CEO/President

Company: Urban League of Rochester
Location: Rochester
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

Organizational History The Urban League of Rochester, an affiliate of the National Urban League, received its affiliation in 1965. This affiliate serves the citizens of Rochester and Monroe County, and is highly regarded and valued as an institution by community leadership. Our Programs & Initiatives The Urban League of Rochester is the citys premier community organization in advancing equal opportunities on behalf of African Americans and other minority groups through programs and initiatives in education, youth homelessness, mentoring, housing, workforce development, human services, cultural and social development among many others. Through its strong partnership with corporate and civic leaders the affiliate serves as the liaison between these entities and the community. The affiliate is served by a 27-member Board of Directors comprised of private business and representatives from Corporate America. The key volunteer group (Urban League Guild) contributes to advancing the Leagues mission. The Guild is comprised of established community members who donate their time and support. The Guild members deliver services that extend public understanding and community awareness, help to develop the leadership skills of ordinary individuals and engage them in local community issues, engage in fundraising activities and promote goodwill on behalf of the Urban League of Rochester. Considered the heart and soul of the Urban League Movement, Guilders contribute thousands of volunteer hours annually and play a pivotal role in connecting the Urban League to communities. PRESIDENT & CEO PROFILE The President and CEO will continue to: establish vision and direction-setting ensure fiscal responsibility and security attract and leverage a powerful board build external relations and coalitions guide program design and deployment; and build and lead the organizational executive team. The successful candidate will bring a variety of experiences, including: experience as a chief executive or other senior level role successful fund-raising track record profit and loss experience board relations and management experience track record of effectively working with senior corporate executives, elected and appointed officials, community groups and organizations, and public and private philanthropic leaders The successful candidate must also have: a bachelors degree (masters preferred) experience in the development and implementation of social service programs, program evaluation and advocacy, public education, fiscal management, strategic planning, resource development, board and volunteer relations, community mobilization and collaboration, and personnel management a proven track record of leadership and management with at least five years of senior non-profit, for-profit or government executive management experience; and excellent organizational and communications skills, fund development, and government/community relations experience.

Keywords: Urban League of Rochester, Rochester , CEO/President, Executive , Rochester, New York