Executive Director

The Northside Association for Community Development (NACD) is a non-profit organization that has placed the needs and aspirations of Northside Neighborhood residents at the center of its organizational strategy since its inception in 1978. NACD's mission is to advocate for and promote a healthier environment, job creation, financial independence, safety, and neighborhood revitalization.

NACD is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan's Northside Neighborhood. Kalamazoo has about 76,000 residents and is highly segregated by race and income, causing barriers to opportunity for Northside residents. To overcome systemic inequities, NACD advocates for and aligns resident voices with public/private/nonprofit partners to alter systems and practices to disrupt how economic development, housing and workforce systems interact. For example, through community engagement, residents identified that a lack of affordable housing and access to good jobs are presenting serious challenges to quality of life. In response to this, NACD is working to build asset wealth by connecting low-income residents of the Northside Neighborhood to affordable housing and by partnering with regional workforce partners to offer accessible job training that leads to industry recognized credentials and good jobs. The goal of these efforts is to create conditions for thriving and stable families.

The Executive Director of NACD leads the organization in pursuit of the vision and mandate of the NACD as approved by the membership. The Executive Director is the chief officer, providing leadership in identifying priorities and objectives, directing staff, supporting committees, and ensuring NACD's financial and organizational viability. The Executive Director is responsible for the successful leadership and management of the organization according to the strategic direction set by the NACD Board of Directors.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the organization's long-range strategy to achieve its mission, making consistent and timely progress.

• Provide leadership in developing programmatic, organizational and financial plans with the Board of Directors and staff and carry-out plans and policies authorized by the Board.

• Develop and monitor an annual budget and ensure adequate funds are available to permit the organization to carry on its work.

• Establish and maintain relationships with various organizations throughout the city

• and utilize those relationships to strategically enhance NACD's mission. This includes a relationship with the City and County Commissions.

• Maintain a climate which attracts, keeps, and motivates a diverse staff and volunteer pool of top-quality people.

• Cultivate relationships with new financial donors and strengthen relationships with existing donors.

• Identify, pursue, and write grants.

• Responsible for annual reports.

• Assure filing of all legal and regulatory documents and monitor compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Professional Qualifications

• Strong interest in social justice, particularly in addressing inequity, structural racism and the root causes of poverty, unemployment, and low educational attainment. Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

• Strong ability to connect with a diverse range of partners, stakeholders and groups. Ability to convey the vision of the organization's strategic future to staff and donors. Outstanding written and verbal communications and relational skills.

• Effective public speaking skills.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Three to five years of relevant management experience, senior management experience preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to supervise and collaborate with staff.

• Solid financial management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision- making and reporting.

• Past success working with a Board of Directors and ability to establish and maintain relationships with Board members.

Requirements

The Executive Director usually works in an office environment. However, the mission of the NACD may sometimes take them to nonstandard workplace locations. A standard workweek is required. The ED may need to work evenings and weekends to accommodate Board and committee meetings or organizational activities as well as representing the NACD at public events.

Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Range: $70,000 - $90,000.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion: NACD is committed to addressing systemic racial inequities in our community. We seek to have a diverse and inclusive workplace where members feel valued, safe and empowered to bring their unique talents and strengths to the team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kalamazoo, MI 49007: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $90,000