Executive Director
- Employer
- Jericho Partnership. Inc.
- Location
- Danbury, Connecticut
- Salary
- $80k - $90k
- Closing date
- Aug 8, 2021
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- Focus Areas
- Human Services, Religion / Faith-based
- Job Function
- Executive / Senior Management
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Degree Level
- Masters
- Experience Level
- Executive
Job Details
Jericho Partnership, a public charity founded in 2005 as a partnership of congregations, foundations, and ministry organizations currently seeks an Executive Director. Jericho exists to meet the academic, physical, social & emotional, and spiritual needs of Danbury's at-risk youth, and by extension their families for God's glory. Our key ministries include Christ-centered 1:1 and small-group mentoring and academic support programs. Jericho combats food insecurity among Danbury's most vulnerable communities through a thriving food pantry, addresses students' social needs through life preparedness workshops, and also provides access to high-quality pediatric healthcare through its ministry partner, Samaritan Health Center. Currently, we seek a seasoned professional to lead the partnership in the following manner: as a lead executive responsible for implementing the current strategic plan and ensuring effective functioning of all ministry operations; as a financial officer leading the development process of and managing the budget; as a development officer working in conjunction with specific foundations to cultivate, maintain, and advance all major gift partners, as well as maintain and grow relationships with current and new grant-makers. Qualifications: A personal relationship with Jesus Christ; a person of integrity in all matters; a desire to work in urban ministry in an inner-city environment; must be a leader with proven ability to galvanize, motivate, encourage, support, and where necessary correct/coach staff team; Master's degree in social sciences, nonprofit management, or Christian ministry combined with 10+ years' experience demonstrating increased responsibility. Fluency in Spanish required, and a working knowledge of Portuguese is very helpful. Applicants in Danbury, CT are encouraged to apply!!
Company
Jericho Partnership is a faith-based, nonprofit serving the academic, physical, social, and spiritual needs of at-risk youth and, by extension, their families. Jericho's ministry is designed to meet youth where they are, and--through relationship-building, faith-building, and innovative 360-degree wholistic programming--address the things that stand between them and seeking a life of excellence, rooted in faith in Christ. We provide services, programs, and workshops that address students' academic, physical, life readiness, social & emotional, and perhaps most importantly, spiritual needs. We are fueled by compassionate volunteers, who serve as tutors, mentors, workshop leaders, counselors, food pantry helpers, doctors & nurses, and more, all of whom breathe life into the ministry we are called to provide.
- Website
- http://jerichopartnership.org/
- Telephone
- 203-791-1180
- Location
-
13 Rose Street
Danbury
CT
06810
US
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