Executive Director - Groundwork Somerville

Somerville MA

12 January, 2021

9:31 PM

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 managementDemonstrated success in developing and executing fundraising strategies, with particular strength in grant writing and raising funds from corporate and individual donors5-8 years experience supervising a diverse staff with a strong, successful track recordCommitment 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 issuesDetail-oriented, strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple competing prioritiesConnection to and knowledge of the Somerville community, or a desire to build these connectionsDemonstration of excellence in fast-paced environments; ability to innovate and lead efforts within a mission-driven organizationSkilled 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 communityMust 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. See our website for full job description. Salary and Benefits Groundwork 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 Apply To 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 [email protected] 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.