Assistant Executive Director

Job Purpose

The Assistant Executive Director (AED) supports the Executive Director in the operational leadership, management, and implementation of JESPY House's mission and strategic objectives as established by the Board of Trustees. The AED provides leadership across departments, assists in ensuring operational excellence, supports fiscal management efforts, and strengthens internal capacity

The AED also plays a key leadership role in advancing organizational growth, long-term sustainability, strategic initiatives, and community impact. This position supports the agency’s continued development through fundraising collaboration, donor engagement, relationship management, marketing initiatives, and operational leadership that enhances organizational visibility and stakeholder engagement.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking a mission-driven, strategic, and highly collaborative leader who brings initiative, professionalism, and strong interpersonal skills to a dynamic nonprofit environment. The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, detail-oriented, and capable of balancing operational oversight with relationship-centered leadership.

This individual must demonstrate strong critical thinking, sound decision-making abilities, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, flexibility, and conflict mediation skills. The successful candidate will be solutions-oriented, capable of managing multiple priorities, and committed to fostering a culture of accountability, professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement.