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Position Announcement
Executive Director, Groundwork INDY
Groundwork INDY, Inc. seeks applicants for Executive Director Position:
Groundwork Indianapolis, Inc. (Groundwork INDY) is seeking a dynamic, entrepreneurial and
collaboratively-minded individual to be its first Executive Director. This individual must be
passionate about programs and projects intended to result in the following outputs:
engage youth in community-based environmental projects;
turn brownfields (or vacant sites) into parks, trails, gardens and other beneficial uses;
restore waterways that have been polluted or neglected; and
develop farmers’ markets and community gardens in neighborhoods with limited access to
healthy food
Application Deadline and Important Information
Employment type: Full time (40 hours)
Location: The position is located in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
Position Start Date: July 31, 2015 (approximate)
Application deadline: June 12, 2015 by noon, EST
Applicants only, please send a letter of interest and resume to: GroundworkIndy@gmail.com
Position Summary:
We are seeking applicants for a full-time management position. The Executive Director will, in
cooperation with and reporting to the Board of Directors, lead Groundwork Indy in day-to-day
operations, short-term and long-term planning, and be primarily responsible for obtaining funding
to support the organization, its projects and programs. The Executive Director will manage start-up
activities, fundraising, marketing, and plan and oversee project implementation, supervise staff,
manage finances, and maintain and develop new community partnerships. Groundwork INDY will
offer a competitive, non-profit salary commensurate with experience.
Position Background:
Groundwork INDY is based in Indianapolis, Indiana and is part of the Groundwork USA Network
(www.groundworkusa.org). The national network was launched in the 1990s through a
collaborative effort led by the National Park Service and US Environmental Protection Agency.
Groundwork INDY will focus initially in the Northwest Area. Initial program areas will be Youth
Employment, Greenways and Parks, Brownfields/Vacant Land, and Healthy Communities,
supporting key priorities identified by neighborhood residents during the Northwest Area Quality
of Life Planning Process, addressing priorities that match GW USA’s core mission:
Lack of opportunities for young people – service, education and employment
Widespread vacant properties and brownfields needing clean up and re-use
Disconnected waterways, especially the Central Canal and the White River
Issues related to health, focusing on nutrition and healthy food access
Public parks that need to be restored and revitalized
Responsibilities:
Executive Director will report to the Board of Directors and be responsible for:
Organizational Management and Development
Develop and implement projects and programs in keeping with overall strategic vision for
the organization,
Conduct the day-to-day business of the organization, including financial management.
budget preparation and tracking, and other organizational administration,
Identify, pursue and secure additional funding to support Groundwork Indianapolis.
Manage compliance and reporting requirements, including quarterly reports to the National
Park Service and other funders as required,
Work closely with the Board of Directors to identify, recruit, orient and train candidates to
participate as Board members and build a diverse, engaged and vigorous Board of Directors,
Contract and manage professional consultants and other services as necessary for building
Groundwork Indianapolis and implementing projects.
Project and Staff Management
Effectively manage the human resource function of the organization according to personnel
policies and procedures that fully conform to current laws and regulations,
Recruit, hire and successfully onboard qualified staff from various venues with attention to
diversity,
Organize and implement projects, programs and events.
Community Outreach and Public Relations
Establish and maintain partnerships with public, private and non-profit entities,
Active participation with the Groundwork USA Network,
Coordinate the development of press releases and promotional materials,
Serve as the authorized spokesperson for Groundwork INDY.
Minimum Requirements, Experience and Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred, in a relevant field
Experience with urban environmental improvement, brownfields redevelopment,
community renewal, and youth-oriented programming preferred.
Fundraising and Communication:
Demonstrated experience in fundraising, including but not limited to, grant writing, major
gifts, annual giving, special events, donor stewardship and recognition,
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Partnerships and leadership development:
Proven ability to build relationships among diverse groups, including youth, residents,
community stakeholders, businesses and government officials,
Proven success in developing community relationships and leveraging resources with local
partners.
Administrative Skills and Financial Management:
Ability to manage and oversee program implementation,
Ability to work in partnership with the Board of Directors,
Strong organizational skills, ability to manage a small office and familiarity with standard
reporting requirements (internal and external),
Significant non-profit experience, with budgeting and financial management skills,
Experience with short and long term strategic planning.