Non-Profit Executive Director

The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties

Executive Director leading MUNPC to champion marginalized voices and manage community impact centers in Utica, NY. Responsible for strategic planning, fundraising, and programming management.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeUtica • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in community development, strategic planning, and fundraising while effectively managing operations and programming for marginalized communities. Exhibits cultural competency and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders through effective communication and collaboration.

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Executive-Level Operations ManagementCommunity EngagementFundraisingStrategic PlanningCultural Competency

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Hard Skills

Business AdministrationUrban PlanningFinanceReal Estate ManagementNonprofit ManagementEvent ManagementAnalytical SkillsCritical ThinkingDecision-MakingOrganizational Skills

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationPresentation SkillsCollaborationMulticultural AwarenessTrauma-Informed Approach

Tools & Technologies

Google SuiteMicrosoft OfficeVideo Conferencing PlatformsBusiness Systems

Industry Keywords

Community DevelopmentMarginalized CommunitiesInstitutional BarriersCultural CompetencySocial Justice

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Executive Director is responsible for continuing to develop MUNPC as a dynamic community development organization that can champion the voice and needs of Utica’s most marginalized community members.
Manage the multi-site Cornhill impact centers, one of which will be constructed at the original site of the Leisure Time Activity Center.
Ongoing primary responsibilities will include strategic planning and board development, cross-sector collaborations, fundraising, and staff management for operations and programming.
Evaluate and redefine aspects of the role to effectively lead within the organization, the community, and the Cornhill Revitalization Initiative.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred, in business administration, urban planning, finance, real estate management, nonprofit management, African-American studies, multiculturalism, or related interdisciplinary studies considered
Demonstrated knowledge of Black and African-American history, institutional barriers, and culture required
Three to five years’ experience in executive-level operations and/or business management is required
Three to five years of demonstrated working experience in addressing the past and current institutional barriers that affect the quality of life for all marginalized communities of color preferred
Three to five years’ experience in community engagement, event management, community development, and fundraising preferred
Strong analytical, critical thinking, decision-making, and organizational skills
Able to handle multiple projects, priorities, and tasks simultaneously
Proven cultural competency, including socially and trauma-informed skillful collaboration
Excellent interpersonal and communication ability, including writing and making effective presentations to multi-racial and multi-generational audiences
Proficient use of technology systems including Google Suite, Microsoft Office products, video conferencing meeting platforms, and other business systems
Demonstrated desire for excellence, accuracy, and details.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Training & Development