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We believe that young people, when empowered with the skills and education necessary to improve their quality of life, will realize that they can play a leadership role in strengthening their communities. YouthBuild Boston is seeking an exceptional purpose-driven leader committed to social justice, equity, and sustainable employment for young people to serve as its next Executive Director. We are seeking an outstanding role model who sees and believes in the possibility and passion of young people. The new Executive Director will be committed to helping young people transform their communities and their lives, breaking the cycle of poverty through a commitment to work, education, family, and community. Our Organization YouthBuild Boston (YBB) is an outstanding nationally-respected organization committed to empowering low-income youth. Founded in 1990 with the goal of providing underserved young people with the support and credentials needed to successfully enter the building trades, the new Executive Director will come into an organization with an extraordinary record of achievement in its 30-year history. YBB is a best-in-class leader in providing young people with fundamental opportunities for education and employment.
Our Mission is to empower and assist underserved young people from the Boston area with the essential social, vocational, academic, and life skills necessary to navigate a positive pathway to self-sufficiency and neighborhood responsibility.
While YBB promotes the core values of youth development and community service, it stands out as an innovative non-profit offering a hands-on approach to building trades training and long-term career path services. Our programs provide vocational education, counseling, and other life skills training that readily strengthen and prepare students for the workforce upon graduation. We focus on the assets of each individual to enable young people to navigate a pathway to a meaningful livelihood.
The Position YBB seeks a candidate who is passionate about and dedicated to improving the lives of young people in the community. The Executive Director leads this organization with a budget of more than $2 million and approximately 20 employees with a sense of urgency to eradicate poverty and create a pathway for young people to contribute their energy, talent, and intelligence to strengthen their communities. YBB values applicants who seek a respectful, collaborative, and supportive work environment.
To build upon YouthBuild Boston's legacy, the Executive Director must possess extraordinary vision and entrepreneurial acumen with the ability to lead and manage a complex and dynamic organization. Key to the new leader's success will be his/her ability to dynamically and successfully fundraise, cultivating and building critical relationships for organizational growth. The next leader will be driven by a sense of compassion, respect, love, and belief in the enormous potential of young people. S/he will have strong organizational, management, fundraising, and advocacy skills.
Qualifications Needed Success in developing, leading, and effectively managing a nonprofit organization of similar scope and size to achieve exceptional, measurable results;Proven track record of fundraising, public grant development and management of individual donors, industry supporters and institutional funders;Strong commitment to social justice, as well as experience and capacity to develop and strengthen programs that serve young people of color and respond to community needs;Experience managing day-to-day operations, including financial and program oversight;Passion and experience in developing positive youth-serving programs and forging a path for youth to become positive leaders/change agents;A strong record of partnership with an active and engaged Board of Directors;A history of being a team builder and mentor with experience hiring, managing, and promoting a talented and committed professional staff;Strong communicator and a commitment to build upon our success as a persuasive advocate and community leader by collaborating effectively with funders, media, elected officials, and other stakeholders;A capacity to lead the organization with inspiration and a passion for engaging in collaborative partnerships.In addition to the qualifications listed above, the successful candidate should demonstrate:
Knowledge of workforce development trends and opportunities;An advanced degree in a related field is preferred. Significant practical experience will be considered;Familiarity with the building trades;Experience and exposure to real estate development, finance, contracts, and transactions;Entrepreneurial qualities with the ability to adapt organizations and implement new initiatives;Experience cultivating and strengthening relationships with funders and community groups, particularly in Greater Boston;The ability to embrace community-articulated goals and to translate them into concrete action;Leadership with inspiration and a passion for engaging in collaborative partnerships.YBB is committed to social justice, fairness, and equity in all aspects of its work. YBB seeks a diverse pool of candidates for this position.
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