Job Title: Executive Director
Organization: Urban Word NYC
Background:
Urban Word NYC champions youth voice by empowering young people to express themselves through poetry, spoken word, and creative writing. Since 1999, Urban Word has been at the forefront of the youth poetry and spoken word movements and a leading presenter of literary arts education and youth development programs across the country though a comprehensive roster of programs, after school and school-day workshops, fellowships focused on artistic excellence and civic engagement, and the National Youth Poet Laureate. We work with thousands of teens per year in NYC alone, and thousands more through partner programming in 80+ U.S. cities. Urban Word's dedication to amplifying young voices and fostering creative expression has a profound effect on individuals and communities, deepening our impact in the lives of our youth.
Urban Word NYC is seeking an Executive Director to lead the organization through an exciting period, to focus on achieving resource stability (financial and human resource), ensuring highest-quality programming attached to a strong brand, evaluating and communicating our impact, and building our leadership in the field.
Job Description:
The Executive Director will provide strategic leadership and vision for the organization, overseeing all aspects of its operations, and ensuring its financial sustainability and growth. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors, manages local and national staff, and works closely with community partners and donors to fulfill the organization's mission and achieve its goals.
A successful candidate will be: a trust-based leader who can confidently lead a growing team; a strong administrator; and able to motivate and inspire staff, Board, partners, funders – and most importantly, the young people we serve.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Required
Preferred
Key Competencies:
Salary & Benefits:
Compensation for the Executive Director position at Urban Word NYC includes a salary range of $130,000-$140,000 depending on experience, plus a benefits package that includes medical, PTO, sick days, and retirement. All benefits are subject to modification at any time.
Location:
Work is expected to be performed in or near New York City. Urban Word NYC’s staff currently works 100% remotely, while most programming, performances, meetings, and other activities take place in the NYC metro area.
Urban Word NYC is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are intentional in our recruitment efforts and committed to a visible, audible adult presence among staff and Board that is representative of the young people we serve: BIPOC, female-identified, LGBTQIA+, international, and other marginalized identities. We also greatly value the diversity of educational, social, economic, artistic/genre, and other experiences in our community(ies). Those with lived experience that parallels that of our youth are strongly encouraged to apply.
We employ qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, gender identity or expression, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected under federal or state law.
How to Apply:
Urban Word NYC has retained the services of PENN Creative Strategy to conduct this search. Inquiries and applications may be directed in confidence to: UWEDSearch@penncreativestrategy.com
To apply:
Please submit a resume and cover letter that references your experience working with youth (preferably as a single .pdf file) to UWEDSearch@penncreativestrategy.com. Please put “Your Name – UW ED Search” in the subject line of your email. All inquiries and resumes must be submitted via email.
Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to contact each candidate regarding the status of their application. We will contact prospective candidates for further information.
Job Title: Executive Director
Organization: Urban Word NYC
Background:
Urban Word NYC champions youth voice by empowering young people to express themselves through poetry, spoken word, and creative writing. Since 1999, Urban Word has been at the forefront of the youth poetry and spoken word movements and a leading presenter of literary arts education and youth development programs across the country though a comprehensive roster of programs, after school and school-day workshops, fellowships focused on artistic excellence and civic engagement, and the National Youth Poet Laureate. We work with thousands of teens per year in NYC alone, and thousands more through partner programming in 80+ U.S. cities. Urban Word's dedication to amplifying young voices and fostering creative expression has a profound effect on individuals and communities, deepening our impact in the lives of our youth.
Urban Word NYC is seeking an Executive Director to lead the…
Benefits include medical, PTO, sick days, and retirement.
Benefits include medical, PTO, sick days, and retirement.
Fluency in English required. Proficiency in other languages welcome.
Fluency in English required. Proficiency in other languages welcome.
How to Apply:
Urban Word NYC has retained the services of PENN Creative Strategy to conduct this search. Inquiries and applications may be directed in confidence to: UWEDSearch@penncreativestrategy.com
To apply:
Please submit a resume and cover letter that references your experience working with youth (preferably as a single .pdf file) to UWEDSearch@penncreativestrategy.com. Please put “Your Name – UW ED Search” in the subject line of your email. All inquiries and resumes must be submitted via email.
Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to contact each candidate regarding the status of their application. We will contact prospective candidates for further information.
How to Apply:
Urban Word NYC has retained the services of PENN Creative Strategy to conduct this search. Inquiries and applications may be directed in confidence to: UWEDSearch…