Executive Director, Community Media & Partnerships

Massachusetts Nonprofit Network; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Holyoke Media, Inc. in Holyoke, MA invites collaborative leaders to serve as Executive Director, guiding a 501(c)(3) community media organization serving Holyoke and its approximately 40,000 residents.

The role provides strategic vision, leads fundraising and external relations, and supervises a small team, acting as the public face of the organization. Reporting to a nine-member board, the position is full-time exempt with a salary range of $68,000-$75,000, commensurate with experience, and

Qualifications

• Exceptional leadership and organizational skills, including experience overseeing staff, budgets, and vendor relationships.
• Experience or strong transferable skills in fundraising, donor development, sponsorship, or grant oversight.
• Demonstrated success building collaborative partnerships across government, education, and community-based organizations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a background in marketing, PR, or public-facing communications.
• Experience with financial oversight, budgeting, and monthly financial reporting, and supervising staff.
• Strong strategic-planning ability with the capacity to turn vision into an actionable plan.
• Open-minded, flexible leadership that takes feedback well.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Communications, Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Marketing, Multimedia, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Bilingual/bicultural (Spanish/English) strongly preferred, reflecting Holyoke's demographics; nonprofit board experience a plus.
• Charismatic, entrepreneurial, and visionary approach to organizational growth and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead Holyoke Media through its next chapter with a new strategic plan informed by community feedback.
• Act as chief executive, building partnerships across local government, higher education, schools, and community organizations.
• Design and lead fundraising campaigns spanning sponsorships, grants, and endowment support; oversee grant writer and marketing/PR.
• Recruit, train, and supervise staff; conduct annual performance reviews; foster strong relationships with Board and partners.
• Oversee budgeting and financial planning, monthly reporting, and compliant administrative and facility operations.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in relevant field

Job description

Holyoke Media, Inc. in Holyoke, MA invites collaborative leaders to serve as Executive Director, guiding a 501(c)(3) community media organization serving Holyoke and its approximately 40,000 residents.

The role provides strategic vision, leads fundraising and external relations, and supervises a small team, acting as the public face of the organization. Reporting to a nine-member board, the position is full-time exempt with a salary range of $68,000-$75,000, commensurate with experience, and