Executive Director- Coachella Valley - Friends of the Children

Friends of the Children

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Coachella Valley, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Friends of the Children is seeking a passionate, committed leader to use their expertise, wisdom, vision, cultural knowledge, and connection to the Coachella Valley to launch and lead Friends of the Children in the region, with an initial focus on communities in the Southeastern part of the valley.

Our model is proven to impact generational change by empowering youth who are facing the greatest obstacles through relationships with paid professional mentors - 12+ years, no matter what.

As Executive Director for our Coachella Valley chapter, you will work with community leaders, schools, non-profit partners, and investors to significantly impact foster care and intergenerational poverty in the region.

Our Coachella Valley Executive Director will be a passionate advocate for children and families facing life's greatest challenges and will be effective at communicating the urgency of our mission and success of our outcomes.

They will be dynamic and engaging spokesperson for the organization and will excel at networking and fundraising with major donors, corporate leaders, foundations, and the communities we serve.

They will serve a key role in advancing diversity, equality and inclusion, and aim to create and maintain a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals and an environment that is safe and welcoming.

As executive director you will be passionate about providing culturally sensitive and competent services to individuals, families, and groups from diverse backgrounds.

The right leader will be fiercely committed to creating a culture of belonging and equity and will ensure that every aspect of the organization's mission is executed with full engagement of the youth, families and communities.

They will be aware of the challenges facing families in the Coachella Valley and committed to walking alongside them to help overcome obstacles and rewrite their stories.

Are you this amazing leader? Here's what we have to offer you:

Opportunity to work with an engaged, motivated Board that works hard, gives generously, and raises funds.
A team of talented employees who are passionate about working together to create an extraordinary and impactful organization.
Strong, cohesive National team support committed to innovation and high standards.
Respect for worklife harmony for yourself and others. You'll bring your full self to work and lead by example by integrating work and personal life with attention to selfcare.
A culture of belonging where every staff member is respected and valued.
A comprehensive benefit package.
Compensation commensurate with experience. $140K$160K (salary with incentive)
Most of all, you get to lead an exceptional organization that helps children facing incredible odds change their life story every day.

Want to know more? See the job description below.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Basic Function/Position Objective:

The Executive Director is responsible for leading the organization Friends of the Children - Coachella Valley.

The Executive Director provides the overall leadership, management, strategic vision, and accountability for results for Friends of the Children - Coachella Valley.

The Executive Director must embody our values:
Put Children First, Build Relationships on Love, Commit to Empowerment; Pursue Goals Relentlessly, and Demand Equity.

To ensure sustainability, the Executive Director must have an entrepreneurial spirit as they establish and grow Friends of the Children in the region.

They must have the strategic skills to envision what Friends of the Children - Coachella Valley can become and the operational management capabilities to make it a reality.

The Executive Director leads the Friends of the Children - Coachella Valley executive team and is responsible for managing all aspects of the organization to establish and maintain effective operations and continuous development of Friends of the Children - Coachella Valley.

The Executive Director is responsible for ensuring a diverse and sustainable foundation of funding support for Friends of the Children - Coachella Valley, ensuring that the organization has the resources it needs to keep its 12 + year commitment to every child served.

The Executive Director is accountable to the Board of Directors, staff and program participants to establish, implement, and maintain effective programming and administrative operations.

This position reports to the Board of Directors and represents the organization with investors, community leaders and partner organizations. Friends of the Children - Coachella Valley is part of a national network. The Executive Director works with the national team, and particularly the National Chief Executive Officer of Friends of t