FUSE · 1 month ago
Catalyzing Neighborhood-Based Youth Development and Reinvestment
Atlanta, GA, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$95K/yr - $95K/yr
15+ years expFUSE is a national nonprofit working to expand social and economic opportunities, particularly for communities that have been limited by a history of systemic and institutionalized racism. The FUSE Executive Fellow will catalyze systems change across the city’s youth development initiatives through place-based partnerships to align programs under a unified strategy, ultimately accelerating outcomes for youth and families in historically underinvested neighborhoods in Atlanta.
Civic & Social Organization
Responsibilities
Conduct a landscape analysis and stakeholder listening tour to map programs and partnerships with deep community presence in Grove Park, FCS Communities, and other partner neighborhoods
Develop a strategic framework to align initiatives under the Mayor’s vision
Streamline grant and program management processes
Facilitate youth-led design and engagement processes
Bridge collaboration between city departments, place-based community foundations, nonprofits, and corporate partners
Coordinate structured dialogue between departments and organizations
Provide high-level project management and strategic support to help execute Mayor Andre Dickens’ vision of making Atlanta the best place to raise a child
Research best practices from other U.S. cities with comprehensive youth development systems to identify strategies for improving cross-sector collaboration, resource alignment, and data tracking
Design and implement strategies to streamline program coordination and strengthen accountability across Atlanta’s youth development ecosystem
Produce a comprehensive coordination and implementation strategy document that enhances the city’s capacity to manage and evaluate its youth development initiatives
Develop a sustainability plan that ensures the fellowship’s initiatives are institutionalized beyond the current administration
Qualification
Required
Synthesizes complex information into clear and concise recommendations and action-oriented implementation plans
Develops and effectively implements both strategic and operational project management plans
Generates innovative, data-driven, and result-oriented solutions to complex challenges
Respond quickly to changing ideas, responsibilities, expectations, trends, strategies, and other processes
Communicates effectively verbally and in writing and excels in active listening and conversing
Fosters collaboration across multiple constituencies to support more effective decision-making
Establishes and maintains strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, both inside and outside of government, particularly community-based relationships
Embraces differing viewpoints and implements strategies to find common ground
Demonstrates confidence and professional diplomacy while effectively interacting with individuals at all levels of various organizations
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits
Company
FUSE
FUSE is a national nonprofit dedicated to increasing the capacity of local governments to work more effectively for communities.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
James Weinberg
CEO
Ayesha Khanna
Co-Founder & Board of Directors
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