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City of Brighton · 1 day ago

YouthLink Executive Director

Brighton, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$120K/yr - $120K/yr

10+ years exp

City of Brighton is introducing YouthLink, a new nonprofit dedicated to empowering families and supporting youth through tailored resources and intervention. The Executive Director will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for YouthLink, collaborating with the Board of Directors to drive the organization's mission and ensure effective service delivery to young people and their families.

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Responsibilities

Establish and maintain organizational systems, policies, and procedures that ensure safety, professionalism, cultural responsiveness, and high-quality service delivery

Lead hiring, supervision, evaluation, and professional development for the team, including senior leaders and consultants

Build and sustain a trauma-informed, youth-centered organizational culture grounded in values of equity, accountability, learning, and well-being

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, funder requirements, data privacy regulations, and risk management protocols

Implement continuous improvement systems, including quality assurance, data tracking, performance dashboards, and results-based decision-making

Resolve operational issues, provide coaching, set clear expectations, and ensure accountability at all levels of the organization

Ensure consistent, trauma-informed delivery of assessment, screening, case management, referral pathways, and youth and family supports

Develop and refine program models, performance indicators, and outcomes tied to organizational mission and funding requirements

Maintain accurate documentation, data entry, evaluation protocols, and reporting systems consistent with state, county, and funder standards

Monitor program quality using data, trend analysis, and youth/family feedback; implement changes to improve results

Ensure culturally responsive practices, language accessibility, and equitable access to services across diverse populations

Manage memoranda of understanding (MOUs), intergovernmental agreements (IGAs), and data-sharing agreements with referral partners

Work collaboratively with the Board of Directors to fulfill organizational mission, strategic direction, financial stewardship, and overall performance

Partner with the Board Chair and Executive Committee to plan and facilitate Board and committee meetings, including producing agendas, materials, minutes, and follow-up action items

Partner with legal counsel as needed and the Board of Directors to develop, update, and recommend policies, bylaws, committee charters, and decision-making structures for effective nonprofit governance

Prepare regular reports, including dashboards, financial summaries, and strategic updates, to support informed Board decision-making

Support Board recruitment, onboarding, training, and engagement that reflects organizational values and community diversity

Ensure compliance with nonprofit best practices, IRS 501(c)(3) regulations, state requirements, and YouthLink bylaws

Maintain proactive, transparent communication with the Board regarding strategic priorities, budget status, program impact, and areas of risk

Implement Board decisions, steward a culture of stewardship and accountability on commitments, timelines, and outcomes

Lead development and implementation of the strategic plan, annual priorities, and measurable goals aligned to the organizational mission with support from the Board of Directors

Translate strategy into operational systems, cross-agency partnerships, and resource needs

Oversee and maintain agreements with partners, including law enforcement, school districts, county departments, behavioral health providers, state agencies, funders, and community-based partners

Convene leaders to identify shared challenges and drive collaborative solutions in prevention, diversion, and youth support

Represent YouthLink in high-level coalitions, youth prevention collaboratives, legislative networks, and regional planning efforts in alignment with Board of Directors roles and responsibilities

Monitor emerging trends, community needs, policy changes, and funding shifts; advise the Board on strategic opportunities and risks

Lead overall financial strategy, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and multi-year financial planning

Ensure strong financial controls, accounting systems, risk management practices, and compliance with audit and reporting requirements with the Finance Committee

Work with the Treasurer and Finance Committee to review monthly financials, track performance, and recommend adjustments

Oversee audits, 990 filings, contract compliance, and fiscal agent relationships

Develop and execute revenue strategy through public funding, grants, municipal and county appropriations, philanthropic contributions, and corporate partnerships

Identify and cultivate funders; prepare proposals; maintain reporting requirements; and steward investors to ensure long-term sustainability

Serve as one of the primary spokespersons and public representatives of YouthLink in conjunction with members of the Board

Build and maintain positive, strategic relationships with media, elected officials, school and district leaders, community coalitions, philanthropic partners, and business leaders to serve the mission

Participate in community events, regional planning sessions, legislative hearings, and youth development networks

Communicate organizational impact, outcomes, and success stories through presentations, messaging, press releases, annual reports, and stakeholder updates

Lead crisis or sensitive communications with professionalism, clarity, and alignment to organizational values

Qualification

Grant developmentFundraisingNonprofit governanceData monitoringBudgetingCommunity partnership developmentTrauma-informed servicesMicrosoft Office SuiteLeadershipCommunicationInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving

Required

Proven success in grant development, fundraising, and cultivating strategic partnerships across public, private, and philanthropic sectors

Demonstrated expertise in ensuring data monitoring, reporting, compliance, and continuous improvement practices

Understanding of 501(c)(3) regulations, organizational limitations, and ethical standards

Nonprofit governance, Board engagement, and fiduciary responsibilities

Grant funding systems, reporting requirements, and funder relationship management

Budgeting, audits, financial controls, contract management, and fund compliance

Evaluation practices, program monitoring, data accountability, and continuous improvement

Community-based partnership development, collaborative leadership, and cross-sector coalition building

Lead, motivate, and develop teams and partnerships toward shared, measurable outcomes

Exercise sound judgment, strategic decision-making, foresight, and problem anticipation

Secure, steward, and diversify funding from public and private sources

Manage multiple priorities with discretion, calm, professionalism, and confidentiality

Demonstrate disciplined focus on results, placing shared goals above individual interests

Navigate complex systems with the ability to lead from the front or behind, depending on situational needs

Build trust and authentic relationships grounded in transparency and honesty with youth, families, community leaders, elected officials, and culturally diverse groups

Facilitate collaboration among diverse partners and 'translate' vocabulary and priorities across sectors

Engage partners with critical assets and mobilize stakeholders toward community impact and systems transformation

Demonstrate cultural humility and comfort working in communities with high concentrations of poverty and people of color

Communicate clearly through written reports, public speaking, and one-on-one dialogue

Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, conflict resolution ability, and crisis composure

Problem-solve effectively and prioritize competing demands in a fast-moving environment

Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently or as part of a dynamic strategy team

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, web-based applications, and database systems

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required, preferably in business, public administration, criminal justice, or a closely related field

Minimum of ten years of executive or senior leadership experience in nonprofit management, public sector administration, or other mission-driven environments

Direct experience with juvenile assessment centers, youth intervention or diversion programs, case management systems, school district partnerships, or related youth-serving initiatives

Pass a thorough criminal background check

Possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Willing to work varied hours, including occasional evenings and weekends

Local travel and occasional state and national travel

Preferred

Deep knowledge of youth needs, community assets, and governance structures in Adams County is strongly preferred

Trauma-informed, culturally responsive youth services, positive youth development, and juvenile assessment or school-based intervention programs (preferred)

Knowledge of youth needs, community assets, governance structures, and local systems in Adams County (preferred)