FPSF Mission Statement:
Franklin’s Paine Skatepark Fund works to strengthen communities and empower youth by advocating for skaters and skateboarding culture, educating youth and adults about the art of skateboarding and its benefits to neighborhoods and people, and building free, public skateparks that demonstrate innovative design, community engagement and multi-faceted use.
FPSF has contributed to the development of 8 skateparks in the area to-date, Paine’s Park, Pop’s, McCreesh, Whitehall, Grays Ferry Crescent and FDR in Philadelphia, as well as parks in Roslyn and Amber, PA. FPSF continues to work with these sites on maintenance and programming opportunities once built. We also have three other skatepark projects currently in development in West
Philadelphia. Additionally, FPSF operates two youth programs with a third in development. The Gear for Groms program provides elementary and middle school aged students with opportunities to build important life skills through skateboarding instruction, and our Design Workshop program works with high school students to leverage existing and growing passions for skateboarding as a means to teach design, critical thinking, life-skills and other career-oriented skills. Our third program currently in development, the Skate-to-Lead program, will engage students in civics, advocacy and community organizing through skateboarding.
Our Vision:
We envision Philadelphia to be a national leader for skateboarding culture, from its groundbreaking policy and economic research, to the diversity of its skateboarding community, to the quality of its skateparks and engagement with the city and its neighborhoods.
Job Summary:
The Executive Director (ED) will be responsible for the organization’s consistent achievement of its mission, financial objectives, and Strategic Business Plan. The primary role of the ED is to give direction and demonstrate leadership in implementing the strategic goals and objectives of the organization in line with our mission; to implement programming, secure funding, and advance the impact of FPSF’s work. The ED is responsible for managing any full or part-time staff, volunteers, and contractors working for the organization, and ensuring successful achievement of established goals. The ED will report directly to the Board of Directors and will enable the Board to fulfill its governance and fiduciary responsibilities by providing timely and accurate financial and programmatic information on progress towards goals.
Essential Functions
Strategic Planning and Organizational Development:
• Assure that initiatives, programs and projects adhere to, and make consistent and timely
progress towards the organization’s mission and long-range Strategic Business Plan.
• Promote active and broad participation by volunteers in all areas of the organization’s work.
• Participate in events, conferences, workshops, charettes and other collaborative environments in the region to further the organization’s involvement with the nonprofit and civic community, and to encourage networking, partnerships and awareness for our work.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with the Philadelphia skateboarding, arts, culture, recreation, and public space advocacy communities.
Communication & PR:
• Keep the Board regularly informed of the full condition of the organization and all important factors influencing it.
• Publicize the activities of the organization, its programs and goals, both through FPSF channels and in collaboration with external media outlets.
• Establish sound working relationships and cooperative arrangements with government agencies, community groups, and other organizations pertinent to the successful advancement of our work.
• Plan and coordinate press events and public relations opportunities in conjunction with the chair of the communications committee and our partners from The Star Group.
Programming and Events:
• Oversee implementation of key programming initiatives across FPSF’s three core silos of work, Advocate, Educate & Build.
• Work with key partners such as Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and other City, school- based and nonprofit entities to successfully implement FPSF’s youth programming initiatives, skatepark development projects, and advocacy initiatives.
• Pursue partnership and sponsorship opportunities around new programming initiatives and events.
Budgeting and Finance:
• Maintain sound financial practices as well as annual and programmatic budgets along with the Board Finance Committee and Your Part-Time Controller.
• Along with the Board, ensure that adequate funds are available to permit the organization to carry out its work.
• Jointly with the President and Secretary of the Board, conduct official correspondence of the organization, and jointly with designated officers, review and execute legal documents.
Fundraising and Development
• Manage all fundraising efforts, and cultivate and maintain relationships with key funders including foundation, governmental, individual and corporate partners.
• Coordinate fundraising events and establish relationships with event sponsors and partners.
• Oversee grant applications and post-award reporting and management.
• Pursue new funding and partnership opportunities as relates to organizational goals.
Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required. Masters degree desirable but not required. Degree(s) in public administration, nonprofit management, education, urban planning or public policy are desirable, but relevant job experience will be given more weight.
• Demonstrated history of leadership and project/program management.
• Experience with accounting software (ideally Quickbooks) and knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles is required.
• Experience with donor management software such as eTapestry is a plus. Expertise using Microsoft Office programs is required, and experience with Photoshop, Illustrator or Sketch Up is a plus.
• Must possess a passion for our work including the organization’s mission, Strategic Plan and core values.
• Familiarity with the skateboarding culture, local community organizations, and relationships with the public sector are desirable.
• Must be able to travel, valid DL required.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in nonprofit management preferred.
• Experience with fundraising, civic engagement, program development, capital projects, board relations in a leadership capacity is required.
Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications, $50K - $60K, plus medical benefits and flexible vacation time.
Please send a cover letter, resume, three references and a writing sample to
jobs@franklinspaine.com by 5pm on Monday, August 12th, 2013.
129 S. 30th Street, Unit B
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-222-4300
www.franklinspaine.com
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