CEO & Executive Director,
Briarpatch Youth Services

 

Location: Madison, Wisconsin

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Approximately 300 youth in Dane County, Wisconsin go to bed homeless each night.

Briarpatch Youth Services plays a critical role supporting these youth, with the only shelter for unaccompanied runaway and homeless youth in the Madison, Wisconsin metro area.

Briarpatch is hiring a CEO & Executive Director to lead this essential work.​

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Read the detailed job description:

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Summary of job responsibilities:

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• Leadership and Culture: Cultivate and embody an organization that is innovative, diverse and equitable.
   

• Organization Mission and Strategy: Connect programming to the 2022 Strategic Plan to achieve the agency’s mission.
   

• Communication: Effectively communicate Briarpatch’s inclusive mission and environment to meet the needs of all youth and maintain effective relationships with the community.
   

• Financial Performance and Viability: Ensure the fiscal health of the organization.
   

• Board Relationship: Partner with the Briarpatch Board of Directors to achieve the mission of the organization.
   

• Operations: Effectively administer agency operations.

 

Summary of experience sought:

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• 10+ years of nonprofit experience in a human services or youth development setting, that includes leadership experience building teams, is desired.
   

• Demonstrated ability to collaboratively manage and lead change, with strong cultural diplomacy skills.
   

• Demonstrated financial management abilities including fundraising, grant management, and budget oversight.
   

• Ability to manage, supervise, motivate, inspire and mentor staff of a similar or larger number than the staff at Briarpatch.
   

• Comfortable and skilled as a spokesperson and face of the organization.

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For more information:​

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• Read the detailed job description