Job Opening: Urban Squash Director, Seattle Posted March 12, 2016
Executive Director For Hire Position: Executive Director, Seattle Urban Squash Education: Bachelor degree. Location: Seattle, WA. Type: full-time, 3-year commitment desired Start date: June 2016 Compensation Range: 40-50K+Up to 20% performance bonus
Background Seattle
Urban Squash (SUS) seeks a dynamic Executive Director who combines
administrative and interpersonal skills to provide leadership,
oversight and direction to the organization. Our ideal candidate is
visionary, multitasker, detail oriented, and possesses business
development, fundraising, management, and organizational leadership
skills.
Program Description Seattle
Urban Squash is a 501(c)3 nonprofit public charity. Its mission is to
help kids from underprivileged backgrounds go to college and realize
their full potential in life though squash, academic tutoring, and
community service. Founded in January 2013, SUS has grown quickly into
a full-fledged program with 14 students with 4 days of rigorous after
school program spanning 5 schools in North Seattle and more to come in
following years. The program includes an engaged board of directors and
advisory board, 30+ dedicated volunteers, and a growing network of
donors and supporters.
SUS
is modeled on the National Urban Squash and Education Association
(NUSEA) criteria. NUSEA has 20+ member programs around the country and
worldwide and more on the way. It enrolls over 1,000 students and has
sent graduates to over 160 different universities. SUS is close to
fulfilling the NUSEA criteria and achieving full NUSEA membership will
be one of the mid-term goals for its Executive Director.
SUS
has a healthy and rewarding partnership with Seattle Athletic Clubs in
Northgate and Seattle Downtown that provide its facility for Squash
practice and Academic lessons for all SUS kids, staff and volunteers.
Responsibilities: Organize
implementation of the program pillars, including squash recruiting and
instruction (preferred), educational curriculum including homework
assistance, academic enrichment and standardized test preparation,
organizing community service and cultural outings. Manage
and secure annual operating and endowment fundraising to include
oversight of grant writing, annual fund, major individual and corporate
gifts campaign, matching grants, and annual fundraising event(s). Manage Academic Director and Athletic Director; Recruit and mentor volunteers for all aspects of the organization. Liaison
with SUS accounting firm and Manage all financial, budgetary and
administrative aspects of the organization including budget creation
and compliance, financial reporting to Board and requisite governmental
agencies, accounting, auditing, database management Maintain
key community partnerships with school(s), students and their families,
community service sites, practice facility, volunteers. Represent the organization in media outreach and maintain an active website and social media presence. Attend
and provide necessary reports to quarterly Board of Directors meetings.
Engage Board members in active participation of management and decision
making for the organization. Act
as liaison to NUSEA, the National Urban Squash and Education
Association (www.nationalurbansquash.org) to learn from and contribute
to best practices, and promote national expansion of the urban squash
program prototype.
Professional and Personal Qualifications: A passion for, belief in and devotion to urban youth development Ability to get stuff done without much oversight A passion for the game of squash Exemplary organizational and time management abilities Be able to grow with the organization Drive, enthusiasm, energy, flexibility, endurance, humility Excellent written and oral communication abilities Experience in or potential to develop fundraising expertise Experience in or potential for board development Experience in or potential to develop organization management expertise Valid driver’s license and be comfortable driving a 15 passenger van Ability to coach squash (preferred)
Compensation: SUS
offers a full time competitive salary commensurate with the candidate’s
skill and experience expected to be in 40-50K range. The compensation
also includes an attractive bonus (up to 20% of base pay) tied to
achieving fundraising self-goals for the year. It also offers 4 weeks
of paid annual vacation including 1 week in December, 1 week in Spring
and 2 weeks in Summer when school is not in session.
Seattle Urban Squash (SUS) is a 501(C)3 Tax Exempt non-profit public charity and an equal opportunity employer.
To apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to info@seattlesquash.org
