Include, but are not limited to:

Strategic Vision Setting

• Uphold Mind-Builders mission and vision, provide inspiring direction for Mind-Builders future, and work with the Board and staff to develop, implement, and refine the organization’s strategic priorities ensuring alignment to its core values and artistic direction
• Continue to evolve Mind-Builders programmatic offerings and organizational strategy, overseeing the execution and evolution of Mind-Builders core programs and setting clear and consistent performance metrics
• Think big about Mind-Builders and how its high-impact and high-quality suite of programs can have expanded and deepened impact for its students, families, and the broader community to support the overarching vision of creating a world where children can explore and expand their sense of self through the arts

Organizational Leadership

• Promote and model an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming culture that embodies Mind-Builders values of: access, artistry and discipline, professionalism, community, heritage and belonging, trust and accountability, and lasting impact
• Manage all day-to-day operations (including effectively managing the budget, contractual obligations, and all internal operations) and staff, with ultimate accountability for the success of the organization
• Ensure staff has clearly defined roles and goals, and access to the information and resources necessary to achieve their goals; hold team members accountable for achieving ambitious goals
• Coach and mentor a high-performing team, hire and retain a team committed to Mind-Builders work, and ensure that they have opportunities for growth and development

Community Engagement & Fundraising

• Steward existing relationships with all Mind-Builders stakeholders, champions, and collaborators by maintaining an ongoing presence and active involvement in the Bronx community and beyond
• Maintain existing relationships and cultivate new relationships with members of the community, consistently welcome new groups and individuals to the Mind-Builders network in an effort to advance the organization’s mission, vision, and goals
• Design and implement a fundraising strategy for raising annual operating income, developing support for new strategic initiatives, and diversifying the organization’s revenue streams
• Develop and manage key philanthropic relationships to support current and future program initiatives
• Work with the Board to serve as a key external face of the organization, enhancing the visibility, and bringing awareness to the critical work Mind-Builders does to media agencies, government officials, and other stakeholders

• Passion for Mind-Builders vision, mission, and programming, with a demonstrated ability to effectively run community-based programs; brings deep cultural competency in regard to issues of race and socio economic disenfranchisement
• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead a fundraising strategy with a track record of attracting and growing philanthropic support from varied partners, including: government, foundations, corporations, and individuals
• Excellent, persuasive, and effective communication skills with the ability to serve as the lead spokesperson and ambassador to build awareness and increased visibility of the work and impact of Mind-Builders
• Strong people and team management skills, with demonstrated ability running a similarly-sized organization or program vertical and managing a diverse staff; balances an inclusive and emotionally intelligent leadership style that engenders trust, provides clear and consistent direction, and fosters accountability
• Proactive team leader who can strengthen both strategic and tactical initiatives, is comfortable operating in a lean environment and is a highly responsive, detail-oriented problem solver
• 10 plus years of experience with at least 5 years of programmatic or executive leadership experience ideally in education, arts education, youth development or a related field; experience at a community-based organization is preferred
• Knowledge, appreciation, and understanding of the African and Black diasporic arts and culture is a must
• Brings a passion for empowering historically marginalized young people, families, and communities
• An undergraduate degree and a graduate degree is preferred but not required

Location: Mind-Builders is based in the Northeast Bronx, highly accessible to public transportation, with the option to leverage remote work days up to two days per week. In order to monitor Center activities and be available to meet families and students, this position requires work on occasional evenings and Saturdays.

Compensation and Benefits: The salary range for this position is $145K – $165K+ annually with the exact salary depending on experience. Competitive benefits include health insurance with generous company contribution, dental insurance, 401K contribution, three weeks paid vacation plus an August company closure week, 12 paid holidays, four personal days, and paid sick leave. In addition Mind-Builders provides technology equipment (phone and laptop) and a 30% discount on classes for immediate family.

Mind-Builders employees may elect to begin health insurance benefits on the first day of the month after completing 2 months of employment. Further Mind-Builders employees have the opportunity to participate in a company-sponsored retirement plan after one year or a minimum of 1000 hours worked.