YouthBuild Boston (YBB) is seeking an exceptional purpose-driven leader committed to social justice, equity, and sustainable employment for young people to serve as its next Executive Director. We are seeking an outstanding role model who sees and believes in the possibility and passion of young people. We are seeking a leader who has the ability to enunciate a vision and to motivate the team to achieve the vision. The new Executive Director will be committed to helping young people transform their communities and their lives, breaking the cycle of poverty through a commitment to work, education, family, and community.

The Position:

YBB seeks a candidate who is passionate about and dedicated to improving the lives of young people in the community. The Executive Director leads with a sense of urgency to eradicate poverty and create a pathway for young people to contribute their energy, talent, and intelligence to strengthen their communities. YBB values applicants who seek a respectful, collaborative, and supportive work environment.

To build upon YouthBuild Boston’s legacy, the Executive Director must possess extraordinary vision and entrepreneurial acumen with the ability to lead and manage a complex and dynamic organization. Key to the new leader’s success will be his/her ability to dynamically and successfully fundraise, cultivating and building critical relationships for organizational growth. The next leader will be driven by a sense of compassion, respect, love, and belief in the enormous potential of young people. S/he will have strong organizational, management, fundraising, and advocacy skills. The Executive Director must have well-honed collaboration skills that will be used in working with the Board of Directors, staff, participants, funders, industry representatives, community leaders and other major stakeholders, and will lead a highly-motivated and committed team with a strategic vision and sense of purpose.

Qualifications Needed:

The successful candidate for this position must demonstrate:

• Success in developing, leading, and effectively managing a comparable organization to achieve exceptional, measurable results;
• The ability to grow and strengthen our diverse private and public funding, including cultivation of individual donors, industry supporters and institutional funders;
• The capacity to develop and strengthen programs that serve young people of color and respond to community needs;
• Experience managing day-to-day operations, including financial and program oversight;
• A strong record of partnership with an active and engaged Board of Directors;
• A history of being a team builder and mentor with experience hiring, managing, and promoting a talented and committed professional staff;
• Commitment to building upon our success as a persuasive advocate and community leader who can communicate effectively with funders, media, elected officials, and other stakeholders;
• An advanced degree in a related field is preferred. Significant practical experience will be considered.
  

Characteristics Desired:

In addition to the qualifications listed above, the successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Passion for youth development and forging a path for youth to become positive leaders/change agents;
• Knowledge of workforce development trends and opportunities;
• Familiarity with the building trades;
• Experience and exposure to real estate development, finance, contracts, and transactions;
• Entrepreneurial qualities with the ability to adapt organizations and implement new initiatives;
• Experience cultivating and strengthening relationships with funders and community groups, particularly in Greater Boston;
• The ability to embrace community-articulated goals and to translate them into concrete action;
• Leadership with inspiration and a passion for engaging in collaborative partnerships.