Maryland’s International Corridor Community Development Corporation dba The Northern Gateway CDC (NGCDC) is a 501(c)(3) organization with the mission to strengthen and revitalize the unincorporated neighborhoods of Adelphi, Avondale, Carole Highlands, Chillum, Hampshire Knolls, Langley Park, and Lewisdale. Our initiatives aim to increase the quality of life for residents and the economic potential of small businesses in our community.
The NGCDC is seeking an operationally focused Interim Executive Director (“IED”) on a part-time basis. The IED shall manage the planning and implementation of projects, develop and implement a fundraising strategy, and lead a strategic planning process until the full-time, permanent, Executive Director position is filled.
The Interim Executive Director shall be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, and capacity building and programs. The IED shall serve as the ultimate internal decision-maker on operational decisions (consulting with senior staff in thoughtful consideration of the institutional memory and knowledge they hold) and conferring with the Board on any decisions with larger policy implications for the NGCDC.
The Interim Executive Director will work closely with the Board of Directors to support and facilitate effective oversight and direction setting.
Specific Priorities:
Server as the primary representative of the NGCDC in front of external and internal stakeholders, including funders, partners, collaborators, volunteers, staff, the board and advisory board.
Complete an assessment of NGCDC’s management structure and assist a transition to permanent leadership.
Lead successful fundraising campaigns to support a permanent Executive Director and additional staff.
Build staff readiness and excitement to partner with the new management/leadership structure (e.g., a permanent Executive Director) and to retain staff. Facilitate relationship building between staff, the board and Advisory Board, Funders and other stakeholders in the community. Overall responsibility for development, support, and retention of staff and volunteers.
Closely monitor the budget, especially tracking and problem-solving revenue generation and expenditures. Ensure the maintenance of effective systems for service delivery through budget to actual reporting and the use of fiscal data as a management tool for decisions and timely financial reports to the Board.
Oversee grant management.
Work with staff and consultant(s), if any, to ensure that programmatic work and/or research is on schedule and in alignment with mission and Board priorities, and ensuring that staff, consultants, and volunteers are working well together.
Develop a preliminary dashboard (or other tool) to monitor NGCDC’s sustainability in terms of programs, revenue generation and finances, impact and customer service. Engage the Board and staff in ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of NGCDC’s services and in business planning to identify program, financial, and infrastructure development goals and strategies.
Qualifications:
Prior experience as a senior nonprofit leader, and assisting with assessment of management structure during transition, preferred.
Seasoned nonprofit manager with successful senior level experience managing an organization with a high level of commitment to serve and/or represent the community, in the Northern Gateway region, preferred.
Strategic thinker who excels at making decisions with an understanding of how they impact the big picture.
Team builder who is skillful at coaching staff to perform.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated experience fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging, which centers on the wellness and growth of employees, consultants, and contractors.
Strong strategic fiscal management, oversight and budgeting skills.
Ability to maintain relationships with external stakeholders.
Good understanding of the operational and back-office systems and infrastructure of a nonprofit (HR, Finance, IT, etc.).
Experience working with Boards of Directors.
Self-motivated and enjoy taking the initiative. Must be able to work well both independently and in teams.
Must treat clients, partners, staff, and volunteers with respect. Actively seek to understand unique perspectives and concerns, and convey empathy in all interactions.
Previous experience working with, or serving as an advocate for immigrant/diverse communities, or the ability to provide information in a culturally sensitive manner, preferred.
Previous experience managing projects and events of local and regional significance, preferred.
Must embrace technology, love figuring out how to use new platforms, and think creatively about how to leverage technology for greater impact.
Bilingual in English and Spanish. Reading, writing, and speaking in both languages is preferred.
Graduate Degree, or working towards a graduate degree, in a relevant field, desired.
Bachelor’s Degree, or working towards a Bachelor’s degree, in a relevant field, required.
How to apply:
Please send, BY EMAIL ONLY, a letter of application stating the skills and approach that you would bring to the post, including any relevant insights for the NGCDC to consider, with your CV/resume to: careers@northerngatewaycdc.org.
Please ensure that they are sent as Word or PDF documents with the titles “your name cover letter” and “your name CV”. Please put “NGCDC Interim Executive Director” in the email subject line.
Hiring Process and Timeline:
We will read your cover letter first; it is important for the NGCDC to understand whether this is the right fit for you. In your cover letter, please be sure to tell us why you are interested in this position, what you like about NGCDC, and share examples of your past work that makes you a strong candidate.
We will review applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
We will schedule phone interviews on a rolling basis with the Board Co-Chairs.
If you are invited for a video interview with the Board of Directors of the NGCDC, we may ask for you to complete a skills assessment relevant to this position.
We would like to have the selected candidate start as soon as possible - ideally by late September.
Equal Opportunity Employment:
NGCDC is an equal opportunity employer; people of color and individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. NGCDC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic background, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
Deadline: Applications are processed on a rolling basis. The position will remain open until filled.
