Executive Director (Part-Time)

Sunhee’s Community Place (SCP) is a community-based organization dedicated to empowering immigrant neighbors through legal navigation, employment opportunities and educational programming. As the non-profit arm of Sunhee’s Farm and Kitchen, SCP delivers culturally-responsive educational programming, navigation of legal services, mutual aid, workforce development, and community-building initiatives to strengthen individuals, families, and the broader community.

Role Summary

Sunhee’s Community Place is seeking a part-time Executive Director to provide strategic and operational leadership in support of the organization’s mission, programs, and long-term sustainability. This role is responsible for guiding organizational priorities, supporting staff, strengthening community partnerships, and stewarding financial and operational health within a part-time leadership structure.

The ideal candidate brings a justice-centered approach to leadership, strong relationship-building skills, and the ability to balance strategic oversight with practical execution in a collaborative, community-rooted environment. This role also requires flexibility and the ability to navigate the evolving needs of immigrant communities, while addressing and responding to policies surrounding immigration in a sensitive and appropriate manner.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Organizational Management

• Provide values-driven leadership that fosters a healthy & culturally-affirming work environment.
• Supervise & coach staff to ensure high-quality program-delivery and team sustainability
• Align programs and operations with SCP’s mission and organizational strategy.
• Partner with the Board of Directors on governance and organizational sustainability.
• Build and maintain relationships with community members, grassroots networks, and partner organizations.

Finance & Resource Development

• Oversee budgeting, financial planning, & fiscal management with transparency and accountability.
• Support fundraising efforts through donor stewardship and resource development initiatives.
• Coordinate with grant writer and consultant for grant applications, reporting, & compliance.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen long-term organizational financial health.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements and goals, including report submissions, outcomes documentation and proper tracking of operational and project-related spending.
• Manage corporate sponsorship programs and implement marketing strategies to engage new donors and development opportunities.

Operations & Program Oversight

• Oversee day-to-day organizational operations and ensure effective internal coordination.
• Assess & strengthen internal systems, workflows, and practices to support staff effectiveness and program impact.
• Support staff in monitoring & improving programs (English classes & legal service navigation) to meet community needs

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience in nonprofit management; prior experience as an executive director, deputy director, or senior manager preferred.
• Strong understanding of community-based organizations, immigrant-serving communities, and/or social-justice-oriented work.
• Experience supervising and mentoring staff.
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting and grant administration.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to equity, cultural humility, and trauma-informed practices.
• Ability to balance decisiveness with collaboration, and clarity with care.

Compensation

$30-35/hr, 20hrs/wk

Hybrid workplace

2 full-days in-office or 3 half-days in-office, with additional remote work

Additional benefits include: New York State paid sick leave, disability and PFL benefits, up to 10 days flexible paid time off, educational reimbursements, monthly food credit at affiliate restaurant, and opportunity to work in small non-profit management setting.