Executive Director

About this role

<p><strong><img style="max-width: 100%;" src="https://www.envisionnonprofit.com/images/ae124e_c7e3a2ba51154a3593168c05046426a5mv2.png" alt="" width="220"></strong></p> <p><strong>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR</strong></p> <p><a href="https://issuu.com/envisionnonprofit/docs/tobermannc_ed_candidate_profile_1_"><img style="max-width: 100%;" src="https://www.envisionnonprofit.com/images/cand%20profile.png" alt="" width="240"></a></p> <p><strong>TOBERMAN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER</strong></p> <p>Toberman Neighborhood Center (TNC) is a community non-profit organization with $3-5 million of annual expenses, 50-60 employees, and a large operating facility in the San Pedro Harbor area. TNC serves San Pedro, Wilmington, Harbor Gateway, Harbor City and Long Beach, providing family services including a variety of free programs to inspire change and enable the development of a better future. These services include: an after-school K-12 program, a gang intervention and prevention program, academic resources that address student achievement, safe supervised recreational activities, and educational courses including tutoring, study skills training, and instructions on secondary school completion.</p> <p>Toberman Neighborhood Center also promotes athletics and physical fitness for our youth through organized sports and recreational activities as well summer camps. Family Source Center (FSC) provides individual services and resources through pre-employment and employment support, housing, rental and utility assistance, GED, ESL, and after-school programming, computer literacy and financial literacy case management. In addition, TNC has a food pantry which provides groceries to individuals and families in need and a Thrift store for a wide variety of low-cost household items and clothing.</p> <p><strong>ABOUT THE POSITION</strong></p> <p>The Executive Director (ED) serves as the strategic, operational, and community leader of Toberman Neighborhood Center (TNC). The ED is responsible for advancing TNC’s mission through collaborative community engagement, strong organizational leadership, sustainable fund development, operational excellence, and a healthy, people-centered organizational culture. The Executive Director works collaboratively with the Board of Directors, staff, community partners, funders, and stakeholders to ensure TNC remains a trusted, responsive, and innovative community-based organization. The ED must demonstrate emotional intelligence, cultural humility, transparency, accountability, and a deep commitment to serving historically underserved communities. The Executive Director will prioritize strengthening organizational infrastructure, staff development and retention, strategic planning, youth and family engagement, financial sustainability, trauma-informed leadership practices, and operational consistency while preserving TNC’s longstanding reputation and community trust.</p> <p><strong>ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p> <p><em>Strategic Vision & Board Relations</em></p> <ul> <li>Leads the collaborative development of a multi-year strategic plan with Board members, staff, and key stakeholders, establishing measurable goals, organizational priorities, and accountability measures to guide TNC’s long-term success.</li> <li>Positions TNC as a central community hub through collaborative partnerships with schools, nonprofits, civic organizations, and community stakeholders.</li> <li>Builds organizational alignment through communication, transparency, and collaboration across all programs and departments.</li> <li>Supports prevention-focused, long-term community impact strategies, particularly in youth development, family stability, intervention services, and mental health support.</li> <li>Maintains strong, collaborative relationships with the Board of Directors through regular communication regarding organizational operations, strategic priorities, and financial health.</li> <li>Prepares for and actively participates in Board and committee meetings while supporting Board development and recruitment efforts aligned with the organization’s mission and governance goals.</li> </ul> <p><em>Staff Leadership & Operational Efficiency</em></p> <ul> <li>Oversees day-to-day operations, staffing, organizational systems, and policy implementation.</li> <li>Ensures compliance with employment laws, grant requirements, operational standards, and organizational policies.</li> <li>Maintains operational efficiency and organizational accountability.</li> <li>Addresses facility and infrastructure needs to ensure safe, functional, and welcoming spaces for staff, youth, and families.</li> <li>Strengthens internal systems and operational consistency across departments.</li> </ul> <p><em>Financial Management and Fund Development</em></p> <ul> <li>Oversees preparation and management of the annual operating budget.</li> <li>Ensures sound fiscal stewardship, transparency, compliance, and long-range financial planning.</li> <li>Develops diversified revenue strategies to increase unrestricted funding and long-term sustainability.</li> <li>Builds professionalized fundraising systems, donor stewardship practices, and accountability structures.</li> <li>Strengthens relationships with major donors, foundations, corporations, and government partners.</li> <li>Collaborates with the Board and leadership team to expand…