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PEER Kindness (PK) seeks a dynamic, passionate, driven, and visionary leader who has the desire to learn, grow, and excel in an organization that values every member of the team and the communities served. The Executive Director (ED) is responsible for the overall strategic, operational, and financial management of the organization. The ED will work closely with the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, and community partners to advance the mission of PEER Kindness, ensuring the organization's growth, sustainability, and impact.
PEER Kindness is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of bullying behaviors among school-aged youth (Pre-K – 12 grades), stopping it when it is happening, and promoting PK Values (positivity, encouragement, empathy, respect, and kindness). Our vision is to create a supportive and inclusive environment in schools and communities through education, advocacy, and innovative programs. We aim to increase youth voice and agency, support them to lead with kindness, be upstanders, especially against bullying, and make positive changes in their lives and the lives of others. PEER Kindness supports youth and their trusted adults, grounded in the shared values of Positivity, Empathy, Encouragement, Respect, and Kindness by:
- Providing support to children and youth in navigating the challenges of bullying
- Educating children and youth on:
- Bullying vs. Conflict
- Conflict Resolution
- The Bullying Circle
- Becoming Upstanders
- The Science of Kindness
- Supporting youth through leadership, training, and community engagement
- The PEER Kindness house is also a safe place for youth in the community to connect with their peers and trusted adults.
PEER Kindness is run by a small, fast-paced team that has been gaining momentum, and expanding our reach in recent years, and is now ready for new leadership to level up and accelerate our organization's impact. This person will lead our organization through the next phase of growth and expansion with a particular focus on 1) program implementation and evaluation, 2) fundraising and development, and 3) communication and marketing. The role will report to the board of directors. It will include supervisory responsibilities for the existing staff and volunteers, as well as developing additional staff and volunteer capacity, and increasing revenue streams.
PEER Kindness (PK) seeks a dynamic, passionate, driven, and visionary leader who has the desire to learn, grow, and excel in an organization that values every member of the team and the communities served. The Executive Director (ED) is responsible for the overall strategic, operational, and financial management of the organization. The ED will work closely with the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, and community partners to advance the mission of PEER Kindness, ensuring the organization's growth, sustainability, and impact.
PEER Kindness is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of bullying behaviors among school-aged youth (Pre-K – 12 grades), stopping it when it is happening, and promoting PK Values (positivity, encouragement, empathy, respect, and kindness). Our vision is to create a supportive and inclusive environment in schools and communities through education, advocacy, and innovative programs. We aim to increase youth voice and…
Benefits
Paid holidays, paid time off
Paid holidays, paid time off
Level of Language Proficiency
English - written and verbal professional proficiency
(preferred) Spanish - verbal
English - written and verbal professional proficiency
(preferred) Spanish - verbal
Location
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Visit peerkindness.net for full details. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, priority will be given to those applicants who submit their applications before 5:00 PM MT on Friday, August 23.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references. Your three professional references should be able to attest to your ability to perform the job you are applying for. Professional references are to include at least one current or former supervisor. Professional references may also include current or former employers, colleagues, or other professionals who have first-hand knowledge and can recommend you for employment in the capacity of this position.
Note: All PEER Kindness staff work with children and youth in the office, community, and at PreK-12 schools thus a background and motor vehicle record check, valid driver’s license, and proof of auto insurance are required for this position.
