About us

Clay Pots… A Place to Grow is a non-profit (501c3) organization located in Southwest Baltimore that provides a safe place for people in the neighborhood and beyond to explore their inner selves in a holistic manner. Education, art, emotional well-being, and/or physiological needs are all parts of the inner growth that helps to sustain life and the neighborhood. The goal of the center is to provide a wide range of opportunities for people to find inner nourishment, whether by attending classes, learning to use a computer, or sharing their thoughts over a cup of coffee. Inner harmony brings health and wholeness to individuals and to the community.

Clay Pots, a community center in Southwest Baltimore, is seeking a compassionate and determined individual to serve as our next Executive Director. As a community-focused center for personal growth, Clay Pots facilitates a variety of educational, artistic, and social programs and events, relying on both volunteers and paid staff. The organization secures funding through grant writing and by cultivating relationships with individual donors. At the core of our work is the belief that every human life is inherently valuable and deserves safety, love, and fulfillment.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Executive Director champions the organization's mission and values and leads the development of strategies for the organization's core priority areas in cooperation with the Board of Directors. The Executive Director will report to the Board of Directors and has overall operational responsibility for Clay Pots fundraising, outreach, partnerships, programs, and execution of its mission. Key responsibilities include managing staff, programmatic collaboration with the continuum of care, fundraising, and collaboration with the Board of Directors.

The tasks of the Executive Director position include:

• Oversight of existing programming and implementation of new programming. Programs include: Harm Reduction, Wellness, Case Management, GED, Adult Education and Coffeehouse.
• Recruitment and Management of both Volunteers and Paid Staff
• Pursuit of Funding via fundraising events, grant writing, media engagement, and donor outreach
• Budget Preparation and Oversight
• Administration of Payroll
• Building and Facilities Management
• Regular Reporting to the Board of Directors, especially at monthly Board Meetings
• Experience managing and reporting on state grants.
• Strong verbal and written communications.

The ideal candidate:

• Is motivated by compassion for their fellow human beings
• Desires to foster safe spaces for personal growth of all kinds
• Understands the historical and contemporary role of systemic racism in shaping our communities and American society at large
• Values authenticity of character, in both themselves and others
• Has experience with personnel management and leadership
• Has experience with fundraising and donor engagement
• Has experience with grant writing
• Is familiar with community needs and services available in Baltimore

Minimum requirements:

• Education – Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field – with Master’s preferred. A candidate without higher education will be considered only with at least 12 years of relevant work experience at a comparable non-profit.
• Work Experience – Minimum 3 years’ experience in management, 5 preferred.
• Computer Proficiency –email and word processing with basic use of spreadsheets and presentation software. Advanced users welcome!

The salary range for this position is $60-75k for full time work. The position is also eligible for a health insurance benefit and paid time off.

Applicants should submit their resume, cover letter, and any relevant writing samples (especially grant proposals) to . Three professional references should be submitted to .

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Commute:

• Baltimore, MD 21223 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Baltimore, MD 21223: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person