Executive Director- AMIkids Baton Rouge

AMIkids • Baton Rouge, LA

2h

About The Position

AMIkids is seeking an experienced Education (Workforce Development) Program Executive Director to lead the AMIkids Baton Rouge Day Program. The role provides strong, supportive leadership to the team and delivers high-quality services to youth and families in a community-based setting. The ideal candidate demonstrates leadership, fiscal management, board development, and community and public relations skills.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Two years of fundraising experience, including demonstrated success managing special events and cultivating, soliciting, and closing major gifts.

Responsibilities

• Manage finances within the approved budget, understand program financial reports, and take appropriate action to identify trends and discrepancies.
• Partner in and support resource development, including grant writing, donor cultivation, and stewardship; actively seek and maintain a diverse donor base while upholding AMIkids values.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with stakeholders and Board Members, and serve as a liaison for the Program.
• Create and implement a marketing and branding initiative to promote and raise funds for the Program within the community and among interested parties.
• Plan and direct program operations, local revenue-generating activities, and fundraising to support growth of the existing Program and regional expansion while retiring debt.

Benefits

• Growth opportunities and development of leaders from within.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan options.
• Health Spending Account.
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D.
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Wellness benefits, including EAP, health coaching, and stress-management programs.
• 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: Director