The client seeks a dynamic, strategic Executive Director to lead its New York region and set the vision and conditions for regional success. This role translates the national mission into a local context, aiming to scale impact across the city through an equity- and literacy-focused approach. The Executive Director will serve as the region’s primary face and steward partnerships that expand high-quality literacy support for students.
The Executive Director is expected to be an effective fundraiser and external representative, combining strategic leadership with regional operations oversight. The role spearheads partnerships with public schools and other aligned partners, and sets the vision and course for the growth and expansion of Powered by Reading Partners (PbRP) within the region. With full bottom-line fiscal responsibility for the entire region, the Executive Director leads fundraising, manages community partnerships, and advances programmatic and community engagement goals aligned to regional and national plans.
The ideal candidate is a social impact leader with strong relationships across educational and/or nonprofit sectors, including community-based organizations and philanthropic stakeholders. They will bring experience leading diverse, layered teams and fostering an inclusive, collaborative, equity-driven culture, guiding staff and AmeriCorps members to achieve regional goals and measurable literacy outcomes. This leader will also act as a coach and mentor to inspire teams to help students, volunteers, and communities work toward sustained, impactful literacy growth.