Executive Director

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Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck.

Since its inception in 1969, BYA has been a foundational East Bay Non-profit organization (NPO) with a mission to provide innovative, high-quality social services and resources to youth and their families.

We seek a leader who is passionate about improving the lives of people from underserved communities.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will have an understanding of the challenges facing youth and families who have interacted with the juvenile justice system, foster care system, behavioral health system, and / or adult criminal justice system.

The successful candidate will build on BYA’s reputation and chart the path forward for BYA’s evolution as an essential community resource by nurturing established relationships and developing new ones to grow the organization and secure its sustainability for future generations.

Education and Experience

Expertise in fundraising and external relations : Proven experience in procuring non-governmental funding is crucial. Demonstrated success in securing financial support from diverse sources such as city and county agencies, individual donors, sponsors, grants, and partnerships.

Fosters and builds working partnerships across the community.

• Assumes final responsibility for the overall development, planning, budgeting, and functioning of BYA.
• A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred. Candidates with relevant work experience in lieu of a master’s degree will be considered in the following areas : public administration, business administration, public health, social work, child development, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years as a Program Manager, Program Director, or other senior-level position in a nonprofit organization.
• Business Acumen : Proven financial expertise including managing at least a $2M budget, profit and loss statements, and proficiency with QuickBooks Online.
• Highly organized with exceptional listening, verbal, writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and collaborate with confidence and compassion.
• Demonstrated capabilities and collaborative interactions to build ties, advocating and working with diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care practices and treatment is required due to the nature of our work.
• A licensure in counseling or a related field is a plus.
• Experience in or a strong working knowledge of public school systems is preferred, but not essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Donor acquisition : Builds relationships with key stakeholders.
• Directs and coordinates joint public relations, public information, and community education regarding all programs and services offered at BYA.
• Board Relations :
• Facilitates at least bi-monthly Board Meetings.
• Reports to the Board the annual budget for the program and service activities of the corporation; directs with the Treasurer the administration of this budget via an account established for such purpose.

Provides to the Board complete information about the status of this budget and account; and recommends priorities or expansive expenditures.

• Provides overall staff direction, leadership, and coordination of activities; hires, suspends or terminates employees, and carries out the policies of employment established by the Board.
• Develops and carries out all contractual responsibilities of the Board; with all existing sources of funds and with community and government agencies providing referral services;

and develops and carries out other legal obligations as authorized by the Board.

• Directs and supervises public relations, public information, and community education regarding the programs and services of the Board.
• Responsible for the acquisition, improvement, and maintenance of property owned or leased by the corporation, and recommends to the Board the appropriate expansion, acquisition or sale of said property.

Other Requirements

• Proficient with computer software systems including QuickBooks Online, Bill.Com, Outlook, Acuity, Salesforce, Microsoft 360, and Google.
• Valid California Driver's License or State Identification.
• Proof of ability to work in the US.
• Background Check.
• Credit Check.
• Transcripts of most advanced degree program.

Hours

Business hours are M-F 9am-6pm. Schedule is negotiable, with flexibility on some evenings and weekends as needed. Hybrid option is available.

Compensation

Starting at $78,000 - $90,000 for 6-month probationary period at .75 FTE (full-time equivalent) with expansion to 1.0 FTE.

Benefits

This is a current description of the benefits and is not intended to be a guarantee of benefits in the future.

• Medical Benefits in a BYA health plan for employees up to $250 per month. Cost-share for dependents.
• Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance paid by BYA.
• Life Insurance for $50,000 paid by BYA.
• 403 (b) Retirement plan; no Employer match.
• 10 vacation days annually; 15 vacation days annually after 3 years; Up to 6 weeks maximum.
• 11 paid holidays annually.
• 12 paid sick days annually.

Application

E-mail cover letter and resume to [email protected]. References upon request.

No phone calls.

BYA is an Employment At Will Employer. This is an Exempt Position.

Job Types : Full-time, Part-time

Pay : $78,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Expected hours : 30 per week

Location

• Berkeley, CA 94702 (Preferred)
• Ability to Commute : Berkeley, CA 94702 (Required)
• Ability to Relocate : Berkeley, CA 94702 : Relocate before starting work (Required)
• Willingness to travel : 50% (Required)
• Work Location : Hybrid remote in Berkeley, CA 94702

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