Playworks New Mexico Executive Director

Job Description
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

Build and support an Albuquerque Board of Directors. Manage Albuquerque based fundraising activities including developing foundations relationships, corporate sponsorships and individual donor solicitation strategies. Work closely with a National Development Director to design and implement a development plan for the Albuquerque region. Lead all efforts to expand programming in new school districts and continually recruit new school partnerships.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

Work closely with national leadership team and with City EDs throughout the country to gather, share and implement best practices. Provide leadership for a new team of Playworks staff; establish organizational values, promote a fun, collaborative environment while communicating expectations and employee recognition. Manage city budget and work with the National Staff to develop and monitor programmatic budgets; including securing contracts and accounts receivables with schools and districts.

Other Information/Requirements: 

5+ years of experience as a successful leader in the nonprofit sector, government, private sector or education. Experience creating and maintaining high-level relationships within the philanthropic community, school districts, government and private sector. Knowledge of the cultural landscape of Albuquerque and surrounding communities. Ability to build collaborations with a variety of existing and new community contacts. Strong experience managing a highly capable team.

How to Apply: 

Go to http://www.playworks.org/jobs/office/apply-now to upload your resume and a thoughtful cover letter. Please no phone calls As an equal opportunity program, Playworks encourages applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, marital status or physical ability, and evaluates all candidates on a merit basis.

Contact Information
Name: 
Melissa Simpson
Agency/Organization: 
Playworks
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87107
Business Phone: 
510-473-6333
Business Fax: 
510-277-1419
Email Address: 
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Sep 4 2013
Date to Remove: 
Dec 7 2013

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