Hello friends of The Land!
It is an honor working with the staff and board of this nonprofit news organization as it evolves from start-up phase into a more seasoned and mature organization. My role as Acting Executive Director is to keep this organization going strong while preparing it for its next leader. With this post, we have taken the next exciting step in that process. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to share the job posting for Executive Director of The Land. I look forward to assisting the Board of Directors as it aims to have this leadership position filled by the end of this year.
Please see the job posting below and feel free to share with any professionals that may be interested in leading The Land!
Sincerely,
Jeff Kipp
Acting Executive Director
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Position available: Executive Director
The Land is a nonprofit news organization reporting on economic development and social equity in Cleveland. Through in-depth solutions journalism, we aim to foster accountability, inform the community, and inspire people to take action. Additionally, the organization trains residents through its Community Journalism program to facilitate an increase in authentic news generating directly from Cleveland neighborhoods. The Executive Director is the key management leader of The Land. The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and business plan of this fully remote organization. Other key duties include fundraising, marketing, and community outreach. The position supervises all staff and reports directly to the Board of Directors.
General responsibilities:
Board Governance: Works with the board in order to fulfill the organization’s mission.
● Responsible for leading The Land in a manner that supports and guides the
organization’s mission as defined by the Board of Directors.
● Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing, in a timely
and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to
make informed decisions.
Financial Performance and Viability: Develops resources sufficient to ensure the financial
health of the organization.
● Responsible for the fiscal integrity of The Land, to include submission to the Board of a
proposed annual budget and monthly financial statements, which accurately reflect the
financial condition of the organization.
● Responsible for fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within the
approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the
organization in a positive financial position.
● Responsible for fundraising and developing other resources necessary to support the
organization’s mission.
Organization Mission and Strategy: Works with board and staff to ensure that the mission is
fulfilled through editorial programs, strategic planning and community outreach.
● Responsible for implementation of The Land’s editorial programs that carry out the
organization’s mission.
● Responsible for strategic planning to ensure that the organization can successfully fulfill
its mission into the future.
● Responsible for the enhancement of The Land’s image by being active and visible in the
community and by working closely with other professional, civic and private
organizations.
Organization Operations. Oversees and implements appropriate resources to ensure that the
operations of the organization are appropriate.
● Responsible for effective administration of the organization’s daily operations.
● Responsible for the hiring and retention of competent, qualified staff within the limits of
the budget and in accordance with board approved human capacity needs.
● Responsible for signing all notes, agreements, and other instruments made and entered
into and on behalf of the organization, and for maintaining the board’s understanding of
financial and other obligations regarding these instruments.
Professional Qualifications:
● Bachelor’s degree preferred
● Five or more years senior reporting, editorial leadership and/or nonprofit management
experience
● Experience within the journalism ecosystem and familiarity with the nonprofit news
sector
● Solid, hands-on, budget management skills, including budget preparation, analysis,
decision-making and reporting
● Strong organizational abilities including planning, delegating, program development and
task facilitation
● Proven ability to function and manage in a remote work environment
● Ability to convey a vision of The Land’s strategic future to staff, board, volunteers and
donors
● Knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor relations unique to nonprofit sector
● Skills to collaborate with and motivate board members and other volunteers
● Strong written and oral communication skills
● Ability to interface and engage diverse volunteer and donor groups
Salary Range: $75,000 – $90,000; commensurate with experience. Health care stipend and
retirement plan offered.
Please send cover letter and resume to: jobs@thelandcle.org
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