Executive Director

As an Executive Director, lead The Squared Network’s mission to build a free, STEM-based summer program for first-gen high-schoolers—overseeing operations, recruiting students & staff, and driving in annual fundraising to support students.

I. Ideal Qualifications

You’ll succeed here if you have:

• 3+ years in program leadership or nonprofit operations
• Proven track record hitting recruitment and/or fundraising targets
• Comfort managing budgets $500K+ and 10–20 staff
• A coach‑style leadership approach and mission‑driven mindset
• Exceptional remote‑work discipline (we’re ~95% distributed, with a 6‑week on‑site sprint)

And bonus points for:

• Prior summer program or youth‑development experience, especially as an alum
• Familiarity with first‑gen college‑access challenges
• Grant writing or major‑gifts pedigree

II. Role Responsibilities

The Executive Director, with the assistance of a Deputy Director, oversees the operations of a Squared program, managing everything from student selection to travel logistics and budgeting. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Planning and executing a Squared program by managing the following:
   1. Day-to-day programming
   2. Travel and operational logistics
   3. Class and active placements
   4. Student performance and wellness monitoring
   5. Staff management and development
   6. Budgeting and cost management
2. Recruiting and enrolling 30 high school students annually to join the Squared program
3. Hiring and training 20+ summer staff members annually for the Squared program, including:
   1. Deputy Director
   2. Resident Advisors
   3. Teaching Faculty Members
   4. Leadership and Culture Intern
   5. Student Support Specialist
   6. Nurse
   7. Active instructors
4. Fundraising new commitments annually for the Squared program (amount could range from $100 to $800K based on age of program and experience of candidate)
5. Forming strong relationships with Host School leadership (e.g., Head of School, CFO, Director of Summer programs).
6. Additional responsibilities
   1. Alumni support (e.g., networking, career pipelines, etc.)
   2. Cross-Squared program strategizing (e.g., curriculum development)
   3. Squared Network broad strategic initiatives (e.g., expansion, etc.)

III. Duration

Executive Directors are hired on annual contracts. At the conclusion of a contract, a renewal agreement will be evaluated for an additional year of employment. The ideal candidate could serve as an Executive Director for several consecutive years to maintain student, host school, and donor relationships.

IV. Time Expectations & Geography

The Executive Director is a full-time position. The Squared Network expects full-time employees to work five days per week with ~8 hours of working time per day. While Squared offers flexibility with daily hours of operation, it prefers most work to be completed between the hours of 8:00 am and 6:00 pm ET.

The Executive Director is a remote-first position, though they will be required to be on-site, in-person at the Squared program for the final week in June and all of July, including on weekends and holidays.