Executive Director

One To World; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

One To World in the New York area seeks an Executive Director to lead our 45-year legacy of cultural exchange and innovative programs. You will shape vision and strategy, and oversee daily operations for an organization with a $1M annual budget and a dedicated team of 10.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned and creative leader who builds authentic relationships and ensures meaningful programs for international students, visiting scholars, and Fulbright participants.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily operations for One To World, including program administration, staff oversight, and stakeholder relations.
• Lead strategic vision and long-term planning to advance cultural exchange and 45-year legacy.
• Manage a $1M annual budget and a team of 10, ensuring effective program delivery and organizational sustainability.

Job description

One To World (OTW) engages the almost 100,000 international students, visiting scholars, and other exchange participants studying at institutions of higher education in the New York-area (including over 800 Fulbright grantees) through programs that create understanding and build positive relationships between area residents and these unofficial ambassadors from all over the world. Our programs provide a unique opportunity for U.S. residents and international students to engage on an intimate level; having dinner inside local homes, sharing culture and experiences in the classroom, and volunteering their time together through community service projects.

One To World is designated by the U.S. Department of State as the official Coordinator of Enrichment Programs for visiting Fulbright grantees studying or doing research in the greater New York area.

At One To World, we uphold our core values in everything we do:

• Curiosity: we encourage the ongoing pursuit of knowledge and new experiences
• Mutual Respect: we believe that striving to understand different perspectives is critical to recognizing our shared humanity
• Inclusion: we promote the participation and contribution of all people
• Community: we cultivate a sense of belonging through building relationships and a network of global citizens

ABOUT THE POSITION

For our next Executive Director, we are seeking a seasoned and creative leader to usher in the next chapter of vision and strategy and build on our 45-year legacy of designing innovative cultural programs. The Executive Director will oversee all daily operations for an organization with a $1M annual budget and a dedicated team of 10. The ideal candidate is a strategic and innovative executive who excels at building authentic relationships and possesses a deep commitment to cultural exchange.

COMPENSATION

$130,000-$140,000