Month: October 2024

Xiente, formerly known as Norris Square Community Alliance, is a nonprofit organization based in Philadelphia, PA in operation for over 40 years. It was founded in 1982 by a group of community women who decided to take control of their neighborhood and provide a safe and healthy environment for their children. Our mission is to transform communities by empowering individuals to achieve social mobility.

Xiente addresses poverty through a holistic approach that includes personalized economic mobility plans for families. Bringing a comprehensive approach to tackling poverty and promoting economic mobility, Xiente offers programs that include early childhood education, youth development programs, financial literacy, workforce development, and housing services. Two of Xiente’s key programs include:

• Busesito (The Little Bus), Philadelphia’s first mobile bilingual preschool on wheels designed to bring early childhood education to children throughout different neighborhoods in the city who do not have access to preschool.

• Prosperity Lab, a comprehensive program that offers a range of economic and social services to help families overcome the barriers that prevent them from achieving financial stability and prosperity and guide them toward middle-class status.

With a diverse workforce of over 120 employees, Xiente’s team reflects the organization’s commitment to inclusivity and community representation. Recently, Xiente was certified as a https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7066042, highlighting the organization’s positive and supportive work environment for employees.

Learn more about Xiente at https://www.xiente.org.
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The Oak Park Public Library is a well-loved resource at the heart of the community. The mission of the Oak Park Public Library (the library) is to share the information, services, and opportunities that fulfill Oak Park’s aspirations and progress toward achieving its vision to empower every voice in the community.

Oak Park Public Library is located in Oak Park, a Book Sanctuary Community within the State of Illinois, which passed the first-in-the-nation state bill protecting against book bans. The library provides a third space, beyond work and homes, that is free and welcoming for everyone. Oak Park Public Library values and prioritizes:

• Equity and Anti-Racism with core values of Accessibility, Empowerment, Courage, Impact, Innovation, Representation, and Social Justice;
• Engagement with core values of Civic Responsibility, Collaboration, Compassion, Empathy, Gathering, and Participation;
• Learning with core values of Access, Education, Intellectual Freedom, Knowledge, Literacy, Opportunity, and Privacy; and
• Stewardship with core values of Accountability, Affordability, Health, Preservation, Safety, Sustainability, and Transparency.

These four pillars were developed through a yearslong process of turning outward, listening to what kind of community Oak Parkers want to live in, as well as turning inward soliciting staff input and conducting an internal equity audit. During this process, an Anti-Racism Advisory Team was formed—consisting of library staff, patrons, board representation, local administrators, and young adults— to develop an anti-racism strategic plan. Oak Parkers shared that they aspire to live in a community that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and empathetic, as well as a place that supports education, health, literacy, safety, and affordability. With this awareness, the Board, Executive Director, and Leadership Team collaboratively set these four pillars of Strategic Priorities and the intention of being a Library for Everyone.

Oak Park Public Library is committed to serving everyone, especially those in the community who most need access to services and resources and for whom barriers may sometimes hinder full and equitable access. That includes those who are experiencing homelessness, those with health challenges, those with financial challenges, and other vulnerable or marginalized members of the community.

Oak Park Public Library consists of the Main Library, Dole Branch Library, and Maze Branch Library. In 2023, 371,003 patrons made in-person visits to the three Oak Park Public Library branches, and 39,472 people were reached via onsite and offsite library programs and outreach visits. 1,469,524 physical and digital items were circulated including 13,733 materials which were delivered directly to patrons where they live and work and 1,396 materials were distributed at community events via the Library’s Book Bike. The FY2024 budget is $12m.

The Oak Park Public Library sits at the center of the community and provides innovative ways for patrons to engage. Some highlights include:

• Creative Studio, Oak Park Creates, Special Collections and Art in the Library;
• Library of Things, Book Bikes, Pop-Up Libraries and Home Delivery;
• Social Services Team and Health and Wellness programs;
• Idea Box, Multicultural Collection, and Multicultural Celebrations; and
• Disability Pride, Older Adults Resources, Rainbow Services, Transgender Resources

Learn more about the Oak Park Public Library at https://www.oppl.org/

About the Position

The Board of Trustees of the Oak Park Public Library seeks an experienced, compassionate, collaborative leader to serve as Executive Director of the 5-star designated library serving a vibrant, diverse, and socially engaged community directly west of Chicago.

In partnership with the Board of Trustees, the Executive Director will guide Oak Park Public Library in the next chapter of its shared vision. The Executive Director will be responsible for the organization’s management, effectiveness, sustainability, and growth by stewarding a Leadership Team responsible for Finance & Human Resources, Communications and Development, Facilities, Equity and Anti-Racism, Community Engagement, Social Services and Public Safety, Collections and Technology, Patron Services, Children’s Services, Middle and High School Services, Adult Services and Management. Overall, the Executive Director is responsible for the professional development, encouragement, and leadership of over 130 full-time and part-time staff members and reports to a seven-member elected Board of Trustees.
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Xiente, formerly known as Norris Square Community Alliance, is a nonprofit organization based in Philadelphia, PA in operation for over 40 years. It was founded in 1982 by a group of community women who decided to take control of their neighborhood and provide a safe and healthy environment for their children. Our mission is to transform communities by empowering individuals to achieve social mobility.

Xiente addresses poverty through a holistic approach that includes personalized economic mobility plans for families. Bringing a comprehensive approach to tackling poverty and promoting economic mobility, Xiente offers programs that include early childhood education, youth development programs, financial literacy, workforce development, and housing services.   Two of Xiente’s key programs include:

• Busesito (The Little Bus), Philadelphia’s first mobile bilingual preschool on wheels designed to bring early childhood education to children throughout different neighborhoods in the city who do not have access to preschool.
• Prosperity Lab, a comprehensive program that offers a range of economic and social services to help families overcome the barriers that prevent them from achieving financial stability and prosperity and guide them toward middle-class status.

With a diverse workforce of over 120 employees, Xiente’s team reflects the organization’s commitment to inclusivity and community representation. Recently, Xiente was certified as a https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7066042, highlighting the organization’s positive and supportive work environment for employees.

Learn more about Xiente at https://www.xiente.org.

The Opportunity

As Xiente moves into its next chapter, the organization is expanding its leadership team with a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and a Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Xiente is seeking a proactive, results-oriented leader to serve as the COO, focusing on enhancing the organization’s strategy and positioning Xiente to meet current and future needs. The COO will work closely with the CFO and CEO to drive Xiente’s strategic direction and operational excellence.

This leader will focus on the following areas:

Organizational Scaling and Efficiency: The COO is expected to leverage extensive experience in scaling and optimizing organizations. This includes collaborating with staff, leadership, and external partners to build on Xiente’s achievements, foster continued growth, and implement robust project management systems across diverse teams.

Strategic Planning: The COO will identify opportunities to enhance Xiente’s community impact and will play a critical role in shaping the organization’s strategic direction. These responsibilities include developing and executing new systems and leveraging best practices to improve operations.

Program Oversight: The COO’s direct reports include the team members managing Xiente’s programs in Education, Family Support, Workforce Development, and Youth Services, along with two Area Directors. The COO will guide and lead program staff to foster a collaborative, results-driven work environment. The team will consistently assess program effectiveness and design new initiatives to meet emerging community needs.

Compliance: This leader will oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of policies and procedures to ensure Xiente remains compliant with all regulatory requirements and funders’ contractual obligations. This includes partnering with the CFO to ensure accurate financial reporting, adherence to funding guidelines, and maintaining ethical standards in line with governance and legal frameworks.

Community Connection: In addition, the COO should have an ability to develop strong relationships in North Philadelphia, with expertise within similar communities. This connection is crucial for maintaining the core of Xiente’s mission and culture while enhancing productivity and impact.

Leadership and Team Development: The COO will lead with creativity, openness, and flexibility, ensuring team members have the necessary resources and support. They will cultivate a diverse, cohesive team environment that promotes innovation, inclusivity, and accountability. In addition, the COO will lead with compassion, build trust, foster innovation, motivate and support staff, and ensure strong internal communication and collaboration.

Continuous Improvement: The COO will lead efforts to refine strategic priorities, enhance Xiente’s impact, and strengthen its infrastructure. They will drive a culture of continuous improvement, evidence-building, and performance management. To that end, the COO will support teams in achieving program goals, tracking outcomes, and integrating data to enhance impact.
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Perinatal Support Washington (PS-WA) seeks a visionary Executive Director to lead the organization into its next chapter of growth and impact. We are committed to shining a light on perinatal mental health to support all families and communities. We support people in the emotional transition to parenthood, including those experiencing depression, anxiety, loss, infertility, trauma, and more.

PS-WA is seeking a leader who shares our commitment to supporting families through this transformational time of life. Having recently gone through a period of significant organizational growth and transformation, we are looking for a leader who is excited to work alongside us to stabilize and strengthen our foundation so we can realize PS-WA’s incredible opportunities for impact.

We are particularly eager to meet candidates who:

• Are experienced nonprofit leaders, with a track record of leading an organization through growth and change.
• Have experience building and supporting effective teams, including fostering a culture of collaborative decision-making, supporting wellness, and celebrating and uplifting the lived expertise, knowledge and skills of all staff.
• Are practiced and proactive fundraisers with strong relationship-building skills, and demonstrated capacity to support a fast-growing organization through significant momentum.
• Are familiar with the perinatal mental health landscape, how to build relationships with peer organizations and providers, and cultivate community partnerships and coalitions to advocate for systemic change and resources.
• Understand board governance, volunteer engagement, and nonprofit f inance and operations.
• Have fluency and experience leading and operationalizing anti-racist culture building efforts and prioritizing trauma-informed, culturally- responsive programming. Come join us in this exciting work!

SALARY:

$120k – $140k

LOCATION:

Seattle, WA

TO APPLY:

Applications submitted by Thursday, October 31 will be given full consideration. Early applications are strongly encouraged. Interviews are anticipated in early to mid November.