Executive Director

New City Kids

Executive Director

Detroit, MI +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    ABOUT NEW CITY KIDS New City Kids is a high energy, creative program for and with youth in Jersey City, NJ, Paterson, NJ, Grand Rapids, MI and Detroit, MI that is unique in trusting teens with leadership. It is a joyful place filled with laughter and hard work, and has an excellent staff of dedicated adults who love children. We employ local high school students as interns to lead an excellent and unique music- focused after school center and summer camp for children ages 6-13, which provides a platform for a whole host of development opportunities for children. As kids and teens engage New City Kids, we come alongside them and invite them to know the power of the gospel and to become disciples of Jesus Christ.

    POSITION SUMMARY

    The New City Kids Executive Director (ED) will be responsible for leading New City Kids’ operations within a designated city. The ED works closely with their leadership team to ensure that vision, programming, income generation, and staff development are leveraged towards the goal of bringing whole-life transformation to the children in the neighborhoods in which New City Kids works.

    SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Direct oversight of New City Kids’ site operations within a designated city

    Support the vision of New City Kids, allowing God to use you to bring transformation to children and youth

    Be the chief promoter of NCK’s mission and core values to the multiple locations

    Within the framework of a national fundraising strategy, be accountable to raise funds adequate to meet the annual financial expectations of New City Kids

    Represent New City Kids to the greater community through sound working relationships and arrangements with community organizations

    Develop and engage with local board to fundraise, network, and provide volunteer opportunities

    In partnership with Human Resources Recruit, hire, retain and develop and lead the city-wide team

    Ensure adherence to policies and procedures in accordance with organizational policies and compliance with applicable regulations and laws

    REQUIREMENTS

    Strong track record of team and organizational leadership (minimum of 3 years); nonprofit leadership preferred

    Extensive fundraising experience, including major donor development, required.

    Bachelor’s degree required

    A passion to work for a Christian, mission-driven organization and enthusiastic embrace of New City Kids’ core values & statement of faith

    Desire to build diverse teams and help New City Kids fulfill its DEI policy

    DETAILS

    Position Type: Full Time

    Location: Detroit, MI

    Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD insurance plan; 401K, Vacation, Sick/Personal, Quarterly prayer days

    Reports to: New City Kids Chief Executive Officer

    Salary: $80,000

  • Locations
    Detroit, MI • Grand Rapids, MI