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Executive Director - Rise Up Rochester, Inc.

Rochester, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=244+Plymouth+Avenue+Rochester+NY+USA+14611) • Rise Up Rochester

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Executive Director

Rise Up Rochester, Inc.

Rochester, New York, Hybrid

Full-Time Exempt: 40 hours

Put the CARE in your CAREER!

At CCSI, our mission is to activate possibilities for our customers and employees through collaboration, compassion, equity, and imagination. For more than 30 years, CCSI has been a leading non-profit partner to local governments, schools, and community-based organizations, helping them improve their business processes so they can focus on their missions. If you’re looking for a career with purpose that creates lasting change in the community, we encourage you to apply.

We are seeking a talentedExecutive Directorto join our team of nearly 500 employees. Rise Up Rochester, Incorporated is a nonprofit organization that empowers the community to establish and maintain a nonviolent culture and provides support to crime victims and their families. Rise Up Rochester’s ongoing work in violence prevention and intervention in the City of Rochester, NY seeks to achieve two overarching goals: (1) Decrease gun violence in Rochester; (2) increase available safe housing capacity for victims of gun violence and their families. TheExecutive Directoris the chief executive officer of the organization, responsible for strategic leadership, overall management, fiscal stewardship, fundraising, community relations, and supervision of staff and volunteers. Reporting to the Senior Director of Program Management and RUR Board of Directors, theExecutive Directorensures that Rise Up Rochester’s mission, vision, and values are upheld and advanced.

CCSI is partnering withRise Up Rochester, Inc.to hirean Executive Director. This position is employed by CCSI and working on behalf ofRise Up Rochester, Inc.

In this role, you will

Leadership & Strategic Vision

+ Provide visionary leadership to advance the mission, goals, and strategic priorities of Rise Up Rochester.

+ Collaborate with the Board of Directors to develop long-range strategies, organizational policies, and measurable objectives.

+ Serve as the primary spokesperson for the organization, representing Rise Up Rochester to funders, media, policymakers, and community partners.

Program Management & Staff Supervision

+ Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services to ensure effectiveness and community impact.

+ Supervise, mentor, and support program staff, fostering a collaborative and mission-driven work culture.

+ Ensure staff receive professional development, guidance, and resources to excel in their roles.

+ Promote accountability, clear communication, and consistent performance evaluation across the team.

Fund Development & Financial Management

+ Lead fundraising efforts, including donor cultivation, grant writing, sponsorships, and special events, to sustain and grow the organization’s financial resources.

+ Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and reporting in partnership with the Board Treasurer and finance staff/consultants.

+ Assist with grant procurement (identification of grant opportunities & drafting grant responses)

+ Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.

Community Engagement & Advocacy

+ Build and maintain strong partnerships with community organizations, public officials, law enforcement, schools, faith leaders, and residents.

+ Advocate for policies and initiatives that align with Rise Up Rochester’s mission of violence prevention and victim support.

+ Enhance visibility of the organization through active community presence, media engagement, and effective communications.

Board Relations & Governance

+ Maintain open, transparent communication with the Board of Directors.

+ Support board development, recruitment, and training.

+ Provide Timey updates on organizational performance, opportunities, and challenges

Requirements

What You Bring

+ Bachelor’s degree and three to five years' experience in crime prevention services, community development or fundraising/development or equivalent education and work experience (see CCSI's equivalency chart (https://www.ccsi.org/CCSI/media/pdfs/Equivalency-chart.pdf) ).

+ Extensive experience working with youth and families involved in community violence

+ Lived experience such as direct exposure to community violence or the loss of a loved one to community violence is preferred.

To be successful in this position, you will need competence in:

+ Leadership & Vision – Demonstrates the ability to inspire, engage, and align staff, board members, and community stakeholders toward a shared mission and long-term goals.

+ Community Engagement – Builds trust and cultivates strong relationships across diverse communities, including survivors, families, service providers, law enforcement and community leaders.

+ Valuing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment.

+ Striving for self-development and taking initiative to be resourceful.

+ Problem-solving both independently and with others.

+ Knowledge of root causes of youth violence

+ Training and skills in areas such as solution focused trauma and informed care, restorative practice, and conflict resolution.

+ Staff Supervision & Team Development – Skilled in coaching, mentoring, and holding staff accountable, while creating an inclusive and supportive work environment.

+ Strategic & Analytical Thinking – Capable of assessing organizational strengths, challenges, and opportunities, and developing practical solutions to advance impact.

+ Fundraising & Resource Development – Proven ability to secure funding through grants, donations, partnerships, and events to ensure organizational sustainability.

+ Financial Acumen – Understands nonprofit budgeting, financial reporting, and stewardship of resources to maintain fiscal health.

+ Advocacy & Public Speaking – Confidently represents the organization in public forums, media, and legislative settings to raise awareness and influence change.

+ Crisis Management & Problem-Solving – Maintains calm and effective leadership in high-pressure or emotionally charged situations.

+ Collaboration & Partnership-Building – Excels at fostering cooperation among multiple stakeholders to achieve collective impact.

+ Organizational Management – Skilled in operational oversight, policy development, compliance, and aligning programs with mission and goals.

+ Communication Skills – Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal skills; able to communicate with clarity, empathy, and influence.

Required for this position are:

+ Satisfactory completion of all required background screenings.

+ Respect the confidential nature of all CCSI and CCSI customer information you are exposed to in the course of your work performance. Staff working directly with protected health information /electronically stored protected health information, personally identifiable information, and other patient/consumer/customer data, will abide by the specific procedures and policies outlined by CCSI’s Code of Conduct and CCSI’s Privacy and Security Policies, New York State regulations and Federal regulations.

At CCSI, you’ll enjoy

+ Market-competitive compensation

+ An award-winningWellness@Work (https://www.ccsi.org/employment/wellness-initiatives/) and employee benefits program.

+ An organization that is committed toracial equity and anti-racist practices (https://www.ccsi.org/employment/racial-equity-and-justice-initiative-reji/) .

+ Continuousprofessional development (https://www.ccsi.org/employment/professional-development/) opportunities.

+ A voice (https://www.ccsi.org/employment/employee-engagement/) in shaping CCSI’s ever-evolving diverse company culture.

We AreCCSI! (https://www.ccsi.org/)

For more than 30 years, CCSI has been a leading non-profit partner to government agencies, schools, and community-based organizations in the mental and behavioral health space. We aim to maximize these organizations’ potential to serve their communities by supporting their business operations and staffing needs. We dream of communities where everyone flourishes, and we are proud to help our customers move towards that goal.

At CCSI, you are not just part of a team, you are part of a community. You do not just fit in, you belong. We are proud of our steadfast commitment to equity, working diligently to remedy the impact of systems of racism and other forms of oppression to ensure that everyone in our employee community can flourish. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to consider joining us.

CCSI does not accept inquiries from third-party recruiters or search agencies.

Coordinated Care Services, Inc (CCSI) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Salary Description

$80,000 - $82,000