to, this position as a PDF
document to--director@groundworksomerville.org--by February 5,
2021.Somerville residents strongly encouraged to apply. GWS is an
equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an
environment that welcomes and embraces diversity. GWS does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender,
national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual
orientation, or any other legally protected status. People of Color
and those with other marginalized identities are strongly
encouraged to apply.
Keywords: Groundwork Somerville, Somerville , Executive Director, Accounting, Auditing , Somerville, Massachusetts
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