Category: Executive Level

Green Building United (GBU) is seeking a dynamic and passionate executive director to drive the vision and build on our 20-year history working in the sustainable building and climate resilience movement in the greater Philadelphia region, including the Lehigh Valley and the State of Delaware.

Organization Overview

Formed in 2001, GBU’s mission is to foster transformative impact in our communities through green building education and advocacy. GBU is a 501c3 nonprofit organization with more than 500 members, and work areas divided among education, policy and advocacy, and strategic initiatives. GBU is funded through an even mix of memberships and corporate partnerships, major events, and grants and contracts. GBU is governed by a 20+ person Board of Directors and currently has five full-time staff. GBU’s staff works collaboratively and engages frequently with the Board and other volunteers.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

GBU is committed to improving diversity and inclusion across the organization, including at the staff level, and strives to center equity and racial justice in our work. GBU can only realize its mission and goals effectively by achieving greater diversity – whether of race, gender, sexual orientation, economic, or ability – among the stakeholders who inform and engage with our work. GBU crosses different professional disciplines, many of which are not diverse, but we are committed to being a resource within this community, by continuing our anti-racism work.

Position Summary

Green Building United’s executive director is a strong leader and visionary who ensures the overall health, growth, and sustainability of the organization. The ideal candidate has experience interacting and collaborating with a broad group of stakeholders and can motivate others to successfully achieve common goals. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the executive director supports the creation and successful implementation of GBU’s strategic plan, including the organization’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts and all annual work plans and progress reporting.

The executive director divides time between the following key responsibilities:

• Managing HR and supporting all staff in creating a healthy workplace culture.
• Supporting and advising the Board of Directors and all board committees.
• Supporting the work of all GBU communities and volunteer efforts.
• Overseeing the success of all education, advocacy, and strategic initiatives.
• Fundraising/external relationship management with all sponsors, funders, and donors.
• Representing GBU publicly including industry/conference presentations and media relations.
• Financial management and operations including budgeting, accounting, and grants administration.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates for this position will share a commitment to sustainability and green building practices and will bring a variety of experiences and attributes to GBU, including:

Leadership

• Effective leadership skills combined with an entrepreneurial approach and sound business judgment.
• At least five years of experience in a supervisory capacity at a non-profit organization preferred, but leadership roles in other organizations or board capacities will be considered.

Fundraising and Development

• Experience in fundraising on behalf of a non-profit with demonstrated success in soliciting sponsors, funders, members, and donors.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of grant administration, including the ability to identify grant opportunities aligned with GBU’s mission.

Relationship Management and Communications

• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with government officials, industry leaders, and key nonprofit partners ranging from trade associations to neighborhood organizations.
• Excellent communication skills including effectively responding to all stakeholder groups in both written and oral form.
• The ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, legal documents, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.

Content Knowledge

• Familiarity with the range of codes, standards, and programs that are relevant to GBU’s mission and regularly offered educational content.
• Understanding of climate and sustainability policy at the state and local levels.
• Environmental justice and equitable decarbonization experience.
• Experience with or understanding of commercial real estate and building energy efficiency.

Skills and Abilities

• Superior written and verbal communications skills.
• Experience with building and managing strong teams.
• Budgeting and financial management in a nonprofit setting.
• Event planning and management experience preferred.

GBU’s office is in Center City Philadelphia. GBU staff are currently dividing time between working remotely and in-person in the main office. GBU promotes a healthy work-life balance by maintaining flexible schedules for all staff. Ability to work outside of regular business hours for events, and for occasional day travel to areas throughout our region, including the Lehigh Valley and State of Delaware, is required (personal car not required). Residency in the region, or ability to commute, is required.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time position that offers competitive compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience, and excellent benefits including: health, dental, and vision, a 401k plan, commuter benefits, and access to a flexible spending account to pay for medical and dependent care expenses pre-tax. In addition, GBU offers paid time off and paid professional development opportunities.

 To apply, submit both your resume and a cover letter to hr@greenbuildingunited.org with the subject line “Executive Director.” Applications will be considered until position is filled.

Green Building United is an equal opportunity employer.

Build and lead an equity-focused human capital strategy at a leading, nonprofit financial services organization that promotes economic mobility and financial security for families with low incomes.

About Compass Working Capital

Anti-poverty programs in the United States provide critical, but insufficient, support to families with low incomes. If we are to end poverty and close racial and gender wealth gaps in our communities, we must support families to build the financial assets and capabilities needed to achieve their goals and dreams.

Since 2005, Compass Working Capital (“Compass”) has been working to do just that, by providing savings and financial coaching programs that support families with low incomes to build assets, achieve their financial goals, and become financially secure. Our vision is to build a leading, nonprofit financial services organization that promotes economic mobility and financial security for families with low incomes by influencing field-related practice and policy. Within the last decade alone, Compass clients, who are primarily women of color, have built over $8 million in savings across our programs in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.

In late 2019, through philanthropic investment, Compass embarked on a strategic plan to significantly expand its national scope and impact. This investment provides Compass with the funding and support to ready the organization for greater impact by ending asset poverty for 220,000 families with low incomes by 2030. We envision a day when asset building is the norm, and not the exception, in our nation’s anti-poverty work.

About the Position

Reporting to the CEO and serving as a member of the Executive Team, the CHRO (“CHRO”) is responsible for leading the development and execution of our equity-focused human capital strategy. The CHRO will oversee all human resources areas, including talent management, compensation benchmarking and analysis, benefits and payroll administration, employee engagement and relations, compliance, and workforce and professional development planning. As a member of the Executive Team, the CHRO will ensure Compass continues to build a strong, diverse, and inclusive culture across today’s organization and with an eye towards future growth.

We seek a solutions-focused and collaborative problem-solver who has demonstrated alignment with Compass’ mission, either through lived, work, or volunteer experience with families with low incomes. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on Human Resources leader who seeks an opportunity to build the Human Resources function in a growing, entrepreneurial nonprofit. The CHRO will directly manage a Human Resources Manager and Administrative Associate based in Boston. This role reports to the CEO.

Compass’ national headquarters is in downtown Boston, and the organization has a growing field presence in Philadelphia. Staff primarily live and work across the northeast region and in Philadelphia. The CHRO can be based in Boston or Philadelphia.

To learn more about working at Compass, our values, impact, benefits, and commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, please click here.

Addressing Current and Future Needs

The urgency of Compass’ work has been underscored by the pandemic crisis, which has had a disparate health and economic impact on communities of color. At the same time, the crisis has accelerated the pace of innovation and entrepreneurship across the organization, particularly regarding talent development. Since March 2020, the Compass staff have been working fully remotely and providing financial coaching services for clients by phone and video. We are currently planning for a hybrid office model in which employees have flexibility regarding in person and remote work.

Responsibilities

Human Resources Strategy and Leadership

• Develop and lead human resources planning and talent development strategy that is aligned with Compass’ vision, strategic plan, and values
• Partner with the Executive Team to ensure that diversity, equity, and inclusion are primary in organizational decision making, practices, and culture
• Ensure valued-added partnerships with our human resources partners and products, including our PEO, outsourced recruitment and human resource business partners, and employee experience technology, with an eye toward agility and future growth
• Oversee the organization’s total compensation and benefits policies and practices
• Lead internal employee communications, in partnership with Compass’ marketing and communications team
• Design and implement employee engagement strategies and initiatives to strengthen culture, promote diversity and inclusion, and build internal capacity
• Identify and respond to talent gaps, in partnership with managers, to build bench strength for future organizational growth and development
• Oversee full life cycle of employee engagement, including hiring and onboarding, performance assessment, succession planning and offboarding with a focus on hybrid office model
• Design and oversee an approach to professional learning, including leadership and management practices that align with the organization’s goals and priorities

Human Resources Systems, Administration, and Compliance

• Ensure that Compass develops and maintains strong and compliant HR systems, processes, administrative records, and reporting
• Provide oversight of payroll and benefits function
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Ensure compliance with relevant local and national employment laws and regulations as Compass expands into new states
• Oversee external HR related vendors and partners to ensure well-resourced and agile department focused on achieving organizational goals
• Oversee performance management process to ensure employees receive frequent, clear, and actionable feedback that supports ongoing career development and strong organizational and manager engagement
• Manage planning and budgets for HR services and employee benefits

General Administration

• Lead Compass’ efforts to ensure employees have the tools and resources needed to thrive in both our physical offices and a remote work environment; act as point of contact for our Boston-based location at the Nonprofit Center and future office location in Philadelphia
• Oversee Compass’ physical offices in order to ensure a supportive work environment for Compass employees and a welcoming environment for Compass clients and guests
• Oversee a Boston-based Administrative Associate with responsibilities for reception, facilities, and other administrative needs

Qualifications

We seek a CHRO with a strong “roll-up-your-sleeves” attitude, entrepreneurial spirit, and excellent project management skills. Competitive candidates will demonstrate a strong technical background in human resources and agility within a resource-constrained environment.

There are innumerable ways to learn, grow, and excel professionally. We respect this when we review applications and take a broad look at the experience of each applicant. We want to get to know you and the unique strengths you will bring to the work. This said, we are most likely to be interested in your candidacy if you can demonstrate the majority of the qualifications and experiences listed below.

• Experienced Human Resources and Talent Management Leader: The CHRO will have demonstrated expertise in scaling human resources and talent management functions. This person will have an extensive background managing and developing Human Resources Teams. Highly qualified candidates will bring innovative and proven practices in building and supporting teams in a remote work environment.
• Champion for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: The CHRO will work across the organization to nurture a transparent, inclusive, and compassionate culture where all employees feel recognized and valued. The CHRO will uphold the values of equity and inclusion in all systems and policies of the organization.
• Adept at Change Management + Continuous Improvement: The CHRO will bring a background of managing organizational change and staff development, with a focus on continuous improvement and insights into the impacts of these changes on the culture of an organization. They will have practical experience in communicating change to staff within the organization. The CHRO will have demonstrated success in a fast-paced, collaborative, and learning-oriented environment.
• Relationship Builder and Collaborator: Critical to success in this role, the CHRO will be skilled at building and sustaining excellent relationships with a demonstrated ability to connect, build bridges and work collaboratively. This person will model passion for the mission, a respect for people and a commitment to moving the organization forward.
• Strong Project Manager: The CHRO will be planful, task-oriented, and diligent in overseeing and managing projects and the staff and external consultants supporting the execution of those projects. The CHRO will employ strong cost and risk management skills, be comfortable making difficult decisions under pressure, seek the right solutions to the right problems, delegate when necessary and adjusts schedules, tactics and targets as needed.

Compensation + Benefits

This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to a highly effective nonprofit’s executive team. Salary range begins at $125,000 and is commensurate with lived and professional experience. Compass’ comprehensive benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid parental leave, retirement savings, generous vacation, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, and paid professional development.

How to Apply

To apply to this position, please prepare a resume and cover letter to the attention of the Compass Working Capital Search Committee. For confidential inquiries or for assistance in completing the application, please contact search@positivelypartners.org.

Visit the application portal at: https://careers.positivelypartners.org/jobs/1190375-chief-human-resources-officer?promotion=245735-trackable-share-link-neli

Timeline and Hiring Process

We will review and respond to all applications received. While subject to change, candidates elected to advance throughout the process can expect to progress through a process that includes initial conversations with Positively Partners, an interview with the CEO and members of the Search Committee for finalists, and an interview day with staff. Start date is September 2021.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Compass Working Capital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applications for all positions, without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compass Working Capital is committed to ensuring individuals with disabilities receive the accommodations required for them to interview for a position on our team. Should you require accommodations, please contact search@positivelypartners.org.

The Executive Director is responsible for all daily operations of the Fairmount CDC and the implementation of the organization’s Strategic Plan and its neighborhood plans. This includes leading our various programmatic initiatives, identifying and securing new funding, managing external relationships, and administrative duties as necessary. In addition, the Executive Director is responsible for communicating to the Board and working closely with them to harness their leadership and expertise to move the Fairmount CDC’s Strategic Plan forward. The Executive Director manages 1 full-time staff, 3-4 interns a semester, and 3 independent contractors (communication, accounting, and street sweeping), and volunteers for ad hoc projects throughout the year.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Board Administration

• Lead monthly board meeting, biweekly exec board meeting, other committee meetings as scheduled
• Monthly and annual financial oversight
• Committee creation and management

Office Administration

• Remain up to date on all insurance and D&O policies
• Ensure all addresses, credit cards, auto-payments remain current
• Run bi-weekly payroll
• Collect mail, correctly document checks in Neon CRM system and deposit
• Maintain office as needed

Staff Management

• Create monthly work plans with Business Services Manager and Communication Manager
• Run weekly Business Services and Communication meetings
• Remain available remotely for any issues throughout the week
• Manage street sweeping team with day-to-day needs

Development

• Research grant opportunities
• Apply for and manage recurring grants, including reporting and oversight
• Research and apply for new grants
• Manage Neon CRM system for development
• Capital campaign/other fundraising goals

Events and Fundraising

• Oversee and assist with general event management plans
• Lead organization’s event planning efforts including
• Work with board and staff to hit sponsorship goals
• Sign all contracts and approve spending
• Approve logistics and marketing plans put together by managers
• Work with board to identify other fundraising opportunities

Real Estate Planning/Development

• Continue the development of the Girard Avenue Business Resource Center (BRC)
• Work with partner organizations on redevelopment/blight remediation in the neighborhood
• Continue to develop Real Estate Strategy

Business Resource Center Planning & Implementation

• Create business plan for BRC
• Create implementation/launch plan for BRC
• Oversee all financial aspects of coworking space

Survey Management/Analysis

• Create surveys to facilitate neighborhood input when applicable
• Evaluate and report on survey results
• Monitor and report on analytics as requested

Volunteer Events

• Schedule quarterly clean up events on Girard and Fairmount Ave
• Schedule other volunteer events as needed
• Delegate volunteer event management as appropriate

Miscellaneous

• Responsible for managing numerous external relations with neighborhood groups, specifically Fairmount Civic Association, and key stakeholders within and adjacent to Fairmount
• Build and maintain effective relationships with all elected officials

Position Summary

The Director of Development is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all of Fleisher’s fundraising, with a focus on institutional giving, as well as oversight of the major gifts program, annual fund, planned giving, special events, and capital campaigns. The Director works closely with The Executive Director and the Board of Directors in all development and fundraising endeavors.

The Director of Development ensures that relationships are nurtured and cultivated to bring the greatest amount of resources to Fleisher in order to fulfill its mission and support its operational, programmatic, and strategic activities. The Director of Development is responsible for securing nearly one third of Fleisher’s annual operating budget and for informing, designing, and executing all campaigns and events designed to deepen relationships with constituents and broaden the organization’s base of support.

The Director of Development serves as a key leadership team member and an active participant in making strategic decisions affecting Fleisher. The Director of Development supervises a team that includes a Donor Engagement Officer, Special Events Manager, and Development Assistant.

Background

Located in Southeast Philadelphia, Fleisher is recognized as the nation’s oldest community school of visual arts. Founded in 1898 as the Graphic Sketch Club, Fleisher has maintained its mission to make art accessible to everyone regardless of economic means, background or artistic experience. Samuel Fleisher created a place where anyone, especially those that otherwise lacked access to creative enrichment, could be inspired by art. The endeavor grew so popular that he ultimately acquired three row homes, a former school, and a former church to accommodate classes and exhibitions. After Fleisher’s death in 1944, his estate was left in trust to the Philadelphia Museum of Art for the perpetuation of his vision. In his memory, the Club was renamed the Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial, and became an independent nonprofit in 1983.

Additional detail about Fleisher Art Memorial can be found on its website: http://www.fleisher.org

Our Programs

Fleisher serves over 20,000 annually through its onsite classes as well as numerous programs reaching throughout the city. As it has done from its inception as the Graphic Sketch Club, Fleisher continues to offer free and low-cost classes for every level of artist, from beginner to professional. Our Teen Lounge provides students in grades 9-12 with free artist-led projects during after-school hours, and our new after-school program, Creative Labs, extends learning beyond the school day in workshops designed to helps students in grade K-5 find their artistic voice. Our offsite programs reach broad and deep, and includes ColorWheels, a mobile art studio, and artist-residencies in fifteen schools and social service agencies.

Our galleries are home to ten free exhibitions each year. The Wind Challenge Exhibition Series has showcased artists for more than 40 years, with public programming that engages children and adults. We partner with Calaca Flaca, a committee of local Mexican business owners and activists, to present an annual Dia de los Muertos Festival for 500+ people.

Fleisher’s programs have been recognized as models by the National Guild for Community Arts Education, Grantmakers in the Arts, Americans for the Arts, among others. The Wallace Foundation featured Fleisher in two case studies: Something to Say: Success Principles for Afterschool Arts Programs From Urban Youth and Other Experts (2013) and Staying Relevant in a Changing Neighborhood: How Fleisher Art Memorial is Adapting to Shifting Community Demographics (2015). In 2011, Fleisher received National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award, presented by First Lady Michelle Obama.

Our Operations

Fleisher currently operates with an annual budget of approximately $2 million with 20 staff members. Additionally, almost one hundred part-time teaching artists and faculty members provide classes for a student population that encompasses children and adults, amateurs and professionals, community residents as well as those from across Philadelphia. Approximately 30% of the budget comes from earned income – tuition/studio fees, rentals, and sales of artwork. Income from the Fleisher Trust and other investments comprise another 30%, with the remainder raised in contributed funds from individuals and foundations.

Fleisher’s current facility encompasses six connected buildings which house administrative offices, galleries, multi-use spaces, and working studios – including numerous specialty studios e.g. print making, photography, ceramics, digital media, among others. It completed a master plan in 2015, and has a vision for the future of its campus. Fleisher is equally committed to the depth and quality of its offsite programming made possible through numerous long-term partnerships. We currently present art education programs in fifteen spaces throughout Southeast Philadelphia, and see potential for continued growth and demand.

Fleisher’s culture is one of collaboration and team effort. The Board is highly engaged, serving Fleisher from both oversight and operational functions; there are numerous working committees working closely with highly qualified staff.

Responsibilities

Fundraising

• Sustain and build the infrastructure needed to grow the currently $2.5M budget through the solicitation of major gifts, individual gifts and memberships, government grants, special events, and corporate and foundation support.
• Expand and diversify Fleisher’s donor base/pipeline and work closely with other team members to secure funding for new initiatives.
• Overall grant management and organization including writing proposals, LOIs, and reports, researching and identifying prospects, pipelines, tracking, strategy, task assignment, and maintenance of timelines.
• Guide and support the activities of the Executive Director in all matters related to major gifts, institutional funders, and individual donor relationships.

Leadership

• Lead the efforts of the Development Committee of the board. Support and improve the engagement of board members in development activities.
• Monitor and report regularly on the progress of the development program.
• Oversee research of funding sources and trends, with foresight, to help position Fleisher ahead of major funding changes or trends.
• Participate in the conceptualization, development, implementation, and evaluation of strategies for furthering Fleisher’s overall vision, mission and program goals, including laying the groundwork for a future capital campaign.
• Identify, hire, and oversee all independent contractors and/or volunteers related to building capacity in fundraising.

Administration

• Recruit, train, oversee, support, develop and guide qualified development staff. Strong supervisory skills that exemplify our core value of continuous learning. You will educate your team as a Learning Partner, using a coaching and mentoring approach that helps your team feel supported, recognized, valued, and able to connect with colleagues.
• Encourage an overall spirit of teamwork and collaboration within Fleisher, setting an example for the staff at all times and serving as a model of professionalism for the entire organization.
• Provides budget projections and reports on giving to Business Manager and Executive Director.
• Maintains complete electronic and hard copy records of all funding activity, including recording information in database.
• Work closely with the Communications Director to ensure that development programs and campaigns are communicated appropriately, including proper recognition of major funders and compelling fundraising messaging to the public.

Qualifications

• Extreme level of tact and discretion with confidential information.
• Superb interpersonal and communication skills; ability to influence and engage a wide range of donors and build long-term relationships
• Strong organizational skills and broad experience in conceiving, developing, and executing annual development work plan for comprehensive fund development programs and producing charitable contributions. A demonstrated confidence in asking people to contribute time and money.
• Knowledge and skill in the nature and dimensions of philanthropy, ethics, motivations for giving and volunteering, research and cultivation practices, standard fundraising techniques including face-to-face solicitation, proposal writing, special events, telephone solicitation, direct mail and development office functions such as gift processing, prospect & donor history compilation and fundraising reporting.
• Ability to analyze information, situations, practices or procedures to define the problem or objective, identify relevant factors, formulate logical and objective conclusions, and recognize alternatives and their implications.
• High level of proficiency with constituent management databases.
• Interest or experience in community-based art or education a plus, but not required.
• Energy and passion for work. Strong commitment and belief in Fleisher’s mission, vision and values.
• Willing and able to balance work with personal life to include some evenings and weekends.

Compensation

Approx. $65,000 annually, with five weeks of vacation/personal time. Fleisher employees receive a competitive compensation package, including options to enroll in health, dental, life insurance, and pension plans; a Philadelphia Museum of Art (PMA) employee badge that provides access to museums nationwide; and access to educational and professional development opportunities.

To Apply

If this description seems like a good match for your personality, skills, and career goals please submit your cover letter, resume, two writing samples, and three references (all in one document.) No phone calls, please. Applications will be accepted through May 15, 2021 or until filled. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.  All candidates will receive a response — finalists should expect three separate interviews. References will be called for finalists only. All submissions will be held in the strictest confidence by the search committee. Start date is by July 1.

Fleisher’s core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain a diverse and inclusive environment. As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to employment practices that ensure employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position.

Fleisher strongly encourages individuals from marginalized and underrepresented groups to apply. Fleisher is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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Overview

The Deputy Director is a senior leadership position charged with overseeing the progress and success of Fleisher Art Memorial’s organizational strategies (akin to a Chief Strategy Officer). These include institution-wide assessment and evaluation to ensure that programmatic and operational initiatives effectively and efficiently align with Fleisher’s mission, vision, and intended public impact, in service to Philadelphia residents who face barriers accessing art education and experiences.

In the coming months, the Deputy Director will provide critical leadership to staff and faculty in implementing its post-pandemic recovery plan by leading data-driven analysis of newly-developed online and offsite programs to leverage new mission-aligned opportunities and to build capacity. Successful implementation may result in a new online platform of educational programs that augment accessibility and student experience.

Prior to the start of the pandemic, Fleisher staff and board had drafted its strategic plan, broadly outlining strategies under three core imperatives: Education, Access, and Empowerment. In close collaboration with the Executive Director, the Deputy Director will develop, communicate, execute and sustain strategic plan and initiatives in ways that are rooted in equitable access to art, including DEAI strategies. They will provide leadership, strategic direction, and oversight for Fleisher’s programming that engages more than 20,000+ children and adults each year in-person and a new online audience.

The successful candidate will be a team-oriented leader who finds fulfillment in supporting a collective vision. They will harness the energy of an ambitious creative team towards shared goals, and embrace an intentional organizational culture of learning, transparency, and accountability. They are able to balance maximizing impact with a strategic application of resources and capacity. They are confident and diplomatic, able to cultivate and facilitate partnerships and relationships. An open, curious appreciation for the visual arts is essential.

Essential Functions

Leadership

• Participate in the conceptualization, development, implementation, and evaluation of strategies for furthering the achievement of Fleisher’s culture and values, overall vision and mission through its strategic priorities and alignment of all programs and activities.
• Ensure ongoing excellence, rigorous program evaluation, and consistent achievement of high quality in all Fleisher programs and activities.
• Establish a DEAI-forward/Anti-Racist ethos and institution-wide commitment to defining and shaping actionable, policies, procedures and practices across programming and operational functions.
• Regularly and clearly communicate progress to the Executive Director and Leadership Team. Attend meetings of the Board of Directors and serve as point on specific committees.
• Contribute to Fleisher’s national reputation as a thought leader through speaking engagements, articles and studies, and other means of sharing best practices with the field.
• Identify and develop new strategic initiatives and partnerships. Sustain and strengthen select ongoing strategic initiatives and partnerships, and ensure their experience with Fleisher is positive and rewarding for shared stakeholders.

People Management

• Provide leadership of cross-departmental communication and cohesiveness to ensure effective use of time and resources to achieve integrated execution of strategies and initiatives.
• Recruit, develop, motivate, supervise, and evaluate a high‐performing staff.
• Schedule, manage, and develop these people. Encourage an overall spirit of teamwork and collaboration within Fleisher, setting an example for the staff at all times.
• Ensure that job descriptions are relevant and that regular performance evaluations are conducted, and that sound human resource practices are in place.
• Plan and implement professional development opportunities and practices to train and support high-quality faculty, staff, and assistants.
• Experience working with, supporting, engaging and motivating non-profit Boards & Committees.

Resource Management

• Work with the staff, Business Manager, and Executive Director in preparing an annual operating budget that includes resources for advancing strategic initiatives.
• Provide leadership to staff in planning, constructing, monitoring, and managing Fleisher’s budgets within approved guidelines.
• Support Development Department in identifying new funding opportunities and strategies. Monitor and maintain obligations associated with funder requirements.
• Prepare and be accountable for the design and execution of detailed project plans with clear timeframes.

Communications, Public Relations

• Serve as an ambassador of Fleisher throughout the community at all times, maintaining and enhancing Fleisher’s visibility and reputation. Represent Fleisher and serve as key point person for community organizations looking for opportunities to engage their stakeholders with art education opportunities at Fleisher or seeking ways to partner.
• Build and maintain strong cooperative relationships with community partners and organizations locally, regionally, and nationally.
• Work with Communications Director to market programs and to capture stories that illustrate impact of programs. When necessary, review, and revise program content and faculty information for print, web, and social media.
• Support Communications Director and Registrar in expanding Fleisher’s capacity to provide translated materials, forms, and other program information on-site and off-site to local community.

Qualifications

Baseline Knowledge & Skills

• Four-year degree in arts administration, art education, child development, related field, or equivalent experience. Advanced degree preferred.
• Strategic planning and monitoring. Experience with Theories of Change, Logic Models, Needs Assessment, and/or Intended Impact Statements valued.
• Strong management, facilitation, and supervisory skills that exemplify our core value of continuous learning. You will educate your team as a Learning Partner, using a coaching and mentoring approach that helps your team feel supported, recognized, valued, and able to connect with colleagues.
• Experience working with, supporting, engaging and motivating non-profit Boards & Committees.
• You can describe your racial equity journey related to undoing racism and dismantling oppression, and foster a DEAI-forward/Anti-Racist ethos and institution-wide commitment to defining and shaping actionable, policies, procedures and practices across programming and operational functions. You are committed to lifting up the power and promise of marginalized groups.
• Excellent writing skills and confident public speaking skills. Additional language skills a plus.

Abilities

• Strong drive to work collaboratively.
• Creative, hard-working, confident and capable in managing time and activities deliberately and efficiently. You are skilled at prioritizing and setting boundaries so that you can focus on each task with clarity and purpose.
• Experience in a professional environment demanding thoughtfulness, sophistication, and confidentiality with ability to relate well to people from many different backgrounds. To have empathy and compassion for self and others when under stress or when things don’t go as planned.
• Strong sense of accountability with a “can-do” attitude.
• Deep commitment to lifelong learning and arts education.
• Professional demeanor, especially under pressure; strong attention to detail and ability to accurately under deadline.
• Willing and able to balance work with personal life to include some evenings and weekends.

Salary: Approx. $70,000 annually, with five weeks of vacation/personal time. Fleisher employees receive a competitive compensation package, including options to enroll in health, dental, life insurance, and pension plans; a Philadelphia Museum of Art (PMA) employee badge that provides access to museums nationwide; and access to educational and professional development opportunities.

To apply: If this description seems like a good match for your personality, skills, and career goals please send us a cover letter, resume, and three references (all in one document) through Submittables. Applications will be accepted through May 31, 2021. All candidates will receive a response — finalists should expect three separate interviews. References will be called for finalists only. All submissions will be held in the strictest confidence by the search committee. Start date is flexible, from immediate to September 1.

Fleisher’s core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain a diverse and inclusive environment. As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to employment practices that ensure employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position.

Fleisher strongly encourages individuals from marginalized and underrepresented groups to apply. Fleisher is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.