Executive Director- AMIkids Baton Rouge

AMIkids Careers • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

AMIkids is seeking an experienced Education (Workforce Development) Program Executive Director to provide strong, supportive leadership for our team, with a passion for delivering high-quality services to youth and families in a community-based setting. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence in leadership, fiscal management, board development, and community and public relations. This role will lead the AMIkids Baton Rouge Day Program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience working in a secondary education setting
• Five (5) years relevant work experience, including at least two (2) years in a leadership role supervising a group of people
• Effective communication (verbal & written) skills, time management and project management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred
• Two (2) years of fundraising experience, including demonstrated success in managing special events and in cultivating, soliciting, and closing major gifts is preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage finances within approved budget; understand Program financial reports and take appropriate action to identify trends and discrepancies.
• Partner and support resource development activities to include grant writing, cultivation and stewardship of donors; actively seeking and maintaining a diverse donor base while maintaining AMIkids values.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with stakeholders and Board Members; serve as a liaison for the Program.
• Create and implement a strong marketing/branding initiative to ensure successful promotion and fundraising of the Program within the community and interested parties.
• Plan and direct program operations, local revenue generating and fundraising activities to support growth of existing Program and regional expansion while simultaneously retiring debt.

Benefits

• Growth opportunities – we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within
• Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plan options; Health Spending Account, Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Wellness Benefits – EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management Programs, etc.
• Employer Funded Pension Plan
• Voluntary 403(B) Retirement Plan
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Pet Insurance
• World Travel Assistance
• Car Rental discounts
• Gym Membership discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive