Executive Director - Community Mediation & Impact

Communitydispute; Cambridge, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Generous PTO

Job summary

Community Dispute Settlement Center (CDSC) in Cambridge, MA is hiring an Executive Director to lead overall strategic and operational activities, including staff oversight, fundraising, donor relations, advocacy, and community engagement. The role reports to the Board and drives the organization toward its mission of accessible peaceful conflict resolution.

The Executive Director will oversee budgeting, financial integrity, revenue generation, and program development while cultivating

Qualifications

• Experience in a position equivalent to the C-suite or senior level management in a non-profit organization.
• Established connections to decision makers in local and state government.
• The ability to be a collaborative leader while making informed, confident decisions in a timely manner.
• Experience working with, or serving on, a board of directors.
• Fundraising experience, including strong donor relations skills, and an understanding of the funding community.
• Strong written, oral, and public speaking skills.
• Experience with program oversight, development, planning, and evaluation.
• Experience working with diverse groups of people.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a collaborative workplace environment where team members support each other to accomplish priorities. Crosstrain team members as appropriate.
• Direct CDSC’s human resources responsibilities, including hiring, developing, and evaluating staff, establishing goals, and updating salaries, benefits, job descriptions, and the like as needed.
• Manage the relationship with the Massachusetts Office of Public Collaboration, the Massachusetts Trial Courts and the Office of the Attorney General.
• Promote continued growth and development of diversity initiatives at CDSC.
• Responsible for all communications including press releases, social media, newsletters, CDSC’s website, community announcements, and promoting the significant positive impact CDSC has in the community.
• Providing leadership as an advocate for peaceful conflict resolution and connecting the community to conflict resolution solutions by attending local events and networking groups.
• Direct the annual budgeting process and ensure financial integrity, cash flow, and overall financial operations.
• Lead revenue-generating and fundraising activities, drive revenue through fee-based services, pursue grant opportunities, and develop a robust private donor base.
• Work openly and collaboratively with the Board to create and implement a strategic plan to achieve CDSC’s goals.
• Experience in a position equivalent to the C-suite or senior level management in a non-profit organization.
• Established connections to decision makers in local and state government.
• The ability to be a collaborative leader while making informed, confident decisions in a timely manner.
• Experience working with, or serving on, a board of directors.
• Fundraising experience, including strong donor relations skills, and an understanding of the funding community.
• Strong financial management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision-making, and reporting.
• A successful track record of recruiting, hiring, and developing team members.
• Strong written, oral, and public speaking skills.
• Experience with program oversight, development, planning, and evaluation.
• Experience working with diverse groups of people.

Job description

Community Dispute Settlement Center (CDSC) in Cambridge, MA is hiring an Executive Director to lead overall strategic and operational activities, including staff oversight, fundraising, donor relations, advocacy, and community engagement. The role reports to the Board and drives the organization toward its mission of accessible peaceful conflict resolution.

The Executive Director will oversee budgeting, financial integrity, revenue generation, and program development while cultivating