About this Opportunity
The Executive Director is the key management leader of Behind the Book and is responsible for leading the design, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing strategy of BtB’s mission to enable students life-long love of reading. The Executive Director will lead a team of 15 in providing functional and technical support of BtB’s existing and future programs and support improvements and efficiencies across the organization. The Executive Director will provide leadership and development of staff, including setting and ensuring resources are used cost-effectively while remaining agile to evolving business needs. The position reports directly to the Board of Directors.
Responsibilities (What you’ll do)
Organization Mission and Strategy
Work with board and staff to ensure that the mission is fulfilled through programs, strategic planning, and community outreach.
Key Skills
Organization Operations
Oversee and implement appropriate resources to ensure that the operations of the organization are appropriate.
Key Skills
Financial Performance and Viability
Develop resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of the organization.
Key Skills
Board Governance
Work with the Board to fulfill the organization’s mission.
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Fundraising
Identify, cultivate, and solicit major and planned gifts, and relationships with foundations, corporations, individuals, and community organizations.
Key Skills
Qualifications (needed for success)
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations.
For more information on Behind the Book, please visit https://www.behindthebook.org
To Apply:
Behind the Book has retained the services of Harris Rand Lusk to conduct this search. Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be directed in confidence to:
Dr. Jane Herzog
Director, Educational Leadership
Harris Rand Lusk
260 Madison Avenue, 15th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Send your resume and cover letter describing your interest in the role to: jherzog@harrisrand.com
Please write ‘Behind the Book’ in the subject line of your email.