Executive Director

About the Position - Core Responsibilities

Leadership and Management

• Lead the execution of IH s mission, in close partnership with IH staff, board of directors, and IH s constituencies.
• Implement key areas of IH s current strategic plan (2020-2024) and report progress to the board. Ensure that progress towards strategic plan implementation is well documented and assessed. Steward the development of future strategic plans after 2024.
• Oversee all staff and volunteers, delegating responsibilities where appropriate. Directly supervise current staff members. Oversee all ongoing financial, programmatic, and facilities operations, and staffing affairs.

Program Design and Management

• Lead the design and implementation of IH programs, working with the program committee, volunteers, staff and others to ensure alignment with our mission and strategic plan. Lead the vision of IH future programming - developing new program ideas, in collaboration with program committees.
• Lead the tracking and evaluation of existing programs and measure progress towards IH s strategic plan.

Communications and Public Relations

• Provide oversight for IH s key communications and marketing channels (e-newsletters, print mailings, social media, and website).
• Improve IH s reputation in the RI non-profit sector and community, ensuring people know about IH and our offerings.Cultivate relationships with local media to cover and amplify IH s work.
• Reach out to the community to present IH, its vision and services through public presentations and by attending relevant business events, conferences and gatherings.

Financial Management, Fundraising & Resource Development

• Oversee the financial integrity of the organization including developing long and short range financial plans, monitoring the budget and ensuring financial controls are in place.
• Work with the Finance Committee and Treasurer to review all financial materials including operating budget, capital projects, endowment funds, and 990 review.
• Lead and Manage Fundraising activities - Identify and cultivate new individual and institutional donors, members and sponsors. Lead ongoing stewardship of current donors through ongoing relationship management.
• Oversee institutional funding plans, write and report on grants and oversee institutional funding plans.

Board Relations & Governance

• Ensure that IH is in compliance with relevant state and federal laws, regulations and with standard accounting procedures
• Work with the board chair in planning meeting agendas, organize and support committees, facilitate new member onboarding, and keep the board informed of organization matters, including relevant staffing, funding, and program success and priorities.
• Initiate and assist in developing policy recommendations and in setting priorities.
• Work in partnership with board members on fundraising - support board members in donor cultivation and stewardship.

About You - Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree Required, Master s degree or higher education preferred.
• Required Experience - a minimum of 5 years of experience, with a preference for experience in nonprofit leadership roles.
• Ability to work with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds and demographics. Experience with international/diasporic communities is a plus.
• Passion for and commitment to the core of IH s mission - promoting cross-cultural understanding.
• Financial fluency and experience with financial management, budgeting, and grant management.
• Strong leadership skills, able to lead an organization and actively create a welcoming and inclusive culture. Experience with managing staff preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write and communicate information to various audiences.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong administrative skills with the ability to work across multiple software programs and social media, leading a small team in their application: MS Office Suite, Quickbooks, Google Suite, Salesforce, Canva, Squarespace, Mailchimp, EventBrite, Zoom, Facebook/Instagram (*Please note, experience with specific software is not required. The ability to learn and quickly understand new programs/software is required).
• Candidates that are bi-lingual or multi-lingual are a plus, but not required.

How to Apply: please submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. In a cover letter (no more than 2-pages), please address the following questions: What makes you a good candidate for the position? What is an experience you ve had living or engaging in a community or culture different from the one you grew up in and how did that experience influence you? How would you describe your leadership style?

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $86,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Providence, RI 02906