Hybrid Executive Director

Posted 3 weeks ago

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About the role

  • Executive Director managing community engagement and initiatives at the Homan Square Foundation. Leading stakeholder collaborations and overseeing strategic planning for community development projects.

Responsibilities

  • Advances community engagement and stakeholder collaborations in the greater North Lawndale and East Garfield Park communities
  • Responsible for coordinating all of IFF’s activities for FHS as part of its Placed Based Initiatives
  • Represents the FHS within the greater North Lawndale communities
  • Works with IFF staff to maintain a knowledge and understanding of both current and future Foundation for Homan Square commercial and residential operations and assets
  • Plans and organizes community building and community engagement activities on the campus
  • Responsible for the development and coordination of the Homan Square Leadership Council to provide a liaison and reporting/advising relationship between executive leadership of HS campus providers and the IFF leadership, Board and other staff members

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred, preferably in urban planning or studies, business or communications
  • At least five years of experience in community engagement, community development, and, leadership development
  • Knowledge of the greater North Lawndale community, its nonprofit organizations and elected officials preferred
  • Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Ability to manage multiple, diverse tasks and prioritize among them
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong written and verbal skills
  • Ability to develop presentation and collateral materials for meeting and community outreach purposes

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
  • Life Insurance
  • Short and long term disability
  • Hybrid workplace
  • Summer Fridays
  • Professional development stipend
  • Mentorship program
  • Wellness programs
  • Employee assistance
  • Referral Bonuses

Job title

Executive Director

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$125,000 - $160,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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