KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 Strategy and Fundraising:

• In collaboration with the Board of Directors, sets forth the vision, strategic direction, and operational plans to shape and advance the future trajectory of JA Dallas.
• Formulates and executes strategic planning initiatives to position the organization for internal and external growth in alignment with market dynamics and regulatory requirements.
• Proactively leads and involves staff, volunteers, and board members in strategizing and securing diverse philanthropic, public, and revenue streams. Cultivates relationships with both new and existing donors, sponsors, and partners.
• Ensures fundraising aligns to corporate strategy to promote the mission and brand to attract community interest and investment with financial support.
• Develops and nurtures strong donor relationships within the Dallas surrounding area and East Texas region, leveraging networks to solicit funds in support of JA Dallas mission.”

People and Culture:

• Leads by example and builds an innovative team environment to leverage the skills, knowledge, and unique talents of team members to execute with intention and excellence.
• Oversees and activate people functions including human resources to recruit, manage, develop, and motivate team members and volunteers through coaching, recognition, and awards for performance to achieve organizational objectives, goals, and results; fosters a climate of inclusiveness, initiative, and accountability.

Operational Excellence:

• Ensures operational excellence to achieve JA USA® and JA Dallas program strategy, financial, human resource, development, marketing, digital, and business systems are well-established and resourced with planning, implementation, and accountability.
• Collaborates and forge partnerships with diverse stakeholders to maximize collective impact and enhance synergy, focusing on the Dallas surrounding area and East Texas region.
• Establishes and monitors progress of the leadership team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based, inclusive, and tactical implementation and efficiency to achieve the mission.
• Leads a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusiveness in employees, board members, volunteers, and the students and communities we serve.
• Provides employees with professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment.

Brand and Governance:

• Serves as the primary spokesperson for JA Dallas to advance the mission within the community and serve as an advocate and storyteller with the ability to motivate, inspire, and influence others.
• Positions the brand and represent JA Dallas with the public, businesses, government agencies, education partners (ISD’s), and community groups to drive the strategy and success.
• Designs and activates high impact activities to uniquely position JA Dallas locally and in the corporate marketplace.
• Works with the Board of Directors to develop, maintain, and monitor policies and governance that ensure proper governance oversight of JA Dallas and effectively encourage active and engaged relationships with all members.
• In partnership with Board leaders and outside counsel as necessary, monitors, identifies, evaluates, and mitigates a broad range of organizational executive responsibilities such as legal, financial, regulatory, reporting, brand, and other accountabilities.
• Ensures that JA Dallas operates in compliance with its Licensing and Operating Agreement with JA USA® and works actively in collaboration with JA USA® for the mutual benefit of both entities.

Education/Experience Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• 15-plus years of progressive organizational experience with extensive leadership responsibilities, including managing and guiding teams.
• Proven success in fundraising and developing institutional, corporate and community partnerships.
• Interest and knowledge in educational content areas; youth development and empowerment, financial literacy.
• Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of nonprofit management, financial, human resources, and administrative management and board governance.

Interested individuals should submit a resume and cover letter to initiate consideration for this position before April 12, 2024. If your work experience does not specifically align with the position responsibilities and qualifications listed, include a description in your cover letter why you are uniquely positioned with knowledge and experience for success in the role.

Junior Achievement of Dallas recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

 This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related duties in cooperation with the Board of Directors and within the scope of requirements for JA USA®. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" relationship.

Submit a resume and cover letter to presidenthiring@ja.org and put JADALLAS in the subject line.