Post Internal Days
0
Category
Administration
Description
Title:
Special Assistant to the CEO
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Overview
Catholic Guardian Services (CGS) is a sophisticated human services non-profit organization with important programs that respond to the needs of some of the neediest people in the New York City metropolitan area. Our mission is focused on building stronger families and healthier communities among some of the highest-risk and underserved populations and communities. Catholic Guardian seeks to understand and impact the social determinants of health that will allow people to thrive.
In pursuit of this ambitious mission, Catholic Guardian develops and delivers high impact, high quality, and high utility services to a broad client base. The organization employs deeply mission-oriented professionals. Committed to making a significant, positive impact with and for its clients, Catholic Guardian works with policy makers, practitioners, research and academia, using the best practices to meaningfully influence lives of infants, children, youth, and adults.
With operating revenues of ~$95 million and over 825 employees deployed across 4 offices and 18 residential facilities serving thousands of people daily, Catholic Guardian's reach and impact are vast. The organization, working at the local and state levels for more than 130 years, operates fifteen distinct programs, and provides a wide range of services.
Services are delivered in the following areas: child abuse and neglect prevention, foster care, maternity services, developmental disabilities, behavioral health, and immigration services. Increasingly, Catholic Guardian seeks to reach families and special needs populations before they come to the attention of government's protective services and to support families and individuals who are seeking supportive guidance. Catholic Guardian's strategic plan seeks growth in the areas where critical gaps exist, focusing on building stronger families and healthier communities.
Catholic Guardian's programs and services are delivered in partnership with affiliates within the Archdiocese of New York, New York City and State governments, education agencies, foundations, policymakers, advocacy groups and others also committed to the well-being of those entrusted to our care.
Position
Special Assistant to the CEO
- Serve as key advisor to CEO, Board of Directors and executive management team.
- Plan and execute scheduled Board of Directors and Committee meetings, as well as project-specific meetings, as necessary.
- Monitor governance and other developments that the Board or Committees need to be informed of, and work with management to ensure necessary steps are taken to comply with changes in regulatory requirements.
- Track and monitor risk across Board committees, and work with CEO, and pertinent staff, to ensure follow-up and committee reporting
- Primary staff liaison for trustees, including responsibility for trustee orientation, training, and briefings.
- Steward relationships with Board members and identify opportunities to leverage Members' expertise and networks to benefit the organization.
- Support CEO in achieving organizational KPI's.
- Advisor to the executive management team in achieving respective departmental and organizational goals.
- Strategic partner to the CEO in board development and governance training.
- Assist in the preparation of Board reports, minutes, action items, and visuals to help connect the mission of the organization to the work of the Board.
- Partner with CEO and Board Members to create a curated experience that allows Board members to fulfill their roles as ambassadors for Catholic Guardian Services.
- Strategic partner to Chief Development Officer, providing tactical fundraising recommendations for trustees and major donors, including soliciting gifts.
- Primary contact for the Cardinal's office, Catholic Charities, Catholic Charities Alliance, and other Archdiocesan offices.
- Direct special projects as needed.
- Research key strategic partnerships with corporations aligned with Catholic Guardian's mission.
- Manage the CEO's Monthly Newsletter.
Qualifications:
The Special Assistant to the CEO will have the following experience and attributes:
- Master's degree preferred, with 10+ years progressively responsible management experience in a large, diverse and complex nonprofit human services organization with a minimum budget of $50M.
- Demonstrable leadership skills, with a passion for Catholic Guardian's mission; a hands-on manager with integrity, ethical standards, and a desire to work in a dynamic environment.
- Strong strategic thinking skills and forward looking vision is paramount. A passion for 'seeing the problem and wanting to fix it.'
- Desire to engage with staff and clients to better understand the agency's operations and needs.
- Mature, confident, and proactive, with evidence of having worked as a true business partner to the CEO of a large and multi-divisional organization.
- Significant experience working directly with a large Nonprofit Board.
- Experience building, coaching, and mentoring high-performing, diverse teams with multiple layers.
- An effective communicator at all levels in the organization, with strong oral and written skills and a willingness to share information.
- A collaborative and flexible style, with a strong service mentality.
- Creativity, with experience funding activities in ways that both cover costs and generate operating margins.
Position Requirements
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Salary
145,000
Benefits
Work Location
1011 First ave New York NY 10032
Division
Administrative Services
About The Organization
It is our vocation to serve those in need, to aid those who desire help, and to guide those who seek better lives. Through supportive interventions, we provide help, create hope and preserve dignity.
We provide help by offering an array of services for underserved families and individuals with special needs. All that we do is delivered with care, compassion, and respect, to address fundamental challenges, improve well-being and increase self-sufficiency.
We create hope by strengthening and empowering families and individuals in need. By providing shelter, care, treatment, rehabilitation, counseling, training, and connection to high quality allied services, we produce holistic solutions that enhance each person's physical, mental and social well-being, as well as their positive connections to family and community.
We preserve dignity with a faith-based commitment to recognizing the value of each person we serve, regardless of race, religion, creed, or life circumstances.
EOE Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or uniformed servicemember status.
This does not include pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation - all of which are on the website.
CGS does not tolerate discrimination in any employment opportunities or practices, based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status), national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, protected genetic information, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation, or retaliation based on prior protected EEO activity.
This position is currently accepting applications.
