Executive Director at New Settlement

On-Ramps; New York (NY); On-site; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

New Settlement in the Bronx seeks an Executive Director to lead the organization, implement a community justice vision, and advance education, housing, workforce development, and youth programs.

You will report to the Board and oversee strategy, fundraising, partnerships, and operations, building an inclusive culture and sustaining impact across multiple community sites.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years in a senior leadership role in a nonprofit direct service or social justice org.
• Genuine commitment to Southwest Bronx communities and partnerships with community stakeholders.
• Passion and commitment to New Settlement's mission in education, housing, workforce development, and community service.
• Outstanding leadership, coaching, and board collaboration abilities.
• Experience leading budgets, financial reporting, and funder compliance.
• Strong external relations and fundraising track record; exceptional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization with a clear community justice vision and drive impact.
• Oversee staff development, governance, fiduciary oversight, and policies.
• Drive strategic planning, fundraising, and partnerships to expand programs.
• Ensure high standards in program delivery and operations across sites.
• Represent the organization with funders, partners, and community leaders.
• Foster an inclusive culture and supervise the leadership team.

Skills

Senior leadership

Fundraising

Financial management

Communication

Strategic planning

Job description

New Settlement is a community-led, mission-driven settlement house. For more than 30 years, we partnered with youth and families in the Southwest Bronx to expand access to opportunities and resources that support individual and community well-being. Our work includes award-winning programs in after-school education, workforce development, college readiness, health and fitness, and member-driven community organizing for better housing and safer schools.

About the Organization

Rooted in the Bronx, we stand with community members to break systemic barriers, advance justice, promote leadership and strengthen neighborhoods. By ensuring agency around education, employment, housing, wellness and creative expression, we help cultivate an equitable society where individuals and families have the power to use their voice to create the change they wish to see.

New Settlement partners with residents to expand access to opportunity, address barriers and inequities, and support the goals and priorities that young people and families have for themselves and their community. Created in 1989, New Settlement has since evolved into a robust social service organization offering a range of community-based services in education, college access, youth development, arts, workforce development, community organizing, and wellness. New Settlement works to support the community's inherent strengths, aspirations, and assets through close collaboration with a wide range of neighborhood, borough, and city-wide educational institutions, housing and community development organizations, businesses, youth development and social service agencies.

About the Role

What You'll Do

We are looking for a dynamic, strategic, and hands-on Executive Director committed to driving impact for and in partnership with our community. The ED will serve as the organization's chief executive. They will implement an overarching community justice vision, drive organizational excellence, and oversee strategic priorities, fundraising, and partnerships. Additionally, the ED will be a champion for the New Settlement team and cultivate a collaborative and inclusive culture.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Drive the organization's vision of building equitable futures in the Bronx through programs in education, employment, wellness and organizing.
• Foster a culture of support, accountability and impact, enabling and inspiring staff to track and meet goals
• Oversee the development and retention of staff, ensuring that the team has the robust skills and capabilities necessary to deliver outcomes for our community
• Oversee strategic planning, brand elevation, and program expansion to adapt to evolving neighborhood needs.
• Work closely with the Board Chair, Settlement Housing Fund's President, and New Settlement's Board of Directors on governance, fiduciary oversight, and organizational policies.

Programmatic & Operational Oversight

• Lead assessment, optimization, and implementation of organizational systems to ensure that programmatic and operational models reflect high standards for impact and a community service orientation
• Work with program leads to define, operationalize, and measure programmatic excellence in the areas of:
  • Youth & Family Development: After school programs, summer programs, Young Men Establishing the Narrative (YMEN), Program for Girls and Young Women (PGYW)
  • Community Organizing: Community Action for Safe Apartments (CASA), Parent Action Committee (PAC)
  • Workforce Development: YouthBuild construction training, Young Adult Opportunity Initiative (YAOI) job readiness training and mentorship
  • College & Career Access: Community Schools, College Access Center, Student Success Center
  • Community Services: The New Settlement Community Center, food pantry initiatives, and early childhood education partnerships.
• Identify and pursue strategic partnerships to enhance the impact and reach of key programs
• Work with outsourced finance lead and in-house contract manager to direct the annual budget, ensure compliance with government/funder mandates, and oversee facilities, HR, and administrative operations.

Fundraising & External Relations

• Lead growth and diversification of revenue streams, including government performance contracts, foundation grants, private philanthropy, and corporate partnerships.
• Represent New Settlement locally and citywide, maintaining strong coalitions and relationships with diverse stakeholders, including local organizers, community leaders, and elected officials.
• Maintain close operational and strategic alignment with partners, including Settlement Housing Fund and local coalitions

Who You'll Work With

You will report to New Settlement's Board of Directors and to the President of Settlement Housing Fund.

You will supervise the New Settlement leadership team, which includes an Associate Executive Director, Senior Division Director for Youth and Family Development, Director of Operations, Director of Human Resources, and Senior Director of Development & Communications.

Required Skills and Experience

• At least 10 years of serving in a senior leadership role (e.g. Executive Director level) at a non-profit direct service or social justice organization.
• A genuine belief in the strengths and potential of the Southwest Bronx, and an eagerness to partner with community stakeholders to realize that potential
• An authentic passion and commitment for New Settlement's mission to strengthen neighborhoods through youth and family development, community organizing, workforce training, education, and community service
• Outstanding organizational leadership skills, with an ability to articulate a clear and inspiring vision while managing, coaching, and developing a high-performing team and engaged board of directors
• Strong management experience with a demonstrated track record of implementing systems and processes that elevate performance and increase the team's connection to the organization and its mission
• Achieves strategic clarity and maintains operational velocity during periods of change or incomplete information, pivots thoughtfully as new intelligence becomes available.
• Maintains energy, enthusiasm, and optimism about their work during bright moments and through challenges
• Collaborative and empathetic approach to team leadership, and a demonstrated capacity to partner well with others and influence leaders
• Experience overseeing the financial management and financial strategy of an organization (i.e. developing budgets, creating financial reports, reporting financial health to the board)
• Strong appetite to lead fundraising efforts, ideally with a demonstrated track record of success leading fundraising in a nonprofit setting
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to strengthen teams and serve as a strong external representative for the organization

Additional Details

The annual salary range for this role is $225,000 to $250,000, commensurate with experience.

This position is based in the Bronx, overseeing staff across several community based locations.

Equity at New Settlement

New Settlement is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.