CIVITAS is seeking an Executive Director to work on improving quality of life in its neighborhoods. CIVITAS is an Upper East Side and East Harlem community-based planning non-profit organization that since 1981 has worked to improve the urban environment, advocating for better land use, zoning and urban transportation, clean air and water, and public access to the waterfront. CIVITAS commissions urban planning studies, speaks out at public hearings, issues reports and keeps its members informed on current issues impacting on urban life.
Chief responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1) Substantive planning, management of projects and initiating new ideas
• Spokesman: Representative of organization at key public meetings, events and press conferences
• Presentation of financial standing to Board of Directors
• Oversight of implementation of organizational mission and providing focus for future initiatives
• Development of position statements on key issues
2) Coordination with board of directors, staff, and volunteers
• Board of Directors organizer, motivator and chief outreach to Executive Committee
• Supervisor of all staff and volunteers
3) Outreach to groups, individuals, media and elected officials outside of the CIVITAS network
• Outreach to recruit new volunteers, contributors and allies for organization
• Spokesman: Representative of organization at key public meetings, events and press conferences
• Press officer for outreach to media
• Oversight of outreach to elected and public officials
4) Fundraising and financial management
• Development: Oversight of fundraising operations and goal setting (this includes the organization’s annual membership drive and benefit event)
• Oversight of accounting and fiduciary responsibilities
• Presentation of financial standing to Board of Directors
Requirements for the position include:
• A graduate degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Historic Preservation or a related field
• Excellent writing, verbal, presentation, research, and organizational skills
• An active ability and ambition to reach out to, and work with, Upper East Side and East Harlem civic organizations, public officials, CIVITAS members, volunteers, interns and the media
• Knowledge of, and experience in, fundraising and board management
• Ability to interact with the Board of Directors and its Executive Committee
• Capacity to identify and pursue new opportunities for CIVITAS
Compensation may range from $50,000 to $60,000 but the final compensation offer will be commensurate with experience.
If you would like to be considered for the position of Executive Director, please email your resume and a brief cover letter containing your thoughts about why you are interested in this position, and what you can bring to the table to CIVITASSearchCommittee@gmail.com. No phone calls please.
