Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Region (New York)

Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic

Location : NYC, NJ, PA (Hybrid)

Generation Citizen offers tools for the rising generation to build civic skills and make America the inclusive, multi-racial democracy that we need. We are transforming how civics is taught by providing equity-rooted, real-world civic education, which helps students understand how governments function and how they can make a difference in the system. Through hands-on civic education, legislative advocacy, coalition building, and youth leadership development, we teach young people how to have a voice and become active citizens in their communities.

We are looking for a skilled and passionate Executive Director of Mid-Atlantic (MAR) to join our diverse and inclusive team. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be themselves at work. For this position, you are an experienced leader overseeing the continued impact of the Mid-Atlantic region. Currently, MAR is working throughout New York State, with a strong footprint in NYC, an emerging market in Philadelphia, and with immediate aims to expand in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. They will serve as the face of GC throughout the region by building and intentionally developing and shepherding key relationships with community partners, school districts, elected officials, the philanthropic community, and the media. They will lead and empower a local team, serving as the spokesperson and face of Generation Citizen across the region. In addition to leading the Local Advisory Board, they will steer program and policy strategy, collaborating closely with stakeholders like the Board, school and district partners, coalition partners, and policymakers to achieve ambitious goals across the Mid-Atlantic region.

The Mid-Atlantic Executive Director thrives in managing collaborative teams in rapidly changing environments. The right candidate is a self-starter and a constant and collaborative learner who follows and is excited to build on local civics policy legislation and the rapid scaling of community-based civics throughout the region. The Executive Director manages a programmatic team and reports directly to the Chief Partnerships & Regions Officer.

Key Responsibilities :

• Fundraising & Local Advisory Board (40%)
• Build strong relationships with existing donors and continue to grow and expand a diversified funding strategy to meet annual fundraising goals and enable sustained growth over time in alignment with the strategic plan.
• Strategically engage new individual, foundation, and corporate funding sources.
• Partner with board chairs to effectively engage the Local Advisory Board and Associate Board (composed of young professionals) in supporting regional priorities, including program expansion, fundraising, and local advocacy efforts.
• Provide fiscal oversight and manage the site's budget.
• Policy, Advocacy, & Thought Leadership (25%)
• Strategically develop and participate in coalitions and partnerships with various individuals, groups, and organizations to elevate the importance, presence, and quality of community-based civics in the Mid-Atlantic.
• Engage in advocacy and policy work, including local and state task forces and commissions, to support the continued development of standards and implementation of civics legislation, including advocating for continued funding for districts for MAR civics projects.
• Articulate the importance and impact of community-based civics education through public, equity-focused messaging in op-eds, interviews, conference presentations, panel participation, and other relevant communication mediums.
• Team Organization & Leadership (20%)
• Develop the Mid-Atlantic region's team goals in alignment with the organizational strategic plan across domains, including program, policy, youth leadership, and development.
• Motivate, inspire, and manage the Mid-Atlantic region team to achieve quarterly and annual goals to achieve impact.
• Build an equitable team culture centering practices rooted in inclusion and belonging.
• Serve as a member of GC's Leadership Team, guiding overall organizational decision-making, strategy, and culture.
• Program Management & Partnership Development (15%)
• Oversee programmatic strategy set in the strategic plan with the Mid-Atlantic Program Director and the Program & Impact Team.
• Support school and district partnership development goals, including recruitment and securing Fee For Service district contracts, in partnership with the Mid-Atlantic Program Director, National Director of Expansion, and the Chief Partnerships & Regions Officer.

Qualifications and Skills :

Note : This position works primarily remotely but will be expected to travel no more than 30% of the time to attend monthly in-person team days, organizational retreats, special events, external partner meetings, board meetings, conferences, lobbying, and other potential in-person activities. Required in-person opportunities include, but are not limited to, annual staff retreats, funder meetings, school visits, and region-based Civics Day events. This role may include a limited amount of overnight travel.

How to Apply :

Complete the application and be sure to attach a resume and cover letter. A recruiter will reach out to qualified candidates to schedule a phone screen. While the hiring timeline is subject to change, the GC team hopes to have the Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic role in Mid-Atlantic filled by or before October 13, 2025. Thank you for your interest in joining our team at Generation Citizen. We look forward to reviewing your application! We encourage applicants to submit their applications early.

Salary :

The salary range for this role is $100,561 to $110,868.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion :

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are values that Generation Citizen is committed to upholding across our business operations. To accomplish our purpose of Generation Citizen, we think it takes a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for this position, and we welcome their applications.

GC's Core Values :

Our best benefit of all? The opportunity to work alongside smart, passionate colleagues who are working to rebuild our democracy in alignment with our core values of grassroots change, systemic impact, collaboration and diversity, action, and open-mindedness.

Vacation Time, PTO & Paid Holidays :

Generation Citizen offers unlimited PTO, a set of paid holidays, and a fully-paid winter break that happens from December 24th through January 1st of each year.

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits :

GC offers all full-time employees medical, dental, and vision benefits through a co-employment relationship with Emplova, a professional employer organization (PEO). Emplova provides five competitive Cigna medical plans for employees to choose from, as well as vision and dental plans with MetLife. All medical, dental, and vision benefits are effective on the 1st day of the month after an employee's start date. GC subsidizes up to 80% for employees and 65% for their dependents, based on the selected plan.

Ancillary Benefits & Perks :