Executive Director – Groundwork Atlanta Inc – Atlanta, GA

Groundwork Atlanta is seeking its first Executive Director to lead the new non-profit organization, which is focused on revitalizing northwest Atlanta neighborhoods. Learn more about our parent organization, Groundwork USA, and its network of local trusts at: http://groundworkusa.org/

The Mission of Groundwork Atlanta is to achieve the sustained regeneration, improvement, and management of the physical environment by developing community-based partnerships, which empower people, businesses, and organizations to promote environmental, economic, and social well-being.

The Executive Director will lead the organization in developing specific projects and programs in the following areas:

Community Stewardship and Engagement
Planning and Advocacy: Walkability, Food Security, and Vacant Land
Trails, Waterways, and Streetscape Connections
Youth Development, Education, Job Training, and Creation
Brownfield Redevelopment, Parks, and Open Space Development

Job Duties:

Fundraising, Administration, and Financial Management
Grant Writing
Budget Development
Accounting and Reconciliation
Community Outreach and Public Relations
Manage diverse relationships with community groups, other non-profit organizations, government departments, and philanthropic community
Collaborate to create partnerships and leverage existing resources
Promote success stories through print, television, and social media
Program and Project Development, Implementation, and Evaluation
Balance program and project identification with funding opportunities
Track and measure results, evaluate, and adjust
Organizational Development, Management, and Leadership
Recruit, select, and train new staff members
Delegate responsibilities and manage performance
Lead by example, create organizational culture

Minimum Qualifications:

Education
Undergraduate degree (or equivalent experience)
Fundraising and Communication Skills
Demonstrated experience in fundraising, including but not limited to major gifts, annual giving, special events, and donor stewardship and recognition, as well as grant-writing experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience building relationships among diverse groups, including youth, community members, businesses, and government officials
Proven success in developing collaborative partnerships and leveraging resources with local grassroots organizations, government entities, businesses, and other non-profit groups
Administrative and Financial Management Skills
Ability to maintain strong working relationships with the Board of Directors, Groundwork USA, other Groundwork Trusts, the National Park Service, and the Environmental Protection Agency
Demonstrated success in planning and implementing programs, projects, and events
Strong organizational skills, resourcefulness, entrepreneurial orientation, and the ability to manage a small office (1-2 people)
Significant administrative experience with a non-profit, including budgeting, human resources, and financial management
Experience with short- and long-term strategic planning

Job Location: Atlanta, Georgia

How to apply

Application Submission: To be considered for this position, you must complete the online application AND email a cover letter and resume to jobs@GroundworkAtlanta.org

The online application can be accessed at this link: http://tinyurl.com/gwatled

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