
CEO & Executive Director,
Briarpatch Youth Services
POSITION FILLED
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
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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Summary of job responsibilities:
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Leadership and Culture: Cultivate and embody an organization that is innovative, diverse and equitable.
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Organization Mission and Strategy: Connect programming to the 2022 Strategic Plan to achieve the agency’s mission.
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Communication: Effectively communicate Briarpatch’s inclusive mission and environment to meet the needs of all youth and maintain effective relationships with the community.
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Financial Performance and Viability: Ensure the fiscal health of the organization.
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Board Relationship: Partner with the Briarpatch Board of Directors to achieve the mission of the organization.
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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.
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Demonstrated ability to collaboratively manage and lead change, with strong cultural diplomacy skills.
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Demonstrated financial management abilities including fundraising, grant management, and budget oversight.
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Ability to manage, supervise, motivate, inspire and mentor staff of a similar or larger number than the staff at Briarpatch.
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Comfortable and skilled as a spokesperson and face of the organization.
For more information:
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