Executive Director - Deadline Extended and Salary Updated

Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services (SYFS) is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Executive Director who values the mission of SYFS and will pursue funding with unparalleled passion. Candidates for this position do not need to have a traditional social services background but must possess the skills necessary to generate genuine connections with the community and with potential funders. SYFS is guided by a set of values and a mission that is  community based and fosters space for diverse voices and ideas.  The next Executive Director will be a champion of these values. https://syfs-ma.org/about-us/mission-and-history/

SYFS is a well-established and well-respected leader of social services in Central Massachusetts and works to eradicate stigma and support diverse communities by providing mental health, social  services, and community support through direct service,  access to resources, education, and outreach. 

The Executive Director will:

• Explore and secure diverse funding sources and opportunities that create reliable and sustainable funding for existing services, and to support the growth of the organization.
• Establish, maintain, and cultivate sustainable long-term donor relationships, partnerships, and various community stakeholders.
• Balance high services demands with limited staff capacity.
• Plan for new facilities and alternative approaches to service delivery.
• Embark on a strategic planning process with the Board of Directors to establish priorities, goals, and to identify additional resources.
• Ensure continued financial success of the Annual Gala and explore additional fundraising and donor relations event opportunities.

The ideal candidate is:

• An experienced leader who has led an organization through a period of growth.
• A person deeply committed to the mission and values of the organization, who recognizes the importance of   creating and holding space for diverse voices and ideas.
• An effective and experienced fundraiser with the ability to identify and retain diverse and sustainable funding.
• An experienced manager with a high level of emotional intelligence who leads with empathy and recognizes the value and importance of qualified and experienced staff. 
•  A manager with exceptional financial acumen and a proven record of building balanced budgets that reflect needs but recognizes resource limitations.
• A person with excellent collaboration skills with a track record of engaging boards and other stakeholders in developing long-range strategies and plans that ensure the organization’s ability to  continue meeting community needs. 
• An outstanding communicator, both internally and externally, who listens to understand and considers all points of view, and who embraces transparency; and provides all members of the Board with pertinent information, research, and recommendations (when appropriate) on matters requiring Board involvement.

The successful candidate will receive an attractive compensation package including health and retirement plans, paid leave   including three weeks of vacation, an additional week of paid leave between Christmas and New Years, and 13 paid holidays.