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New Search! Executive Director at Boston Preservation Alliance!

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About Boston Preservation Alliance

The Boston Preservation Alliance (The Alliance) is an independent, nonprofit organization that exists to advocate for and empower Bostonians to play an active role in preserving the places and stories that are important to our history. We envision Boston as a place where the stories of its diverse residents and cultures are reflected in its evolving built environment.

The Boston Preservation Alliance is at a strong inflection point, positioned for continued growth and continued execution of its 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. Learn more at www.bostonpreservation.org.

The Opportunity

The Executive Director is responsible for championing the Alliance’s mission, leading its staff and activities of the Alliance, and stewarding the organization’s fiscal health. Collaborating with the Board of Directors and its committees to implement the strategic direction of the organization, the Executive Director manages day-to-day operations of the Alliance and serves as its principal spokesperson. Highly visible in the community, the Executive Director position requires interaction with an array of professionals throughout the city in both the private and public sectors. This full-time position reports directly to the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors.  The Executive Committee consists of the Board Chair and the chairs of the Board’s committees.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the organization’s principal spokesperson
  • Continue to build on the positive reputation of the Alliance and its strong relationships with the City of Boston, key city leaders, partnership organizations, and community groups.
  • Further build upon Boston Preservation Alliance’s efforts to increase the organization’s connection to diverse stakeholders, including underrepresented neighborhoods, community leaders, and community members, as well as proving support and resource opportunities.
  • Lead the fundraising efforts with the support of Board members to meet/ exceed revenue targets. Identify new revenue opportunities for the Alliance’s long-term fiscal health.
  • Continue to implement the current strategic plan and partner with the Board on further strategic thinking to ensure maximum impact.
  • Oversee all functional areas including advocacy, programs, fundraising, finance and operations, marketing, HR and events (including the Boston Preservation Alliance’s annual awards).
  • Report on the organization’s performance and operations to the Board of Directors on a regular basis, including all regularly scheduled board meetings.
  • Recruit and retain a diverse, high-performing staff. Provide opportunities for mentorship, professional and personal growth. Conduct annual staff performance reviews and engage in continuous performance management efforts.
  • Responsible for ensuring sound fiscal procedures and ensuring the Alliance’s long-term financial sustainability. This includes overseeing budget development, cash management, monthly and annual financial reporting, risk management, and investments. This involves a close partnership with our Treasurer/Finance Committee and outsourced financial service provider.
  • Ensure compliance with legal requirements and best practices, including maintaining an updated employee handbook and board handbook.
  • Manage the organization’s workspace needs.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Firm understanding of Boston’s development and planning policies.
  • Bachelor of Arts or Science in historic preservation, architectural history, or urban planning preferred, master’s degree desired.
  • Eight (8) or more years of non-profit management experience, including the direct management of staff.
  • Commitment to and proven leadership experience in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion resulting in organizational change. Training in active listening with a focus on diversity, equity, access, and inclusion a strong plus.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience presenting to groups of all sizes, backgrounds, and interests.
  • Prior working knowledge of both Boston government agencies and the Boston Preservation Alliance or similar organization highly desired.
  • Five (5) years or more of active fundraising success, including individual campaigns, corporate sponsorships and grant writing
  • Boston residency strongly preferred (current or past)
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple independent initiatives within strategic priorities set by the Board
  • Ability to construct and discuss budgets and possess a working knowledge of accounting concepts and financial reporting processes/requirements.
  • Collaborative work style
  • Ability to handle potentially charged situations with tact, diplomacy, and a high degree of professionalism
  • Demonstrated multi-tasking abilities
  • Demonstrated proficiency with standard office software including but not limited to the MS Office Suite, Neon CRM, Adobe Creative Suite, QuickBooks and Mailchimp.
  • Language skills beyond English a plus.

Compensation

The salary range for the Executive Director role is $120,000-$140,000, commensurate with experience. and the ability of the candidate to contribute significantly to the growth and strength of the organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Boston Preservation Alliance is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

To Be Considered

Boston Preservation Alliance has partnered with Cindy Joyce of Pillar Search & HR Consulting on the search for Boston Preservation Alliance’s new Executive Director. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit both a cover letter and resume by email to jobs@pillarsearch.com.

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New Search! Vice President for Programs at FamilyAid!

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Pillar Search & HR Consulting is honored to partner with FamilyAid on the search for their new Vice President for Programs.  

About FamilyAid:

FamilyAid is one of America’s leading providers of solutions to family homelessness. Their mission is to empower parents and caregivers facing homelessness to secure and sustain housing and build solid foundations for their children’s futures. They prevent family homelessness whenever possible, reduce harm if homelessness can’t be avoided by housing families as quickly as possible, mitigate trauma especially for children, and provide wraparound supports that foster long-term stability. They provide children and parents with a path to self-sufficiency via two-generation educational programs, housing search and placement support, and connections to vital resources they need to return to their own homes. Their strategic vision and bold strategies to reduce two-generation homelessness successfully served over 5,000 children and parents last year.

FamilyAid’s supportive, collaborative, diverse workplace of more than 160 professionals is ideal for a skilled, result-oriented leader who is driven to help children and families thrive. FamilyAid has been recognized as a Top Massachusetts Workplace by The Boston Globe and by Charity Navigator as one of the nation’s top organizations working to end homelessness. Learn more at https://familyaidboston.org. 

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Vice President for Programs is responsible for the leadership and direction of FamilyAid’s prevention, shelter, and stabilization services to increase family resources and eliminate or mitigate the trauma caused by childhood homelessness. While upholding the agency’s mission and values, the Vice President for Programs conceives, develops, implements and oversees program outcomes that are aligned with FamilyAid’s 2-Generation (“2-Gen”) service model. Our 2-Gen model is an evidence-based approach to supporting families, avoiding or moving quickly out of homelessness and towards self-sufficiency while ensuring children receive the supports and services they need to overcome the traumatic effects of housing instability and have a strong foundation for their future.

The Vice President will oversee an expansive portfolio that includes a new state of the art 2-Gen navigation center delivering shelter and on-site services, trauma-informed prevention and diversion case management services, child services and support for children, economic mobility programming, emergency shelter, Medicaid-managed care programing as well as housing search, placement and stabilization services.

The position requires significant visibility and positive, close collaboration between and among other agency departments and external constituents, an ability to lead several seasoned program directors, and be available for emergency contact and consultation as needed to support families in crisis.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience in program development, project management, change management, data-driven decision-making, program monitoring and evaluation, and problem-solving. Additionally, the successful candidate will possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills, and significant experience in the areas of systems development, government contracts and compliance, government funding proposals, budget management, human resources and data management/technology functions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Possess strong core ethics, integrity, and accountability consistent with FamilyAid’s mission, vision, and values.
  • Align and lead self and team towards achievement of FamilyAid’s strategic plan and annual operational and financial goals.
  • Successfully perform work in a manner that is diplomatic, inclusive, transparent, communicative, open and fair.
  • Promote a culture of high-performance.
  • Develop and model positive, trusting, supportive, safe, and nurturing relationships.
  • Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer, continuously assess, proactively develop and implement program model changes as needed to improve outcomes, achieve the agency’s strategic plan, and deliver best-in-class services to our client families.
  • Working closely with senior leadership, develop and implement and report progress toward approved annual program goals and plans. Working closely with the VP of Data and Evaluation, ensure timely and accurate data collection, the use of data in program decision-making and service delivery, monitoring and evaluation against contract deliverables and broader agency goals and plans, and efficient and effective case management and housing search and placement services.
  • Manage and successfully maintain strong-positive working relationships with a portfolio of key external collaborators and funders including but not limited to the Commonwealth’s Department of Housing and Livable Communities, Department of Education, and Mass Health; City of Boston Mayor’s Office of Housing, third party vendors and contractors; and other service providers.
  • Lead and facilitate cooperative and collaborative working relationships with all FamilyAid departments, modeling and expecting similar relationships between direct reports and other FamilyAid managers, supervisors and staff.
  • Provide relevant information to and participate in FamilyAid’s Senior Management and Leadership teams to assure alignment of agency-wide services and to ensure achievement of the agency’s strategic and annual goals.
  • Working collaboratively with FamilyAid’s Senior Management and Leadership teams across various functions, helping to ensure compliance with regulatory, contractual, and private and public funding expectations and requirements.
  • Provide highly visible, front-line leadership and participation in all agency activities including but not limited to general staff meetings, human resource events, agency celebrations and commemorations, agency-wide initiatives, family events, and annual city homeless census events.
  • Working collaboratively with the agency’s senior leadership, develop, direct, promote, manage, revise and maintain all approved agency regulatory, personnel, facilities, program, operations, financial policies, protocols and procedures.
  • Working with FamilyAid’s Human Resources department and program directors, ensure that all human resource policies and procedures, including required training, time sheets, benefits enrollments, etc., are appropriately communicated, followed, documented and evaluated for all program staff.
  • Provide consistent and ongoing supervision of program directors and other director reports, if applicable.
  • Plan and facilitate regular program director team meetings to ensure that information is shared, progress against goals is articulated, and ongoing activities and efforts are consistent and coordinated.
  • Undertake other duties as assigned by the Chief Operating Officer and/or President & CEO.

Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree required, an academic focus in social work, public health, or a related field strongly preferred.
  • 15+years of progressive professional experience, including significant tenure in senior/leadership roles at a human service organization with at least 100+ employees and a $10M+ operating budget.
  • Proven track record of successfully designing, implementing and evaluating anti-poverty social services programs with a history of defined and measurable positive outcomes for participants.
  • Experience overseeing and advancing programs, process and compliance in medical insurance billable environment (ACO, Medicaid) desired.
  • Background working with a population of families experiencing homelessness, particularly with a focus on children.
  • Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal housing laws and regulations, housing subsidies, tax incentives), and compliance requirements.
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in engaging and influencing internal and external constituencies to improve system policies and practices.
  • Demonstrated success in adapting to competing and changing priorities.
  • Demonstrated success in motivating, directing, empowering, and retaining senior managers and program teams who work directly with clients experiencing significant trauma.
  • Proven effectiveness in leading organizations serving a diverse client base through a high level of cultural competency.
  • Bi-lingual skills (especially Spanish or Haitian Creole) a plus.
  • Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Flexibility and compassion, as well as an ability to remain calm in crisis situations is essential.
  • Adaptable and able to manage competing priorities in fast paced setting.

Supervision: This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer

Location and Work Schedule: Exempt.  Some evening and weekend hours may be required.  While FamilyAid maintains a hybrid workplace allowing work from home, the field, and our main office at 3815 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02130, this position requires a significant physical presence at FamilyAid locations and with Boston-based funders and collaborators.

FamilyAid Boston is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age.

FamilyAid has partnered with Cindy Joyce of Pillar Search & HR Consulting on the search for the new Vice President for Programs. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit both a cover letter and resume by email to jobs@pillarsearch.com.

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New Search! CEO with The Arc of the South Shore

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The Arc of the South Shore has partnered with Pillar Search & HR Consulting on the search for their new CEO. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced nonprofit executive who is a tireless advocate for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This position is based in Hingham, MA.

About The Arc of the South Shore:

Since 1951, The Arc of the South Shore has helped more than 100,000 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism, live their best lives and achieve high-quality outcomes. Their mission is to empower families and individuals of all ages with disabilities to reach their fullest potential. With the support of their partners, they ensure that people with disabilities live healthy, safe, independent, and empowered lives. The Arc of the South Shore is $16M in operating budget, 200 employees, and hundreds of dedicated volunteers operating in 10 facilities across the south shore. Their primary service areas include Braintree, Cohasset, Hingham, Hull, Milton, Norwell, Quincy, Randolph, Scituate, and Weymouth; they also have a presence throughout Greater Southeastern Massachusetts.  Learn more about The Arc of the South Shore here.

About the Opportunity:

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) reports to the Board of Directors and provides leadership, direction and oversight focused on the achievement of agency goals and objectives. The CEO oversees all aspects of the agency’s business and finances including all business operations, human resource management, negotiations with funding sources, program management, regulatory compliance, fundraising, public relations, information technology and property management. The CEO will provide the leadership and executive management necessary to ensure the organization has proper operational controls, administration and reporting procedures, and complies with applicable state, federal and local laws and regulations.

The CEO is responsible for the development, implementation and execution of policies and programs intended to improve the general welfare of all persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The CEO leads the planning, organizing, directing and coordination of staff programs and activities ensuring that objectives, goals, and the needs of the agency are successfully met, maintain effective relationships within the agency and with other organizations, both public and private, ensures that the needs of the individuals it serves are  met/exceeded, and that the organization is managed and operating in in accordance with the policies and objectives of the organization. n They will foster economical, productive performance, forward-looking programming, and continued growth of the agency.

The CEO manages the Executive Team, including the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer, Chief Strategy and Engagement Officer, Chief Clinical Officer, Chief Program Officer, and consultants, when applicable, for potential programs and operational areas.

Essential Functions

General Responsibilities

  • Provides and demonstrates day to day leadership and management that exemplify the mission and core values of the agency.
  • Directs and oversees all aspects of the agency’s business and financial well-being to achieve stated goals and objectives while ensuring compliance and adherence with financial policies and procedures, maintaining internal fiscal control and monitoring the annual budget.
  • Spearheads development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes including workforce expansion and professional development, capital planning expenditures, and the development and implementation of new programs and services to meet emerging needs while ensuring that all business solutions are aligned with the agency’s mission and strategic plan.
  • Leads contract negotiations with local, state, and federal entities, and subcontracts/ services agreements with provider partners and managed care
  • Oversees the development, implementation and ongoing management of an internal quality enhancement process and ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory standards.
  • Facilitates the ongoing development, review and monitoring of current policies, practices and procedures utilized in the delivery of services.
  • Plan, recommend (to the Board) and implement additional programs
  • Oversees a comprehensive fundraising strategy while also building and cultivating relationships with current and potential corporate, institutional, and individual donors to ensure ongoing support for the organization and programs.
  • Ensures that the organization and its mission, programs and services are consistently presented in a strong positive manner to all relevant stakeholders.
  • Provide ongoing updates to the Board of Directors on all important factors influencing the broad activities and outcomes of the agency.
  • Spearhead continued enhancement, development, communication, and execution of The Arc of the South Shore’s organizational strategies, ensuring the direction set by the Board is being followed and aligned with mission-driven outcomes.
  • In partnership with the Board, oversee development and implementation of a strategic budget that advances the organizational mission.
  • Provide the necessary staff support to The Arc of the South Shore’s Board and committees to enable them to work at optimum capacity.
  • A visible leader who takes interest and active participation in the agency’s activities and programs.

Advocacy

  • Direct efforts to enhance the visibility and presence of The Arc of the South Shore and its programs within the community and to increase public knowledge concerning the needs, rights, and abilities of citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • Direct the agency in its response to unmet needs and coordinate new initiatives forwarded by The Arc of the South Shore.
  • Lead the agency in developing projects that will assist in expanding its services to citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities and aid other community agencies in developing needed services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • Establish a sound organizational network within the agency to enable the organization to meet broad advocacy responsibilities.

People and Culture Management

  • Motivates and leads a high-performing executive and senior management team, providing direct leadership to all senior staff for the agency’s major program and operational areas, including Residential, Early Intervention, Adult Family Care, Autism Resource Center, Community Based Day Supports, Employment, Day Habilitation, Personal Care Management, and as well as Fundraising, Finance, Human Resources, Clinical, and Quality Assurance.
  • Provide leadership and management as well as orientation of The Arc of the South Shore ‘s senior staff on agency-wide issues and coordination of interagency activity involving all departments and programs/activities.
  • Ensure agency-wide training objectives and conduct activities involving inter-departmental staff to foster a culture of learning and collaboration

Agency Planning

  • Spearhead the development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes.
  • Partner with the Executive team and other senior leaders to ensure effective fiscal controls and financial monitoring; build relationships with potential funders and business partners to advance the collective work.
  • Monitor agency’s direct service programs to evaluate the program’s compliance with The Arc of the South Shore’s mission and philosophy.
  • Establish, with the Board and Executive team, the agency planning process, to ensure the agency establishes near- and long-term goals, objectives and priorities and an agency-wide strategic plan. Evaluate these plans on a regular basis to ensure progress and evaluate outcomes.

Liaison

  • Promote and maintain positive relationships with local and state officials, agency heads, community partners and stakeholders involved in direct or indirect service for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Ensure the promotion of community program development.
  • Participate in professional membership organizations, community and state planning benefiting citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities
  • Interpret programs and policies of the agency to other agencies and groups in the community and assume leadership for Partner with nonprofits and community partners to build awareness and understanding of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Competencies

  • Mission-driven leadership
  • Strategic vision and planning
  • Financial stewardship
  • Program development and impact measurement
  • People and culture management
  • Fundraising and resource development
  • Stakeholder engagement and relationship management

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in a relevant human service, social work, psychology, public health administration or related field (preferred) plus 10-15 years of relevant experience in non-profit management or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field plus 15-20 years of relevant experience in non-profit management desired. At least 10 years of professional experience must be at a leadership level with broad areas of responsibility.
  • The ideal candidate will have deep experience and a successful track record of managing and leading a nonprofit organization with a focus on human services. Experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism, strongly desired.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with applicable state and federal regulations, contracting processes, and compliance procedures.
  • Proven experience and ability in the following areas:
    • Administration and fiscal management
    • Strategic planning and management
    • Fundraising
    • Publicity/public relations
    • Advocacy/legislation/liaison with state agencies
    • Program Development
  • Critical thinker with strong decision-making skills
  • Exceptional problem solver, analytical thinker
  • Growth mindset
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • A natural relationship builder with both internal team and external stakeholders
  • Player/coach management style with keen interest in helping team members to continuously grow and learn
  • Proven ability to build and promote a strong, positive work culture centered on diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Relentless pursuit of high-quality care, programs, and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (or a similar population).

The CEO role is a full-time, exempt role reporting to the Board of Directors.

The typical work schedule is on-site Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00. Evening and weekend flexibility will be required for meetings and events. Local travel will be required.

The salary range for this opportunity is $200,000-$225,000 annually.

The Arc of the South Shore is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Arc of the South Shore provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/ or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To Apply

The Arc of the South Shore has partnered with Pillar Search & HR Consulting on the CEO search. Please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@pillarsearch.com. The application deadline is November 1, 2024.

No calls, please.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice