Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to create a new welcoming community space in East Flatbush where neighbors can connect, contribute to their community, find resources, support one another, and build strategies that help families

About Rising Ground

Rising Ground is a leading nonprofit human services organization that has been at the forefront of evolving community needs since its creation in 1831. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity. Each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 25,000 individuals and their family members in programs at over 75 sites. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity are embedded in our work and in the talented and dedicated staff members that reflect and celebrate the communities we serve.

About the Family Enrichment Center

The Family Enrichment Center (FEC) is a warm and welcoming community gathering place in the East Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn. It is a space where any member of the community can come for support, information and to participate in or lead activities (called “offerings). The FEC is a home-like setting, which reflects the community, and offers programming and resources that promote family well-being and empowerment. In partnership with FEC staff, families will drive the planning, development, and sustainable co-ownership of the centers. Families who participate in the programming will be encouraged to share their expertise by volunteering at the center and given meaningful opportunities to engage with neighbors and peers. The goal of the FEC is to strengthen families’ protective factors and build community connections, capacity and resilience and increase overall wellbeing.

FECs build on family and community strengths, are guided by the community’s interests, dreams, goals, and desires, and do so without being intrusive or using a case management approach. FECs do not follow a traditional social service delivery approach. They are 100% voluntary, safe spaces that welcome all, and respect each person’s privacy and their ability to decide how, when, and how often to interact with an FEC.

Responsibilities

The FEC Site Director should have a sincere appreciation for people and how they are each uniquely motivated and believe that is the foundation for designing and implementing interactive communication and programs. The Director is responsible for the overall management and day-to-day operations of the FEC including:

• Using a relationship-based approach to recruiting, hiring, and supporting a diverse staff in a collaborative work environment
• Identifying and cultivating partnerships with organizations, local elected officials and community members from multiple sectors who are interested in being part of the FEC
• and engaging them in discussions about community needs, assets, and strengths to inform the FEC vision and activities
• Building an FEC Advisory Council/Board to guide the vision, decision-making, and programming of the FEC
• Recruiting volunteers and ensuring that they are valued members of the team
• Using data to inform and improve implementation of the FEC model
• Participating in learning collaboratives with other FEC Directors and stakeholders across NYC and collaborating with internal and external partners to develop and implement quality assurance and quality improvement mechanisms 
• Managing program budget in partnership with VP, FEC Advisory Council/Board
• Helping design activities in conjunction with team that promote Resilience, Relationships, Knowledge, Support, Communication, Economic Mobility, & Community (Protective Factors)
• Creating a culture of teamwork and collaboration among staff, FEC members, and Advisory Council/Board members that is built on equity, inclusiveness, and non-hierarchical decision making
• Leveraging additional resources through in-kind donations, pro-bono services, and additional funding opportunities
• Engaging the FEC team in learning collaboratives facilitated by FEC teams from across NYC
• Supporting ongoing quality assurance and quality improvement to assess FEC impact and ensure fidelity to frameworks of equity, co-design

Qualifications

• A master’s degree in social work, public policy, education, public administration or related field and 5 years of years of relevant experience; a bachelor’s degree and 7 years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma and at least 11 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience includes managerial and/or leadership roles in community organizing, community-led programs, coalitions, or other community-driven service delivery. Experience can be a combination of professional, paid experience, or verifiable volunteer experience.
• Outstanding community organizing, interpersonal, collaboration, and advocacy skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience imputing data, running data driven reports and using the information to make programmatic decisions

Preferred:

• Ideal candidates will be from or have a deep connection with East Flatbush
• Experience in community organizing and/or customer service

Annual Salary $80,000.00