Job Details
Youthentity is a Colorado non-profit that helps prepare youth for future success through personal financial literacy education and career readiness experiences. We believe:
- Financial education is critical in creating a more prosperous and equitable world.
- There are many pathways to a successful career. We help young people determine their individual, paths based on interests, strengths, and their definition of happiness.
- In preparing for life as adults, young people also need to understand how factors such as cost of living, personal budgets, salary progression, and loan repayment may affect their futures. I
- If you can see it, you can be it. Youthentity programs connect students with industry professionals for hands-on learning and mentorship.
The focus of our Executive Director's role is on achieving results that are aligned with the larger picture of the organization and its strategic goals. Initiative, coupled with a sense of competitive drive, and the ability to stay focused on results despite changing conditions, is the key to achieving the performance objectives of this job. Because environmental and organizational conditions change rapidly, the work involves innovation and creativity in generating ideas for quick response. Decision-making is focused on implementing practical, timely solutions. The job requires getting things done quickly and handling a variety of activities. Self-assurance and the confidence to purposely drive toward results while constantly problem-solving and engaging the commitment of others is essential. A leadership style that is firm and goal oriented, and yet motivates, trains, and enthusiastically engages others is important. The emphasis on building rapport and relationships with individuals and groups requires an outgoing, poised, and persuasive communication style. Because the pace of the work is faster than average, the ability to learn quickly and thoroughly while continually recognizing and adapting to changing conditions is critical. The scope of the job may require effective delegation to proven people. Especially routine and repetitive details should be delegated but with responsibility for follow-up and accountability for timely results. While the job requires the ability to act independently, a sense of urgency, and the confidence to handle a variety of challenges, a full commitment to the success of the business and high standards of achievement are expected in this position. The emphasis is on results and effective systems that achieve results through and with people, rather than on the details of implementation. The job environment is flexible, and constantly changing and provides growth opportunities and rewards for the achievement of business results.
Key job responsibilities include:
- Strategic planning, budgeting, and diversification of income streams to carry out growth goals. Understanding of finance-related performance standards.
- Serving as a visionary in the program space.
- Overseeing all aspects of the organization including personnel and donor relations.
- Collaboration with the Board of Directors to achieve fundraising goals, safeguard the organization, and identify and implement best practices.
A Master's degree in business administration, nonprofit management, or a related field is preferred. Knowledge of the Roaring Fork Valley and surrounding area is preferred.
Benefits for full-time employees include: paid time off, company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan.
Some evenings and weekends may be required.