to youth leadership development and local organizing. In this role, the CEO will harness digital technology, promote thought leadership, and fortify the organizational infrastructure. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will provide strategic oversight for both Our Turn (501(c)(3)) and Our Turn Action Network (501(c)(4)).
The CEO's leadership encompasses organizational health, programming, fundraising, strategic communications, messaging, partnership development, and strategic growth. This position plays a pivotal role in establishing a best-practice organization for immediate and long-term growth. The CEO will focus on elevating young people and equity across various facets
of education justice. This includes shaping policies, cultivating a community of change agents, influencing public narratives, and generating grassroots and political power through democracy building.
The CEO will actively pursue new fundraising opportunities from individual, corporate, and foundation donors, working closely with the Director of Development, senior staff, and board members and will align the development efforts with its programming strategy emphasizing impact through leadership development, storytelling, and student-centered initiatives. Furthermore, the CEO will serve as a leader on the Management Team, collaborating with students and organizational leaders to advance
its mission through culture development, talent planning, strategic initiatives, and financial management.
The CEO will lead a team of 11-12 full-time staff members and 23 fellows. This role demands a self-starter with resourcefulness, a balanced approach to hands-on and strategic work, strong collaboration skills, adaptability, and an inspiring growth mindset. Responsibilities: Strategy, Governance, & Accountability Set the vision and strategy for Our Turn’s next 3-5 years, by Fall of 2024, aligned with the organization’s mission and values. Provide leadership and direction to the organization's staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and commitment to educational equity.
Partner with the Management Team to build annual and long-term strategic plans with timelines, key milestones, and activity owners that advance organizational impact and resilience. Demonstrate leadership and gain alignment to the strategy with tactical goals and metrics for Our Turn staff to achieve the strategy. Report regularly to stakeholders, including funders, on progress and outcomes. Development & Fundraising Partner with the development team to formalize a development plan that delivers on the $2.1M goal for FY24, with a pipeline for future increases over the next 3 years that aligns with the upwards trajectory of the organization.
Develop a strategy to diversify and expand the fundraising portfolio beyond traditional education donors, including foundations, grassroots donors, high net worth individuals, and corporations. Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and supporters. Ensure programming growth by collaborating with team members to develop revenue targets and strategies that align with program goals, and offer a perspective of organization-wide strategic and operational decisions. Financial Performance Partner with the Finance team to provide a consistent and transparent view into revenue and cash versus our operating budget and expenses.
Manage the organization's budget and financial resources, ensuring fiscal responsibility and sustainability. Monitor financial performance and make data-informed decisions. Maintain a clean audit as well as 3 months of cash on hand every month throughout the fiscal year. Organizational Leadership, Talent, & Culture Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering professional growth and a commitment to the organization's mission. Partner with the management team to review the current organizational structure and develop a new operating model to allocate resources to maximize impact.
Partner with the Management Team to oversee all aspects of operational performance, including the management of the organizational dashboard and the budget. Collaborate with team members to develop long-term talent plans that support the trajectory of FT and PT staff members while meeting organizational goals. Leverage digital technology tools to enhance organizational efficiency, communication, and program delivery. Create a positive, inclusive, and equitable company culture enhancing employee satisfaction and retention.
Program Development & Advocacy Bring expertise in working with multiple models for impact, continually backssing and improving effectiveness. Represent the organization in policy discussions and advocacy efforts at the local, state, and national levels. Advocate for policies and practices that promote educational equity and excellence while centering on elevating student voices. Maintain operational excellence and partner with the Chief Growth Officer to oversee the design and implementation of programs and initiatives to maximize student reach and impact.
Ensure programs are evidence-based, data-driven, and have a measurable impact. Leverage C4 and electoral strategy background to advance community organizing efforts. Build partnerships with like-minded organizations and consult on youth-focused initiatives. Brand, Marketing, & Communications Serve as brand ambassador for Our Turn and elevate youth voices as part of an overall communications strategy. Examine the communications function and recommend an organizational structure to enhance the reach and impact of a strategic communications function. Serve as a thought leader, driving the organization’s presence through events, marketing, PR, and communications expertise.
Collaborate across teams to shape messaging strategies that drive positive awareness and influence among target audiences. Board Relations Management Collaborate with the Board of Directors to provide regular updates, seek guidance, and ensure effective governance. Support the Board in recruiting, retaining, and engaging board members. Capabilities: Proven senior leadership experience, preferably in the non-profit sector or related fields. Deep commitment to educational equity and a comprehensive grasp of educational policy, electoral strategy, community organizing, and leadership development.
Exceptional expertise in fundraising, resource development and shaping formalized, revenue positive partnerships with external organizations. Effective communication skills and advocacy, capable of engaging diverse stakeholders. Proficiency in marketing, public relations, and communications. Strong grasp of technology and adept at utilizing digital tools. Demonstrated success in strategic planning and organizational growth. Financial acumen and experience in budget management. Collaborative and inclusive leadership style that empowers and develops staff and students, and external stakeholders.
Dedication to fostering diversity and inclusivity within the staff and student body. Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and involving them in decision-making and evaluation processes. About Our Turn: Our Turn recognizes that young people are uniquely positioned to dismantle the inequitable education system and replace it with something that truly serves all students. Its mission isn't merely about improving education; it's about championing education justice.
Education justice, for Our Turn, means students exercising decision-making power over their own education. It means students and families driving the conversation about what works best for them and ensuring that resources support their aspirations. It's about student voice becoming the evidence base for educational reform. It involves the centralization of Black, Indigenous, and students of color in data, curriculum, culture, communications, and funding. Our Turn is committed to activating the next generation of diverse civic leaders through leadership development, grassroots organizing, and movement building.
The new Chief Executive Officer will join the organization during an exciting period of growth. In the past year, Our Turn expanded its reach from 1.7M students to 4.1M students, through innovative national programming that builds commitment for a youth- and equity-centered education system. Our Turn’s work has garnered recognition from influential publications like Teen Vogue, The 74, and The Los Angeles Times, further solidifying its position as a trailblazing force in the education justice movement. Our Turn has built a presence at critical decision-making tables on issues ranging from statewide backssments to teaching accurate history, which has led to a greater ability to influence policy and a stronger pipeline of potential donors.
This role represents an incredible opportunity to catapult Our Turn into its next chapter. Our Turn is actively seeking a leader who can strategically advance its youth- and equity-centered impact while collaboratively guiding the management team, Board of Directors, staff members, and student leaders. With the right leader in place, Our Turn is excited to continue its upward trajectory and explore new avenues for creating lasting change.
Our Turn invites you to join in its mission to fight for educational justice, nurture and develop young leaders, and amplify student voices to create a brighter future for all students which can make a profound impact in the field of education, driving the change that students deserve. Click here to learn more. Compensation and Benefits: Our Turn offers a comprehensive compensation package for this full-time position including an anticipated base salary of $210,000 + bonus + executive training + benefits. The salary is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
To Apply: Our Turn, in consultation with Summit Search Solutions, Inc. will begin a confidential review of application materials immediately and continue until the position is filled; parties who apply by January 29, 2024 will be given first consideration. Please submit a CV/resume and letter of interest upon application. All applications and nominations will be held in confidence. To apply online, go to: /jobs? pos=su399 For more information or to offer recommendations or nominations: Arasi Adkins Senior Consultant Summit Search Solutions, Inc.
(336) 693-xyz X xyz X@ Todd Lo Frese Senior Consultant Summit Search Solutions, Inc. (919) 442-xyz X xyz X@ Our Turn encourages individuals of all backgrounds to apply for open positions, and is committed to recruiting a team that reflects the diversity of its student movement. Our Turn does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, interactionual orientation, gender identity or expression, nation of origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, or parenthood.
and alumni.
From defining systems and processes to strategizing on how to scout and recruit the best talent, they will drive strong results across the TA team. As part of their responsibilities, they will partner with the Marketing team to define and communicate Year Up's talent brand as well as support communications with key external stakeholders about Year Up's recruitment strategies, goals, and overall vision.
The successful candidate will bring deep talent acquisition and operations strategy, implementation, and metrics experience. You understand and have experience in full-cycle recruiting, as well as how to design, communicate, and execute recruitment strategies, goals,
and metrics. You'll be a strong leader who has experience managing teams and coaching and developing recruiters. You will lead in building and improving Workday systems and processes that support TA strategy, recruiters, and the business at large.
The location for this position is flexible, with preference given to candidates residing on the East Coast and within commuting distance of a Year Up site location. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategy and Communication Collaborate with stakeholders across the org, HR, and HRIS on a consistent and meaningful candidate experience and set appropriate expectations around timing and the execution of recruiting strategy and administration Responsible
for overseeing key steps of the recruitment process: creating positions, generating requisitions, assigning recruiters to searches, updating candidate records, inputting candidate data (when necessary), etc.
In partnership with TA leadership, define key talent acquisition metrics, and reporting goals, and analyze data to backss effectiveness and make recommendations based on those findings As needed, perform full cycle recruiting and hiring for roles across teams and locations Keep current on new trends in the talent acquisition space to bring improvements and best practices to Year Up Employer Brand Management & Partnerships Partner with the Marketing team to define and communicate Year Up's talent brand Coordinate Year Up's engagement at recruiting events to make Year Up's employment brand more readily recognized and increase the quantity and quality of identified potential candidates interested in joining Year Up Leverage national partnerships such as Linked In, Glassdoor, etc.
to communicate Year Up's talent brand and ensure those partnerships are driving awareness and that tools are used effectively by Talent Acquisition staff Utilize communication campaigns and marketing efforts to develop a culture of " talent scouts" in the organization, including managing the overall Employee Value Proposition strategy Scouting & Sourcing Strategy Create and implement strategy to develop an organizational culture of scouting Develop a scouting and sourcing strategy that includes metrics to track success, roles and responsibilities for leadership and hiring teams and the communication plan to support implementation Partner with the rest of the Talent Acquisition team and HRIS to leverage Workday and other tools to support a streamlined system of scouting Support and train Recruiters on sourcing and scouting best practices to utilize with searches Work with Alumni Relations Team to build a robust talent pipeline of Year Up Alumni and implement scouting strategy to increase number of Year Up Alumni on staff Systems and Processes Serve as subject matter expert for Workday recruiting and operations processes, functionality, and reporting.
Support, iterate, and test Recruiting functionality and processes in Workday in partnership with HRIS and stakeholders across the HR team Lead creation and maintenance of recruitment information, templates, tools, and training sessions and materials that are easily accessible and ready to use Support the communication of updates and changes to TA systems and business processes Oversee HR Help Ticket queue to ensure timely responses to inquiries around Talent Acquisition Provide clear and regular reporting, status, and metrics updates; ensure the TA team has access to and understanding of metrics Ensure that talent acquisition policies and practices adhere to employment law and regulations Team Management & Support Set direction, priorities, and metrics to support a team of Recruiters /or TA Operations and Talent Scouting to achieve and exceed performance expectations and support organizational goals including time to fill, candidate experience, diversity metrics, and quality of hire Support the onboarding, training, and professional development of direct reports Ensure appropriate level of partnership with hiring managers, successful execution of hiring plans and that we successfully deliver against commitments related to candidate experience Serve as a source of support for recruiters and broader TA team providing training, guidance, and sharing best practices Learning Community Member Serve as a coach or mentor for a small number of current students Participate in, and sometimes facilitate, weekly group sessions with students QUALIFICATIONS: 3-5 years' experience in HR and talent acquisition or related fields Successful track record of setting recruitment strategy and direction for hiring teams Subject matter expertise in sourcing and interviewing techniques Proficiency in Workday recruiting functionality and reporting and experience developing technical recruitment systems and processes A willingness to take initiative, and the ability to be flexible while handling increased responsibilities matched with the desire to do whatever it takes to get the job done (no task too large, or too small) Ability to thrive in ambiguity, challenge paradigms to create solutions that haven't existed before, and manage through a multitude of differing opinions and engage with leaders to drive solutions Commitment to diversity and inclusion with the skillsets needed to build, manage, & engage diverse pipelines of talent Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills; ability to learn and quickly apply new concepts and technology Creative, collaborative, solution-oriented work style with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team as well as independently.
Proficiency in Power Point, Word, and Excel Outstanding time management skills, with proven ability to multi-task, accomplishing numerous tasks and changing priorities in an effective and timely manner Experience working on complex projects with multiple stakeholders and quick deadlines Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills Salary Range: $60,200 - $85,000#LI-Hybrid COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Year Up has established salary ranges for each of our sites, which allows us to pay employees competitively, equitably and consistently in different geographic markets.
For roles in which the location is listed as flexible, the range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Salary offers take into account a candidate's skills, experience, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process. Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare options and dental coverage; 401(k) match for eligible participants. Vacation: Earn three weeks paid vacation in first year of employment; four weeks after initial year.
Professional Development: Funds available to support staff in achieving career objectives ($2,500 per year) This is an exempt role (paid on a salaried basis). ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION: Year Up is a national 501(c)3 workforce development organization committed to ensuring equitable access to economic opportunity, education, and justice for all young adults-no matter their background, income, or zip code. Employers face a growing need for talent while millions of talented young adults lack access to meaningful careers. These inequities only further perpetuate the opportunity gap that exists in our country-a gap that Year Up is determined and positioned to close through three interconnected strategies: providing targeted skills training and connections to livable-wage employment for students and alumni; empowering others to serve and support young adults, and changing systems that perpetuate the opportunity gap.
Year Up's intensive training program utilizes a high expectations, high support model where students learn in-demand technical and professional skills and apply them during a corporate internship. Year Up has directly served more than 40,000 young adults since its founding in 2000.
Year Up's nationwide presence includes Arizona, Austin, Bay Area, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Greater Atlanta, Greater Boston, Greater Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, the National Capital Region, New York City/Jersey City, Pittsburgh, Puget Sound, Rhode Island, South Florida, Tampa Bay, and Wilmington. Voted one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For in the country by The Non Profit Times, Year Up is a rewarding and impactful place to work. Our staff is passionate, supportive, mission-driven, and committed to positive change and continuous learning. We set high standards for both ourselves and our students and live by a set of core values that reflect an unshakable belief in the talent and potential of our young people.
The work we do is life-changing, and we know that our team is the greatest asset in achieving our mission. COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: Year Up embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discharge, or discipline, are based on meritocracy. We do not permit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, interaction, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, interactionual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Learn more about our commitment to diversity: http: //www. yearup. org/about-us/careers/commitment-to-diversity/Year Up is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Your recruiter can provide details regarding the expected work environment and any physical requirements. Please let our hiring team know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. TO APPLY: Please submit a thoughtful cover letter and resume through our website. Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. We respectfully request no phone calls.
