Executive Director, Residential - AMIkids Piedmont

WHY AMIkids?

AMIkids makes a positive difference in kids' lives and families every day. Many of our kids have faced challenges in school and are involved with the legal system; we are giving them the opportunity to turn their lives around. For over 50 years, we have encouraged kids to make positive changes in their lives.

We are seeking an experienced Residential Executive Director to provide strategic and supportive leadership to a dedicated team serving young females ages 13-21 in a residential setting. The ideal candidate brings a passion for delivering high-quality, trauma-informed services and demonstrates strong capabilities in leadership, fiscal oversight, board engagement, and community and public relations. If this mission-driven work aligns with your "why," you may be a great fit to lead as the AMIkids Piedmont Executive Director.

Video: We Are AMIkids Website: www.AMIkids.org

What you will be doing:

• 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,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred,
• Experience working in a Residential setting,
• Five (5) years relevant work experience, including at least two (2) years in a leadership role supervising a group of people,
• Two (2) years of fundraising experience, including demonstrated success in managing special events and in cultivating, soliciting, and closing major gifts is preferred,
• Effective communication (verbal & written) skills, time management and project management skills.

What's in it for you?
As well as gain an opportunity to make an exceptional difference in kids' lives, AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 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, and more.

Check out our website to learn more about what we offer! https://amikids.org/careers/#employee-benefits