Executive Director Southwest Youth Collaborative

Executive Director
Southwest Youth Collaborative

A competitive nationwide search is underway for an Executive Director
for Southwest Youth Collaborative in Chicago, Illinois. Date of hire is
expected to be November 1, 2011. The position is open until filled.
Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.

The Organization
The Southwest Youth Collaborative (SWYC) is a community-based social
justice for youth organization working in six Chicago neighborhoods,
focusing on both youth organizing and social services. SWYC was formed
in 1992 to build cross-cultural understanding among diverse communities,
a collaborative network of quality, affordable, and innovative youth
services, youth leadership in our communities, and the capacity of our
communities to address their own needs. Youth organizing aims to create
positive change in institutions that particularly impact youth, such as
schools and the juvenile justice system. SWYC has an annual operating
budget of approximately $2.5 million and 30 full- and part-time staff
members. More information about SWYC is available at www.swyc.org.

Responsibilities
The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and is
responsible for the organization’s overall administration, financial
management, and day-to-day operations, including:
• Community and Public Relations. Assures the organization and its
mission, programs, and services are consistently presented with a
strong, positive image to stakeholders and the public.
• Fundraising. Both engages in and oversees staff engaged in fundraising
planning and implementation, including identifying resource requirements
and funding sources, establishing strategies to approach funders,
submitting proposals, and administrating fundraising records and
documentation.
• Human Resources Management. Effectively manages the human resources of
the organization according to authorized personnel policies and
procedures that fully conform to current laws and regulations.
• Financial and Facilities Management. Manages the organization’s
resources within budget guidelines and according to current laws and
regulations.
• Board Administration and Support. Supports operations and
administration of board of directors by advising and informing board
members and interfacing between board and staff.

Qualifications/Requirements
• Master’s Degree in nonprofit management, business administration,
public administration, community development, or related field and three
to five years of senior management experience OR a Bachelor’s Degree and
seven to ten years of senior management experience.
• Proven experience and interest in youth, community organizing, and/or
social justice.
• Significant and proven leadership, organizational development,
interpersonal communication, marketing, administration, and personnel
management skills.
• Understanding of nonprofit management, systems, and programs.
• Experience working with and/or building collaborative relationships
with schools, elected officials, a board of directors, and other
community leaders.

PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME AND COVER LETTER VIA EMAIL TO:
ExecutiveSearch@swyc.org
Deadline: Please respond by September 9, 2011