Executive Director - Community Center

The Fitzpatrick Collaborative is a non-profit organization based in Pepperell, MA, dedicated to preserving the former Peter Fitzpatrick School property. We aim to create a dynamic and self-sustaining community center that promotes Arts, Education, and Recreation for individuals of all ages. By serving as a gathering place, we strive to enrich the lives of community members through diverse programs and services.

Our focus is to foster inclusivity, creativity, and a sense of connection in the Greater Pepperell area.

This is a full-time on-site role for an Executive Director position located in Pepperell, MA. The Executive Director will oversee daily operations of the community center, manage staff and volunteers, and develop and implement programs and events aligned with the organization’s mission. Responsibilities include strategy development, fundraising, financial management, community engagement, and collaboration with community stakeholders. The position also requires managing the property, including supervision of tenants and custodial staff, and ensuring the center operates effectively to meet funding and compliance goals.

This dynamic position requires a blend of administrative expertise, community relations skills, and a passion for social impact that serves the diverse community of Pepperell and surrounding Towns. This role works under the broad supervision of the Board of Directors, who outlines program objectives, assigns areas of responsibility, and evaluates performance. If you are community minded, outgoing, innovative and a collaborator, we’re looking for someone like you!

• Program Development and Oversight: Developing, coordinating, and implementing a comprehensive range of programs, events, and activities (e.g., educational services, recreation, social services) that align with the organization's mission and community needs.
• Staff and Volunteer Management: Hiring, training, mentoring, supervising, and evaluating both paid staff and volunteers, as well as fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Financial Management: Preparing and administering the annual budget, monitoring program budgets, managing payroll, and ensuring the center's financial stability.
• Fundraising and Grant Management: Leading fundraising efforts, writing grant proposals, developing partnerships with local stakeholders and donors, and securing funding to support center activities.
• Facility Management: Overseeing the daily operations, maintenance, safety, and security of the facility to ensure it meets health and safety standards and is conducive to optimal use by the community.
• Community Engagement and Relations: Serving as the public face of the organization, building strong relationships with community members, local businesses, government agencies, and other non-profit entities, and advocating for the community's needs.
• Compliance and Reporting: Ensuring the center operates in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations, and preparing and presenting reports to the board of directors or funding sources.
• Strategic Planning: Playing a key role in the long-term planning and development of the organization, identifying changing community needs, and developing new services to meet those needs.

Successful community center executive directors typically possess a combination of the following qualifications and skills:

• Education: A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Community Development, Social Work, Public Administration, or Business Administration is often a minimum requirement, with a master's degree sometimes preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years of management or senior management experience in a community-focused or nonprofit environment is common.
• Leadership: Exceptional leadership, decision-making, and team-building skills are essential for inspiring staff and volunteers.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation abilities, for effective community outreach and reporting.
• Business Acumen: Experience with budget management, grant writing, and fundraising is…