Background: My Sisters' Place (MSP) strives to end domestic violence and human trafficking through comprehensive services, advocacy, and community education. MSP began as a grassĀ roots collaborative almost 50 years ago and has since grown to be a nationally recognized leader in the movement to end gender-based violence, retaining an unwavering commitment to addressing the individual needs of survivors across Westchester County, New York.
MSP takes an holistic approach to effectively respond to the changing needs of families and individuals in crisis, providing a path towards safety and healing and creating options for rebuilding lives. MSP's direct services - including an emergency shelter, 24/7 hotline, counseling, advocacy, and legal representation - help thousands of families each year as they move past abuse and trauma. These services are enhanced by MSP's community training programs and prevention education workshops, which aim to create widespread understanding of gender-based violence.
With a budget of $9+M and a diverse and experienced staff of more than 80, MSP reaches 15,000 individuals annually through services, education, and outreach, transforming lives and effecting change daily.
As MSP enters its sixth decade, it is seeking a new CEO to build upon past successes, energize community support, and develop an inspiring vision for its future. The CEO will be an innovative, knowledgeable, and dynamic leader committed to MSP's mission of creating a world in which every individual has the basic human right to be free from gender-based violence.
The CEO will embrace MSP's Guiding Principles which inform the agency's work, stating:
Position: Reporting to and working closely with the Board of Directors, the CEO will supervise the organization's operations, strategies, and policies. The new CEO will approach the role with passion, an open mind, and deep commitment to the movement to end domestic violence and human trafficking. The ideal candidate should have an entrepreneurial spirit and a proven track record in managing finances, mentoring staff, facilitating Board governance, as well as strategic planning.
The CEO will be expected to extend the organization's reach into new communities by building collaborative relationships. Experience partnering with peer organizations and public officials is critical. Together with the Board of Directors and Senior Leadership Team, the CEO will advance MSP's mission by developing annual and long-term goals, supporting fundraising efforts to meet these goals, and ensuring continued high-quality service delivery and cost-effective management of resources. The CEO will also manage and develop staff in a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment.
The CEO is the face and voice of MSP and a visible and tireless advocate on behalf of the organization and those it serves. The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive knowledge of the issues surrounding domestic violence and human trafficking. They will be experienced and ready to address policy and legal issues that affect the communities and individuals MSP serves, actively promoting and advocating MSP's work on local, state, and national fronts.
Responsibilities
The CEO will provide leadership for MSP, maintaining its position as a leader in domestic violence and human trafficking policy and services, while adeptly directing the operations of the organization:
Qualifications
All candidates should have proven nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and management experience as well as:
My Sisters' Place is based in White Plains, NY and offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Salary is expected to be in the $190k to 200k range.
My Sisters' Place values you, your growth, and your contributions. MSP believes that an effective, broad-based movement for social transformation must be rooted in anti-oppression principles as we work towards a more just and equitable society. People of color, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ Community are encouraged to apply. MSP policy prohibits discrimination due to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, and national origin in employment and delivery of services.
To Apply: My Sisters' Place has retained the services of Harris Rand Lusk (HRL) to assist us in finding an outstanding candidate to become our new CEO. search. Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be directed in confidence to Miriam Martinez, PhD, HRL's Senior Director.
Send resume and cover letter expressing your interest in the role to [email protected] The subject line of your email should read "MSP CEO"