Executive Director. Tacoma, Washington ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE

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1 Executive Director Tacoma, Washington ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE Peace Community Center (PCC) is rooted in faith and Tacoma s Hilltop Neighborhood and believes that education is an integral part of a strong community. Its mission is to support and encourage youth historically underrepresented in college to cultivate their academic and leadership talents so they can gain full access to educational opportunities and reach their full potential. Serving nearly 400 youth and young adults from age 7 to 24 each year, the Center envisions a vibrant community of hope, where youth become life-long learners who act with compassion and confidence, using their diverse gifts for positive change. OVERVIEW PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE PCC opened its doors to the community in 2001 to help break the cycle of poverty pervasive in Tacoma s Hilltop neighborhood and to be a place where youth could find safety, security, and positive opportunities for growth. The original focus was to provide general support to the Hilltop community, but the organization quickly realized nothing would have a greater impact than supporting the educational needs of the neighborhood s children. Today, the Center operates two academic programs: McCarver Scholars, a robust extended-day and extended school-year elementary program; and Hilltop Scholars, an 11-year college-readiness and completion program which supports students from the time they enter sixth grade through their college graduation. In addition to building academic skills, both programs work to develop leadership skills and instill in students a commitment to community. From the graduating classes of , 51% of the Center s students have earned a post-secondary degree (that s roughly 14% higher than the Tacoma Schools district-wide rate). Looking to the future, the leadership at PCC has forged a bold path toward the goals of serving 600+ students a year in our programs, continuing to graduate 100% of students from high school and increasing the number of students obtaining post-secondary degrees. In its Strategic Plan, the PCC Board of Directors has focused efforts on redesigning and strengthening programs, optimizing the effectiveness of the Center Board, ensuring sustainability in its development program and addressing current and future facility needs. With 15 years of experience operating education programs, PCC is an important player in the educational support system in the Hilltop community. By being a connection point between students, their families, the schools and other community organizations, the Center is able to bring together the breadth of support needed for youth to reach their full potential.

2 DESIRED OUTCOMES All students graduate high school college-ready. All students graduate from a post-secondary program with an emphasis on four-year college completion. All program graduates demonstrate a commitment to serve and invest in their community. CORE VALUES Community All people are a vital part of building community grounded in enduring relationships and promotion of the common good. Justice Equitable access to opportunities and a commitment to diversity help people flourish as capable learners and engaged, compassionate citizens. Learning On-going creativity, ingenuity and acquisition of knowledge throughout a person s life enriches individual lives, generates energy and vitality in the community, and enhances resourcefulness in embracing our ever changing world. Wholeness We care about the emotional, physical and spiritual well-being of all people, we encourage the development of integrity, compassion and habits that lead to healthy, productive lives. Joy Celebration, a positive outlook, humor and grace nurture hope and sustain hearts joined in common purpose. HUMAN CAPITAL Peace Community Center is governed by an engaged, diverse volunteer Board of Directors of up to eighteen members. An incredible Staff of 15 on-going staff members, 14 full-time volunteer service members, and seasonal staff are dedicated to responsibly serving Hilltop youth. In this school year, the Center s service team members will provide 18,700 total service hours in support of the McCarver and Hilltop Scholars programs. Nearly 400 community volunteers provide over 11,000 hours of service each year. RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT Peace Community Center enjoys a growing base of support from individual donors, foundations, businesses, churches and government. To meet its $1.25 million annual budget, the Center s fundraising plan focuses on strengthening the annual giving campaign and the major gifts program as well as sustainable continuation of strategic plan priorities. In 2015, Peace Community Center launched the Hilltop: Where Scholars Grow capital campaign a $2.3 million fundraising effort focused on building renovation and expansion as well as program investment and sustainability. The Center has reached the $1.2 million mark in funds raised and plans to complete construction of a new youth-centered classroom this summer.

3 COMMUNITY PARTNERS Peace Lutheran Church Pacific Lutheran University Vibrant Schools, Tacoma Coalition University of Washington, Tacoma Trinity Presbyterian Church University of Puget Sound Lutheran Services in America Tacoma Community College Foundation for Tacoma Students Tacoma Housing Authority Stand for Children Tacoma Public Schools PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Peace Lutheran Church is the spiritual backbone of Peace Community Center. In turn, the Center is the church s primary outreach ministry in the Hilltop neighborhood. The relationship with Peace Lutheran Church is of paramount importance to the Center. The pastor of the church serves ex-officio on the Center Board of Directors and the executive director is an ex-officio member of the Church Council. Several staff members serve both organizations and this requires close collaboration between the pastor and executive director. ANTI-RACISM & RACIAL EQUALITY Peace Community Center is dedicated to the realization of a just and equitable society, including on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation or identity, age, and physical ability. To fulfill this aspiration, the Center seeks to develop a strong anti-racism and racial equality orientation as it pursues its mission.

4 POSITION DESCRIPTION The Executive Director has overall responsibility for the management and operation of the Peace Community Center. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director serves as the Center s key leader and is responsible for its presence in the Hilltop neighborhood and participation in larger communities of service, interest and professional practice. The Executive Director has wide latitude in exercising independent initiative and judgement, subject to the policies and procedures established by the Board of Directors. The Executive Director is expected to be a highly visible champion for the Center and to take a strong leadership role in the community in identifying strategic and collaborative opportunities for the organization. Key responsibilities of the Executive Director include relationship-building with key donors and funders, leading external partnerships, facilitating collaboration internally and externally, leading program design, implementing, evaluating, and providing oversight for grant development and reporting. RESPONSIBILITIES Administration Sustain daily operations of the Center s facilities, programs, and personnel; delegating responsibilities where appropriate and in consultation with the Board Executive Committee. Provide leadership in developing program, organizational and financial plans with the Board and staff; and carry out plans and policies authorized by the Board. Work with the Board President and committees to ensure communication and the efficient implementation of Board policies and priorities. Participate in Peace Community Center board meetings and activities. Provide staffing support for all standing PCC Board committees and serves as an ex-officio member of the Peace Lutheran Church Council. Meet regularly with the Peace Lutheran Church pastor. Lead and participate in Center staff meetings. Identify and develop strategies, tools, and resources on diversity and equity, including strategies to become an anti-racist organization. Center Programming Oversee program design, implementation, evaluation and curriculum selection. Create and implement an evaluation plan for all Center programs and hold staff accountable for meeting goals and outcomes. Oversee the Center s learning and evaluation system including the collection of data, data input, staff and volunteer training and regular reporting on outputs and outcomes. Work with program staff, utilizing data, to inform programmatic improvements, decisions, and strategy. Support the intentional collaboration among program staff members around core program components including: transitions, academic coaching, family engagement, and recruitment. Foster strategic development of new programs in consultation with the Board of Directors. Oversee center-wide program initiatives such as the USDA, AmeriCorps programs, and YPQI.

5 Development and Community Outreach Demonstrate the relevance of Peace Community Center to the philanthropic, education and hilltop communities through the marketing and promotion of programs and services. Seek out and maintain community contacts with government officials, agencies, civic groups, other nonprofit organizations, media and professional groups and networks. Advocate for community support of the Center by educating current and potential funders, service professionals, public officials, and other leaders and community members about the Center s mission and services. Lead the development team in building a culture of philanthropy and support the cultivation and stewardship of resources through participation in site visits, special events and grant reporting. Provide leadership for ongoing fundraising and capital campaign efforts. Finance Work closely with the Finance Committee to ensure effective communication and coordination of mission, vision and operations of the Center with respect to financial planning and management. Lead annual budget formation process; gaining input on administrative and programmatic priorities and strategies for the following year. Work with the Treasurer and Finance Committee to draft and present the annual budget to the Board for approval. Administer annual budget over the course of the year; conveying monthly income and expense budget reports to the Treasurer, Finance Committee and Board. Human Resources Oversee the management of staff and volunteers including hiring, supervising, evaluating, disciplining, training, development and termination. Develop and maintain an effective staffing structure that positions the Center for growth. Maintain a climate which attracts, keeps, and motivates a diverse staff of top quality people. Support staff in reaching the organization s program outcomes and strategic priorities, while assisting staff members to understand and implement their individual roles within the team. Ensure staff and volunteers are recognized for their individual and collective contributions to the success of the Center. Build leadership within the Center and implement a professional development system for on-going staff members. Develop and implement a volunteer recruitment, training and evaluation process that appropriately values volunteer roles at the Center. Build and maintain an inclusive workplace culture and culturally competent staff by providing training opportunities. Partnership & Collaboration Provide the public face for Peace Community Center to key constituents including: Tacoma Public Schools, Peace Lutheran Church, parents and students, community members, donors, foundation partners, coalitions and other community partners.

6 Participate in community initiatives that align with Center outcomes and represent the programs and point of view of the Center to agencies, organizations and the general public. Collaborate with the Board, staff and other stakeholders to regularly update the organization s strategic plan; as well as implement and track progress toward objectives. Support the mission of the Center by providing leadership to the Board of Directors; as well as the administrative and fund development areas of the organization. Partner with the Board to steward and invest financial and human resources to best meet the Center s mission and end goals. Partner with the Board of Directors to determine the organization s advocacy priorities. Promote partnership and collaboration between the Center and Peace Lutheran Church around facility use, staffing and programming. Communication Build and promote the Peace Community Center brand through compelling articulation of the Center s story, vision and mission via fundraising, donor relations and external communications. Ensure that the Board is kept fully informed on the condition and performance of the Center. Publicize the activities and events of the Center, its programs and goals. Communicate regularly with Peace Lutheran Church and participate in church activities as appropriate. EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Successful candidates must be committed to the mission of Peace Community Center and to effective leadership in a faith-based, Lutheran affiliated (Social Ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) organization. Successful candidates should possess the following: Bachelor s degree (Master s preferred) in a relevant discipline and a minimum of 3-5 years of education or non-profit leadership experience; preferably within a complex organization. A minimum of three years of experience in the field of education or youth development. A deep passion for and commitment to the Hilltop community and the education of Hilltop children and youth. Demonstrated commitment and excitement to learn about and apply effective models for building equity, diversity, inclusion and cultural competence. Demonstrated record of effective leadership through supervision within a complex education or social service organization including experience in team building, empowerment and shared leadership; project management; discerning best practice and future trends; and strong communication. Past success working with a Board of Directors including the ability to cultivate existing board member relationships. A deep respect for and commitment to serve closely with Peace Lutheran Church in its work in the Hilltop. Strong inter-personal, communication and listening skills in individual and group interactions. Demonstrated ability to lead multi-site programming.

7 Strong track record of building effective partnerships and collaborations that support programmatic outcomes. Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills that sustain and facilitate sound decision making based on outcomes and mission. The capacity to maintain agile programs that can sustain through shifting external forces. Proven leadership of youth programming that lead to education and/or holistic focused outcomes. COMPENSATION Compensation: Salary: $80,000. Benefits: Generous benefits package including paid vacation/sick time, medical, and vision. Dental benefits paid at 50% for employee. 403(b) retirement plan. ACCOUNTABILITY An initial review 90 days after hire will be provided by the Board, with annual reviews thereafter. APPLICATION & TIMELINE Application deadline: March 3, All applicants should submit position-specific cover letter and resume prior to the deadline via to Correspondence should be addressed to the Executive Director Search Committee. Incomplete applications will not be considered. No phone calls please. Finalists for this position must satisfactorily complete pre-employment background check. PCC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse staff.