Nonprofit
Published 10/8/25 8:02PM

Administrative Director

Hybrid, Work must be performed in or near New York, NY
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Start Date:
    January 1, 2026
    Application Deadline:
    November 28, 2025
    Education:
    4-Year Degree Required
    Experience Level:
    Managerial
    Salary:
    USD $65,000 - $70,000 / year
    Cause Areas:
    LGBTQ, Housing & Homelessness, Immigrants or Refugees, Mental Health, Children & Youth

    Description

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Under the general supervision of the Board of Directors and Founding Director, the Administrative Director will be responsible for the overall Administration of New Alternatives programming, including staff recruitment and training, Program Staff Oversight/Management, Fundraising, In-kind Donation Management, Social Media/Marketing, Partner Communications and Management. The Administrative Director will be a key member of the New Alternatives Leadership Team as we embark on a period of continued growth. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

      • Participate in the recruitment of qualified staff, including interviewing and recommendations for hire. Expand, monitor and assist with the new-hire orientation process to ensure consistency in training among all staff.
      • Lead meetings and facilitate trainings in order to support the professional development and learning needs of all program staff.
      • In coordination with the Founding Director, develop and update policy and procedures for the program.
      • Attend meetings with governing board and outside agencies as required.
      • Develop and implement fundraising strategies to meet set goals
      • Research and Prioritize potential funding sources such as foundations and other grant-making organizations
      • Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, and partners.
      • Prepare reports in accordance with the requirements of various funders.
      • Ensure all reports are submitted accurately and in a timely manner
      • Coordinate in-kind donations.
      • Manage email marketing campaigns to engage donors and supporters.
      • Work with current Board leadership to recruit new members. Plan and participate in all Board meetings. Prepare reports to the Board.
      • Plan and execute fundraising events, including logistics, budgeting, and volunteer coordination.
      • Collect and analyze data to measure the effectiveness of fundraising efforts.
      • Use Salesforce for data entry and reporting.
      • Maintain agency’s social media accounts.
      • Tasks may be modified, expanded and/or assigned over a period of time

    COMPETENCIES

      • Excellent writing skills
      • Strong organizational skills
      • Strong managerial skills
      • Social media competency
      • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
      • Detail oriented
      • Deep familiarity with the LGBTQ community
      • Strong interpersonal skills
      • Comfortable with harm reduction approach

    EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

      • Bachelor’s Degree in related area preferred
      • Non-profit administration experience

    Benefits

    Health insurance benefit up to $1400/month

    Level of Language Proficiency

    English required; Spanish-speaking is a plus

    Location

    Hybrid
    Work must be performed in or near New York, NY
    Associated Location
    410 W 40th St, New York, NY 10018, USA

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