Executive Director- AMIkids Baton Rouge

AMIkids, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AMIkids Baton Rouge seeks an experienced Education (Workforce Development) Program Executive Director to lead our Day Program. You will provide strategic leadership, oversee finances, partnerships, and fundraising to support youth and families in a community setting.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence in governance, program quality, and public relations. This role entails developing and implementing a strong marketing/branding plan for community outreach, managing budgeting within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in secondary education setting.
• 5+ years relevant work experience with 2+ years in leadership.
• Fundraising experience including events and major gifts preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication, time and project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage finances within approved budget and review program reports.
• Lead grant writing and donor stewardship to diversify funding.
• Develop partnerships with stakeholders and Board members.
• Direct program operations, revenue generation, fundraising, and debt retirement.
• Promote marketing/branding for community engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Communication

Project management

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

WHY AMIkids?

AMIkids makes a positive difference in kids' lives and families every day. Many of our kids have faced challenges in school and are involved with the legal system; we are giving them the opportunity to turn their lives around. For over 50 years, we have encouraged kids to make positive changes in their lives.

We are seeking an experienced Education (Workforce Development) Program Executive Director to provide strong, supportive leadership for our team, with a passion for delivering high-quality services to youth and families in a community-based setting. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence in leadership, fiscal management, board development, and community and public relations.

If this why resonates with you, you may be an excellent fit to lead the AMIkids Baton Rouge Day Program as our next Executive Director.

Video: We Are AMIkids Website: www.AMIkids.org

What you will be doing:

• Manage finances within approved budget; understand Program financial reports and take appropriate action to identify trends and discrepancies,
• Partner and support resource development activities to include grant writing, cultivation and stewardship of donors; actively seeking and maintaining a diverse donor base while maintaining AMIkids values,
• Develop and maintain partnerships with stakeholders and Board Members; serve as a liaison for the Program,
• Create and implement a strong marketing/branding initiative to ensure successful promotion and fundraising of the Program within the community and interested parties,
• Plan and direct program operations, local revenue generating and fundraising activities to support growth of existing Program and regional expansion while simultaneously retiring debt,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred,
• Experience working in a secondary education setting,
• Five (5) years relevant work experience, including at least two (2) years in a leadership role supervising a group of people,
• Two (2) years of fundraising experience, including demonstrated success in managing special events and in cultivating, soliciting, and closing major gifts is preferred,
• Effective communication (verbal & written) skills, time management and project management skills.

What's in it for you?

As well as gain an opportunity to make an exceptional difference in kids' lives, AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Growth opportunities – we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within
• Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plan options; Health Spending Account, Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Wellness Benefits – EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management Programs, etc.
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, Voluntary 403(B) Retirement Plan, Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Pet Insurance, World Travel Assistance, Car Rental discounts, Gym Membership discounts, and more.

Check out our website to learn more about what we offer! https://amikids.org/careers/#employee-benefit