2 jobs found

City Year was founded in 1988, with the idea to unite young people, ages 17-24, from diverse ethnic, educational, and socio-economic backgrounds to engage in a year of full-time service in under-resourced schools. City Year Dallas (CYD) was established in 2014, with a start up corps of 50 strong. Today, 80 AmeriCorps members are deployed in 10 Dallas Independent School District (DISD) public schools serving as tutors and mentors and implementing CYC’s Whole School, Whole Child program in some of the City's most under-resourced schools. This research-based program focuses on the early warning indicators which can predict a students’ likelihood to graduate high school. For the 2019-20 school year, CYD AmeriCorps members will provide targeted interventions to over 6,600 DISD students across its ABC intervention areas of Attendance, Behavior, and Course performance in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. POSITION OVERVIEW City Year is seeking an innovative, entrepreneurial, and people-focused leader to serve as the Executive Director (ED) at City Year Dallas. This position is an outstanding opportunity to play an integral role in advocating for and advancing public education in Dallas. This seasoned executive is responsible for ensuring the Dallas site meets its impact, revenue, district partnership, and external relations goals. City Year Dallas stands to further its position in the Dallas community, and key to the site’s success is a leader and collaborator who is a natural coalition-builder, people developer, and influencer who leads with both tenacity and humility. Reporting to the Regional Vice President of the Midwest Region, this dynamic, visionary change agent leads 15 staff members and 80 AmeriCorps members serving in 10 partner schools. Additionally, the Executive Director works closely with City Year Dallas’s local advisory board, comprised of leaders in the public, private, and non-profit sectors of Dallas. The Executive Director is accountable for a current annual revenue budget of approximately $3.5M (current make up is 52% public sector including school district and AmeriCorps and 48% private sector) while simultaneously securing the resources necessary to ensure the sustainability, growth, and scale to achieve City Year’s national Long-Term Impact goals. Serving as the primary champion of City Year’s impact locally, the Executive Director leads efforts to keep students in school and on track, while also ensuring the sustainability and continuity of the site. The Executive Director represents the organization within the Dallas community by mobilizing powerful coalitions to catalyze greater educational opportunity for underserved students. These constituencies include advisory board members; district leadership and school partners; OneStar; alumni; and private sector investors. Additionally, the Executive Director is a Vice President for City Year Inc.’s national organization and therefore strengthens the connection between City Year’s national initiatives and the local work in Dallas. Through this role as Vice President, the Executive Director also participates within the City Year global network to advance the mission by managing working relationships with staff at City Year’s national office and helping to lead and set organizational strategy through network-wide project teams. Responsibilities The Executive Director is responsible for leading and managing site staff and AmeriCorps members to ensure operational success and growth by generating resources and building support from the public and private sectors. This executive serves as a vital link between the local Dallas market, the City Year Central Region, and the City Year national office. Site supervision includes the functional areas of student impact and school partnerships, revenue generation, expense management, management and retention of AmeriCorps members and staff, and site board development and relations. Our Executive Directors embody our core values and must have the firm belief that education has the power to help all students reach their full potential and a passion for increasing our nation’s graduation rates. To successfully execute the job’s core responsibilities, a successful Executive Director must demonstrate the following behaviors: Build and forge partnerships and coalitions with diverse stakeholders to advance the cause of educational equity Mobilize internal and external stakeholders towards a bold vision of how they can impact the lives of young people Build and empower teams to fully own their functions while driving accountability and take personal responsibility for their success Build community and foster a caring and supportive environment with sense of connection and belonging Demonstrate curiosity and humility as a life-long learner who seeks out diverse perspectives and opportunities for self-improvement Possess a deep sense of personal accountability to ensure the success of both City Year Dallas locally and City Year, Inc. nationally Connect with and inspire diverse teams of AmeriCorps Members between the ages of 18 and 25 Through these lenses, the Executive Director will focus on the following primary areas of responsibility: People and Culture : Lead, coach, and develop 15 full-time staff members, increase staff engagement (29% or greater) and retention of staff year over year (staff turnover 29% or less). Establish a dynamic culture that embodies our core values of inclusivity and teamwork. Further develop site human resources structures to ensure equitable hiring and promotion practices. AmeriCorps Member Experience : Ensure the site delivers a transformational experience for all City Year AmeriCorps members, where at least 93 percent of AmeriCorps members persist from confirmation to completion of service and 80% of AmeriCorps members report feeling prepared and confident in their service delivery. Student Impact : In partnership with senior site staff and regional support staff, the ED will ensure high quality and commitment to the nationally developed service delivery model implemented by City Year AmeriCorps members in partner elementary, middle, and high schools.  Private Sector Fundraising, Cultivation, and Stewardship : Serve as chief fundraiser and lead site staff and local advisory board to motivate key influencers to raise the funds necessary to meet annual and long-term revenue goals by leveraging national revenue and stewardship strategies. Develop a plan to increase private sector revenue in order to keep pace with public sector revenue (goal is 50/50.)  Identify, cultivate, solicit, and manage strategic relationships with corporations, foundations, family foundations and individuals in order to build a sustainable private revenue mix that results in annual revenue of at least $1.7M (current year goal.) School/District Investments: Sustain transformational partnerships with existing district and school leadership and cultivate new transformational partnerships with leaders of future school partners. Negotiate contracts that result in sustained annual revenue of at least $10k per ACM or $800k total. Financial Management: Ensure City Year Dallas raises three percent more than it spends annually by managing fiscally-sound budget, forecasting, expense management, and cash flow for a current site expense budget of $3.42M. Board Member Engagement : Recruit, develop, and manage a diverse, dynamic and deeply engaged local advisory board to build and execute a multi-year site strategic plan focused on local fundraising efforts, community engagement and brand awareness while also contributing to the success of the national organization. Ensure cultivation and engagement of future board leadership. Government Relations and Public Policy : Engage local and national elected officials – Governor, Mayor, City Council, local and state school board representatives, Texas State Legislature, and members of U.S. Congress - to support funding and policies for City Year and the national service movement. Maintain effective and collaborative relationship with AmeriCorps state commission OneStar; oversee the preparation of effective AmeriCorps grant applications and progress reports and meet performance and compliance requirements associated therein. AmeriCorps Member Recruitment : Collaborate with City Year’s national recruitment and admissions team to ensure site recruits, selects, and admits AmeriCorps members within the regional framework, meeting quality, quantity, and inclusivity goals. Partner with site staff to ensure a strong cohort returns annually for a second year of service, with at least 30% of first year members applying for a second year of service. Alumni Engagement: Ensure the engagement of local alumni board to leverage alumni to support AmeriCorps members in service and continue their lifetime of service. Marketing and Communications :  Lead the site in increasing visibility and brand awareness of City Year’s work in local and national media, social media and marketing channels by developing and leveraging local relationships. In Dallas, the top priorities include: Ensuring financial solvency of City Year Dallas by growing the current community of champions and financial investors to meet existing revenue goals and ensure future expansion into DISD Leading local site board and recruiting diverse talent to the board to support future financial sustainability and growth while increasing brand awareness and recognition of City Year in the local community. Further advance the site’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusivity and belonging by investing in people, culture, community, and partnerships while prioritizing inclusive and equitable systems, processes, and practices. Deepening public sector relationships with emphasis on the City of Dallas and the DISD Board of Trustees and establish relationships with key members of the administration, city council and school board. Qualifications Strong ability and experience in the behaviors listed above Strong competency in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging work; emotional intelligence Demonstrated success managing effective and engaged teams, including managing through multiple layers of leadership Proven skills in influencing and motivating stakeholders; track record in fundraising from corporations, foundations and major gifts and/or sales Ability to connect programs to funding, creatively generating other resources, and building collaborative and strategic partnerships Strong communication, listening, and public speaking skills needed to powerfully represent City Year’s mission and vision Ability to attend evening and weekend events; ability to travel to in-person meetings in various cities quarterly Significant local non-profit, volunteer, or multi-sector experience preferred An established cross-sector, local network a plus Knowledge of Dallas and Dallas educational landscape preferred Content knowledge of K-12 education, youth development, and/or community or national service a strong plus To Apply Deadline to apply is Friday, December 13th; applications accepted on a rolling basis after this date.  Please submit your cover letter and resume via the online application.  Contact: Nichole Yates, Director, Talent Acquisition: [email protected] Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

  We're looking for a passionate and driven all-star to join our team. If you have the mindset of a champion, are motivated by doing meaningful work and driven to create lasting change for students and families, come join our high-performing, passionate team!   About Us Education Opens Doors’ primary focus is to open doors for middle school students from historically underserved communities by providing rigorous, culturally relevant college and career access curriculum during the academic school day. EOD is an innovative 501(c)(3) nonprofit that believes all students deserve the opportunity to pursue their limitless potential. We are redefining the status quo around college and career access by legitimizing and increasing exposure to college and career knowledge for all middle school students through intentional partnership with schools and teachers.   EOD Core Values Purpose Driven Equitable Life-long Learners Empathetic Innovative   About Our Star Player The Director of Programs will play an integral role at EOD, and is a senior leader at the organization. The Director of Programs sits on the Senior Leadership team and is poised to consult and influence the strategic direction of the entire organization, as well as drive the program function.  They will be responsible for setting vision and direction for the overall program team and managing key stakeholder relationships. In addition, this person is responsible for leading and coaching a dynamic team of Impact Managers, who partner closely with classroom teachers to implement the EOD program. Given the tremendous potential for influence and impact, this is a key role at Education Opens Doors.   The Star Player will demonstrate Vision, initiative, and self-awareness A leadership mindset: passionate about leading effective teams through intentional coaching and feedback mechanisms Adeptly build and manage relationships with various stakeholders and constituencies to accomplish goals through strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communication, including formal presentation skills Openness to new ideas and ability to embrace change in a fast-moving, start up environment Achieve organizational and program goals through teamwork and collaboration   The Play Book Effective Team Management: Initiate and set goals with the program team in alignment with the strategic plan Build systems and procedures to implement an effective, efficient, and high quality program Develop evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine the need for improvements Provide individual and team oversight and coaching in key areas, in order to: assist staff with site retention, growth, and problem solving lead and coach program team through teacher and administrator relationships and challenging circumstances Organize and facilitate monthly site management meetings by setting agendas and maintaining continuity in order to: share and disseminate information address training needs and provide feedback to staff coordinate site consultation to provide opportunity for problem solving and mutual support create cohesive working groups leading to intentional, productive collaboration Ensure quality management of partnerships and effective project management Cultivate External Relationships Collaborate with the Director of Strategic Partnerships to secure sustainable partnerships Steward key relationships to increase support for EOD in the community Connect with administrators, community organizations, and other key stakeholders in order to share the EOD program, build relationships and investment with existing and potential stakeholders, and secure and/or maintain partnerships. Contribute to overall vision and goals of Education Opens Doors Maintain a supportive work environment and positive staff culture Ensure that data and curriculum team activities are aligned with organization vision Assume lead role in hiring and onboarding for Impact Manager team in order to ensure the hiring of qualified personnel   Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Education, Business, etc.) Minimum of two years program experience including demonstrated success developing, evaluating, and successfully operationalizing programs Experience leading successful teams and coaching individual contributors Strong project management skills resulting in measurable successes and program growth Record of results of building and sustaining relationships with various stakeholders Demonstrated commitment to and passion for equity and the mission of Education Opens Doors   To Apply We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement matching, flexplace, professional development stipend, and more. We also offer a generous vacation package and the opportunity to work with a dynamic team of change makers. You can apply using the link here .   Equity Statement Education Opens Doors is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, religion, ancestry, color, race, ethnicity, or creed. LGBTQ+ individuals and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.