Executive Director

Summary

New Settlement is a community-led, mission-driven settlement house. For more than 30 years, we have partnered with youth and families in the Southwest Bronx to expand access to opportunities and resources that support individual and community well-being. Our work includes award-winning programs in after‑school education, workforce development, college readiness, health and fitness, and member‑driven community organizing for better housing and safer schools.

Rooted in the Bronx, we stand with community members to break systemic barriers, advance justice, promote leadership and strengthen neighborhoods. By ensuring agency around education, employment, housing, wellness and creative expression, we help cultivate an equitable society where individuals and families have the power to use their voice to create the change they wish to see. New Settlement partners with residents to expand access to opportunity, address barriers and inequities, and support the goals and priorities that young people and families have for themselves and their community.

Created in 1989, New Settlement has since evolved into a robust social service organization offering a range of community‑based services in education, college access, youth development, arts, workforce development, community organizing, and wellness. New Settlement works to support the community's inherent strengths, aspirations, and assets through close collaboration with a wide range of neighborhood, borough, and city‑wide educational institutions, housing and community development organizations, businesses, youth development and social service agencies.

We are looking for a dynamic, strategic, and hands‑on Executive Director committed to driving impact for and in partnership with our community. The ED will serve as the organization's chief executive. They will implement an overarching community justice vision, drive organizational excellence, and oversee strategic priorities, fundraising, and partnerships. Additionally, the ED will be a champion for the New Settlement team and cultivate a collaborative and inclusive culture.

This position is based in the Bronx, overseeing staff across several community based locations.

• At least 10 years of serving in a senior leadership role (e.g. Executive Director level) at a non‑profit direct service or social justice organization.
• A genuine belief in the strengths and potential of the Southwest Bronx, and an eagerness to partner with community stakeholders to realize that potential
• An authentic passion and commitment for New Settlement's mission to strengthen neighborhoods through youth and family development, community organizing, workforce training, education, and community service
• Outstanding organizational leadership skills, with an ability to articulate a clear and inspiring vision while managing, coaching, and developing a high‑performing team and engaged board of directors
• Strong management experience with a demonstrated track record of implementing systems and processes that elevate performance and increase the team's connection to the organization and its mission
• Achieves strategic clarity and maintains operational velocity during periods of change or incomplete information, pivots thoughtfully as new intelligence becomes available.
• Maintains energy, enthusiasm, and optimism about their work during bright moments and through challenges
• Collaborative and empathetic approach to team leadership, and a demonstrated capacity to partner well with others and influence leaders
• Experience overseeing the financial management and financial strategy of an organization (i.e. developing budgets, creating financial reports, reporting financial health to the board)
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