UTEC - Chief Executive Officer
Company: NRG Consulting Group
Location: Lowell
Posted on: November 14, 2023
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Job Description:
Context and Job SummaryThe CEO is a critical leader of the
organization who guides the implementation of the culture and
vision throughout UTEC. The CEO will amplify the approach upon
which UTEC was founded: centering young adults in all the work that
we carry out. She/he/they will be focused on instilling the value
of community in and out of the building, while ensuring UTEC has
the systems and practices in place to activate principles of equity
throughout the organization. Through oversight of all day-to-day
operations, the CEO will be dedicated to leading the diverse team
at UTEC live out the core values of the organization:--- Assuming
goodness behind everyone's actions.--- Show madd love,
unconditionally accepting each person.--- Offer everyone a clean
slate, never giving up.--- Carry out respectful curiosity, always
seeking out moments to connect.--- Be a sponge, actively seeking
feedback.--- Embody contagious passion in all they do.Upon the
hiring of the new CEO, the current longtime CEO, Gregg Croteau,
will shift to a newly created position of Executive Chairperson. In
that role, he will focus on external responsibilities: building
UTEC's capacity in crucial areas such as fundraising and policy
advocacy. The Executive Chairperson will be available to support
the new CEO as needed and she/he/they sees fit. . In close
partnership with UTEC's Executive Board of Directors and our staff
leadership team, the new CEO will lead UTEC into a new era of
growth and impact on the lives of young people.UTEC's StoryUTEC is
a nationally recognized program for justice-involved young adults.
The program starts behind the walls of correctional facilities and
intensive street outreach/gang peacemaking and transitions into an
intensive program in the community post-release. The nature of our
educational services, wraparound supports and counseling, social
enterprises/workforce development, organizing/policy work, training
institute, and innovative partnerships creates a variety of impacts
in the lives of the individuals and communities we serve.In 1999,
UTEC was founded as the result of an organizing movement driven by
young people to develop their own teen center in response to gang
violence. In 2010, after ten years in operation as a drop-in center
and safe space for young people of all ages, UTEC staff engaged in
a Theory of Change process that led to a programmatic restructuring
to provide intensive, integrated services for the most disconnected
youth ages 17-25. UTEC decided to continue the organization's gang
prevention work and education programming, as well as expand its
employment and transitional coaching services.In 2011, UTEC began
construction to expand and renovate its youth center in downtown
Lowell to accommodate increased enrollment and grow our social
enterprises. By 2016, UTEC had expanded its social enterprises into
three industry areas: Mattress Recycling, Woodworking, and Food
Services. In 2017, the 2Gen Center @ UTEC opened its doors to
provide onsite early education for young children of UTEC's
enrolled young adults.Since 2019, UTEC has celebrated the grand
opening of new program sites in Haverhill and Lawrence. In the same
year, UTEC was selected as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts'
provider for a Gun Violence Prevention Training Center for
Excellence, which is now the premier training facility in the state
for addressing gun violence through both a public health and racial
equity lens.In FY22, UTEC served over 600 young adults including a
range of outreach activities, and approximately 150 young adults
intensively through our comprehensive program. During this fiscal
year, 75% of young adults at UTEC avoided arrest. With over 20
years of experience, UTEC is a catalyst, innovating in the way we
serve young adults (ages 17-25) who are criminally and/or gang
involved in Massachusetts' Merrimack Valley.Supervisory
ResponsibilitiesThe CEO will directly supervise the Chief Program
Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer, Chief of Staff, Chief
Operations Officer, Chief Finance Officer, Senior Director of
Social Enterprises, and an Executive Assistant.Opportunities for
ImpactLeadership--- Hold accountability for overall organization
operations, vision, and strategy as well as responsibility over
internal organizational priorities.--- Work with other members of
the agency's leadership team to create and represent unified shared
leadership.--- Work collaboratively with the Board to ensure that
they are fully engaged to provide strategic counsel in the vision
and strategy across programs and operations.--- Ensure that youth
voice is being prioritized throughout the organization.--- Strong
ability to network and build strategic relationships in service of
mission/vision achievement, particularly in the arena of policy and
systems change.Programs & Operations--- In partnership with our
Chief Program Officer, support the overall strategic direction of
UTEC's programming and operations, directly building off of a new
Theory of Change and Strategic Planning process (soon to begin).---
Provide guidance and support to the Chief Program Officer and Chief
Operating Officer to identify priorities and ensure that progress
toward all organizational goals are on track.--- Monitor overall
quality of performance data to set and achieve continuous
improvement goals and support effective contract management.---
Consistently communicate project plans/implementation and ensure
constant feedback, keeping all staff accountable for their
responsibilities to fully integrate all departments and to resolve
cross- functional issues.Embedding DEI Across the Organization---
Show passion for embedding DEI in org culture, policies, systems,
and practices.--- Identify and help create structures and policies
that encourage an inclusive work environment.--- Support continued
development of UTEC's racial and cultural equity competencies.---
Commit to authentic, anti-racist, and inclusive leadership that
promotes community and belonging.--- Have credibility and be
effective in engaging diverse communities.Culture &
Accountability--- Ensure that addressing the needs and listening to
the voices of UTEC young adults remain at the center of the
agency's work.--- Represent and hold others accountable to
representing UTEC's core values and continually monitor the
environment to ensure the culture is vibrant, inclusive, and
cultivates a sense of belonging.--- Influence the ongoing
improvement of the UTEC team's project management capacity to
ensure that programs are executed at the highest quality, including
demonstrating the balance of visioning and execution with a high
level of attention to detail.--- Partner with UTEC leadership,
external partners and staff to develop, drive, and monitor progress
on key diversity, equity, and inclusivity initiatives.Data-Driven
Approach & Youth Outcomes--- Identify and implement cost-effective
ways to deliver innovative programming to young adults.--- Ensure
everyone in the organization understands the key metrics to help
identify trends to help make decisions programmatically and
operationally.--- Champion data-informed decision-making, with a
relentless desire to learn while improving real outcomes for youth
and measuring progress in meaningful ways.--- Work with the Chief
Finance Officer on UTEC's annual budget to ensure the organization
is financially viable and sustainable and offers resources to meet
current and projected program growth.--- Prioritize effective
contract management, including reviewing, problem-solving, and
approving all contracts for services.Coaching and Mentoring---
Provide leadership and management support to direct reports in a
manner that incorporates reflective practice, modeling, goal
setting and consistent feedback.--- Identify opportunities for
professional development that supports the growth of management and
front-line staff.--- Take an active role in building and leading
high performing teams and in attracting, retaining, and developing
a passionate team at UTEC.Fundraising, Networking, and Relationship
Building--- Strong ability to network and build strategic
relationships in service of successful fundraising for and
financial sustainability of UTEC.--- Interest, experience, and
capacity to contribute to fundraising efforts and success among
individual donors, philanthropy, and public agencies.--- Be an
effective "dot connector," embracing a relentless and creative
approach to blending strategy with relationship-building to help
advance our overall fundraising.Personal and Professional
AttributesA successful CEO will be a seasoned leader and visionary,
driving measurable impact and growth through a dynamic and
unprecedented time. They will be a gifted communicator with high
emotional intelligence and a healthy sense of humor; the ability to
command a room combined with the wisdom to know when to allow
others to take the lead.The CEO will also:--- Bring an
action-oriented, entrepreneurial, flexible, and innovative approach
to operational management.--- Excel at high level strategic
thinking, planning and implementation.--- Have excellent verbal and
written communication skills.--- Be flexible with their work
schedule, including being available some nights and weekends for
events.--- Bring a healthy sense of humor, and an ability to have
fun while working hard.--- Honors and values rituals as a means of
culture-building.--- Exude a "can-do" mindset while valuing
accountability and impact.--- Show dedication to social justice and
a passion for serving young people.--- Demonstrate exceptional team
building and motivational skills.--- Model humility, strength and
adaptation.--- Ability to hold individuals and teams accountable,
equitably and respectfully.--- Enjoy the ability to lead by example
and allow for an equitable environment.ExperienceSuccessful CEO
candidates will likely possess the following:--- 10 years
successful senior leadership experience at a social impact
organization leading a high-functioning, diverse team.---
Background of success in process improvement, change leadership,
and change management.--- Experience in maturing organizational
policies, systems, and processes.--- Leadership depth, maturity,
and collaborative skills to garner trust and confidence of all
staff, young adults, external stakeholders, and the Board of
Directors.--- Passion for supporting the professional development
of direct reports through coaching, mentoring and a strengths-based
approach.--- Analytic and decisive decision making skills with the
ability to prioritize and communicate to staff key objectives and
tactics necessary to achieve organizational goals.--- Credibility
and effectiveness in engaging diverse communities.--- A proven
commitment/experience in advancing DEI principles and practices.---
A Master's Degree and/or a minimum of 7 years in Business
Administration, Finance, Economics, non-profit management, or its
equivalent.Salary/Benefits: $200,000-$225,000 plus
benefits,commensurate with experience. UTEC offers a competitive
benefits package that starts with 4 weeks of vacation (3 standard
for all new employees and a week of agency-wide closure between the
Christmas and New Year holidays), 12 holidays, 10 sick days, 2
personal days, health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance,
an annual cost of living increase, a 457B retirement plan and up to
$4,000 per employee of professional development support. With time,
benefits grow to include up to 6 weeks of vacation, 80% coverage of
employee health and dental insurance costs and availability for a 3
week sabbatical.UTEC also stresses the importance of work-life
balance and offers several wellness opportunities including
additional time off (i.e. for the past two years we have closed at
3pm on Fridays during the summer months), an employee assistance
program, down payment assistance for first time home buyers,
parental leave, bereavement supports and unlimited free
coffee!Priority Application Deadline: October 30, 2023This search
is being led by . Please reach out to jobs@nrgconsultinggroup.org
with any questions.UTEC is an equal opportunity employer and an
organization that values diversity. People from all diverse
backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. You can
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