THE OPPORTUNITY -
Since 2015, Achieve Miami has tripled our impact and scale while developing a structured and highly functioning organization. It is time to move from our founding era to the growth era. We seek a skilled executive manager to lead our strategic plan, build our network of champions and manage the execution of our programs. The Executive Director will engage with a wide array of stakeholders to help lead an organizational vision that positions Achieve Miami as a critical organization in the collaborative and innovative non-profit ecosystem in Miami. Reporting directly to the Founder, the Executive Director is uniquely positioned to further Achieve Miami’s on the ground impact while also driving long term strategy and results.
This role is a unique opportunity to work alongside a visionary founder and grow an innovative organization. We seek a confident self-starter who operates effectively with autonomy and high-stakes for results. The ideal candidate is driven to deliver opportunities and access to children facing the challenges of poverty and has experience managing a high performing team. A strong entrepreneurial spirit, incredible relationship building skills and the ability to work toward the big picture while connecting a variety moving pieces are must-haves.
The Executive Director will lead Achieve Miami in:
- Setting Vision and Direction
- Building Relationships and Influencing Others
- People Management and Leadership
Setting Vision and Direction
- Chart our course to establish the unique and valuable impact Achieve Miami has on the broader educational ecosystem
- Maximizing impact in the short and long run
- Develop and lead all aspects of our growth plan
- Set ambitious yet achievable annual goals across all functional areas of our work
- Lead the long term strategic planning process and aligned operational plans
- Build the Achieve Miami brand
- Work closely with the Founder to establish and manage all aspects of organizational governance
- Manage the operational budget of >$1 million
Building Relationships and Influencing Others
- Serve as the external face of Achieve Miami in the community with a wide range of partners to advance our work, including philanthropists, program partners and media
- Build strategic relationships with the local school districts, principals, funders and other key community stakeholders to ensure our model is implemented as a lever for systemic change
- Develop and lead a fundraising strategy that stewards existing champions, cultivates new champions and covers annual operating costs for programs
People Management and Leadership
- Recruit, select, coach and retain diverse and talented team members
- Manage toward ambitious goals, using data-driven decision making
- Build, manage and coach a strong, results-driven team
- Develop and maintain an organizational identity that is reflective of Achieve Miami’s core values and culture, and our commitment to a diverse and inclusive community
- Demonstrated experience creating a collaborative, inclusive culture and the ability to lead individuals and teams to meet ambitious goals
- Track record of establishing buy-in from external stakeholders and influencing diverse groups of individuals and networks to achieve outcomes
- Experience developing and leading successful fundraising strategies
- Strength in leveraging performance management strategies, systems, and tools
- A growth mindset
- Evidence of consistently and proactively using data to improve performance
- A long term interest in making Miami an even more incredible community, especially for its most marginalized citizens
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Previous experience in a leadership role in a non-profit preferred
The Executive Director role will begin immediately and is a full-time salaried position. The Executive Director will report directly to the Founder and will manage the leadership team. This role is outcome oriented and the ideal candidate will be able to work beyond a standard daily schedule when necessary to achieve great results including evenings and weekends.
Achieve Miami offers a generous compensation package including a salary commensurate with experience and benefits for the Executive Director role.