Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Executive Director role at Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation leads the organization to advance community development and equity in East New York, driving strategic growth and impact.
Responsibilities and impact
The Executive Director will oversee organizational leadership, financial management, staff development, board engagement, community relations, advocacy, and program oversight to ensure alignment with CHLDC's mission and strategic plan.
Compensation and benefits
The salary ranges from $220,000 to $250,000 with medical, dental, and vision benefits on a sliding scale, 20 vacation days, 12 sick days plus 3 personal days, 403 B and 457 retirement plans, and professional coaching and development opportunities.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have significant nonprofit leadership experience, preferably in community development, strong fundraising skills, political acumen, commitment to racial equity, and fiscal management expertise; Spanish speaking and local community experience are a plus.
Career development
Professional development is supported through coaching and opportunities with organizations like United Neighborhood Houses and UnidosUS, fostering growth in leadership and community impact.
Work environment and culture
The culture emphasizes racial equity, inclusion, community leadership, staff well-being, and a collaborative, multicultural environment with a focus on health and stress reduction.
Company information
Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation is a nonprofit community development organization founded in 1983, serving over 20,000 people annually with a $26 million budget, focused on equitable growth in East New York.
Team overview
The Executive Director will lead a senior leadership team and work closely with board members, community residents, and citywide nonprofit leaders in a collaborative environment.
Unique job features
The role uniquely integrates racial equity deeply into organizational strategy and operations, with a strong community focus and leadership in a historically underserved neighborhood.
Company overview
Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation (CHLDC) is a community-based organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Cypress Hills and East New York neighborhoods of Brooklyn, New York. They focus on a range of services including affordable housing development, economic development, youth and family services, and community organizing. CHLDC generates revenue through a combination of government grants, private donations, and partnerships with other organizations. Established in 1983, the organization has a long history of advocating for and empowering local residents, with a commitment to fostering sustainable community growth and development.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight leadership in nonprofit community development, emphasizing experience in advancing racial equity and inclusion, as these are core to CHLDC's mission and culture.
Emphasize your strategic planning skills, financial management experience, and successful fundraising track record, including donor stewardship and corporate partnership development.
Apply through multiple platforms such as Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation's official website, LinkedIn, and nonprofit job boards to maximize exposure.
Connect with current or former employees of CHLDC's leadership or community engagement teams on LinkedIn. Use ice breakers like commenting on recent community initiatives or expressing admiration for CHLDC's commitment to racial equity and inclusive governance.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords from the job description such as 'racial equity,' 'community development,' 'financial sustainability,' 'strategic planning,' 'fundraising,' and 'board engagement' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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