Full-Time Executive Director- Twin Cities
Job Description
Friends of the Children is seeking a passionate, committed leader to use their cultural knowledge, expertise, vision, and connection to community to launch and lead Friends of the Children in the Twin Cities. Our model is proven to impact generational change by empowering youth who are facing the greatest obstacles through relationships with salaried professional mentors – 12+ years, no matter what. As Executive Director for the Twin Cities chapter, you will work with community leaders, schools, non-profit partners, and investors to have a significant impact on family preservation and child well-being.
Our Twin Cities 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 a 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 & inclusion and antiracism.
The ideal candidate will have experience in working with community leaders, caregivers, families and children, understanding the unique challenges Black and Indigenous youth and families face in Hennepin and Ramsey counties. The ideal candidate will also have a smart head for business, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a soft heart for kids. They will be equally skilled at leading strategic planning, reviewing financial statements, overseeing program evaluation, and asking donors for financial support.
The right leader will be fiercely committed to equity and will ensure that every aspect of the organization’s mission is executed with full engagement of the youth, families and communities impacted by our work.
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 work-life balance 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 self-care so that your work schedule is not depleting.
- A comprehensive benefit package.
- Compensation commensurate with experience. 130K-150K (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.
At Friends of the Children you will get to think globally and act locally. You will be part of an established growing national network that provides professional mentors to thousands of children across the country. As the Executive Director for Friends of the Children-Twin Cities you’ll receive expert support from our National team, headquartered in Portland, Oregon. You’ll also work with a talented team of leaders from other locations across the country who collaborate to support implementation of the model and our award-winning national scaling plan
Location: Minneapolis– Saint Paul
Compensation: $130-$150K (salary/incentive) – Compensation commensurate with experience and geographical location
Friends of the Children is growing rapidly as communities across the country are experiencing the power of how “One” changes a child’s story: One Friend. One Child. 12+ years. No matter what. #ThePowerOfOne
To know more about Friends of the Children go to: www.friendsofthechildren.org
How to Apply
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