Utica, New York, United States · Hybrid
Overview The Mid-Utica Neighborhood Preservation Corporation (MUNPC), historically known as the Leisure Time Activity Center and commonly referred to as Mid-Utica, is a historically Black-founded organization that works …
Skills: Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Grant Management, Board Development, Staff Management
Utica, New York, United States • Hybrid
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The Executive Director leads strategic planning, fundraising, and board development to champion the needs of marginalized community members. They are responsible for managing the Cornhill Impact Centers, overseeing financial operations, and supervising staff and contractors.
A bachelor's degree is required, with a master's preferred, alongside 3-5 years of experience in executive operations or business management. Candidates must possess demonstrated knowledge of Black and African-American history and institutional barriers.
The Mid-Utica Neighborhood Preservation Corporation (MUNPC), historically known as the Leisure Time Activity Center and commonly referred to as Mid-Utica, is a historically Black-founded organization that works to build and preserve our community, culture, and history while ending blight in the Greater Utica area since 1979. We currently operate the Bessie Hicks Senior Program - adult social programming, physical fitness, and bible studies- Utica’s annual Juneteenth celebration, and a series of youth programs under Project RISE out of the Empowerment Center. In the Cornhill Leisure Time Activity Center, we historically provided community gathering/event space, early childhood education, and youth day care services. As a critical long-term partner of the transformative Cornhill Revitalization Initiative, we are currently in year four of the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, Inc.’s award to MUNPC for a 5-year, $300,000 grant for capacity building, which includes funding for our next Executive Director.
Job SummaryThe Executive Director is responsible for continuing to develop MUNPC as a dynamic community development organization that can champion the voice and needs of Utica’s most marginalized community members. The Cornhill Revitalization Initiative includes the management of the multi-site Cornhill impact centers, one of which will be constructed at the original site of the Leisure Time Activity Center. The Executive Director’s ongoing primary responsibilities will include strategic planning and board development, cross-sector collaborations, fundraising, and staff management for operations and programming. The Executive Director will evaluate and, as necessary, redefine aspects of the role to effectively lead within the organization, the community, and the Cornhill Revitalization Initiative.
Core Responsibilities● Finance
● Programming and Community Engagement
● Leadership and Strategic Planning
● Governance
Supervisory Responsibilities: This role supervises three contractor employee roles and is responsible for regular meetings, reporting, and assessment of employee development and compliance with MUNPC’s mission, vision, and values in adherence to their job descriptions. .
Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred, in business administration, urban planning, finance, real estate management, nonprofit management, African-American studies, multiculturalism, or related interdisciplinary studies considered
● Demonstrated knowledge of Black and African-American history, institutional barriers, and culture required
● Three to five years’ experience in executive-level operations and/or business management is required
● Three to five years of demonstrated working experience in addressing the past and current institutional barriers that affect the quality of life for all marginalized communities of color preferred
● Three to five years’ experience in community engagement, event management, community development, and fundraising preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
● Strong analytical, critical thinking, decision-making, and organizational skills
● Able to handle multiple projects, priorities, and tasks simultaneously
● Proven cultural competency, including socially and trauma-informed skillful collaboration
● Excellent interpersonal and communication ability, including writing and making effective presentations to multi-racial and multi-generational audiences
● Proficient use of technology systems including Google Suite, Microsoft Office products, video conferencing meeting platforms, and other business systems
● Demonstrated desire for excellence, accuracy, and details
We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all of the requirements, if you are committed to serving the Utica community and have relevant experience.
The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties is a community-based, social impact investor.
Since 1952, The Community Foundation has invested millions of dollars into Oneida and Herkimer counties. The Foundation partners with various nonprofits in order to make impactful investments in core areas of need, including economic development, education, arts and culture and health. For more than 60 years, The Foundation has created strong partnerships with donors and nonprofit organizations, community leaders and civic organizations. Because of our partners, we’ve been able to invest millions of dollars into our two counties. As a social impact investor focused on the priority needs in our community – economic development, education, health, arts and culture – we understand our continued success takes true partnerships and long-term commitments.
Offices: 2608 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13502, US
The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties is a community-based, social impact investor.
Since 1952, The Community Foundation has invested millions of dollars into Oneida and Herkimer counties. The Foundation partners with various nonprofits in order to make impactful investments in core areas of need, including economic development, education, arts and culture and health. For more than 60 years, The Foundation has created strong partnerships with donors and nonprofit organizations, community leaders and civic organizations. Because of our partners, we’ve been able to invest millions of dollars into our two counties. As a social impact investor focused on the priority needs in our community – economic development, education, health, arts and culture – we understand our continued success takes true partnerships and long-term commitments.
Offices: 2608 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13502, US
