Noetic Search Tapped by Hands Across the Sea to Find New Leader
November 18, 2024 – Chicago-headquartered executive search firm Noetic Search has been selected by Hands Across the Sea to lead in its search for an executive director. This leader will play a crucial role in driving the organization’s mission forward, overseeing program development, managing partnerships, and fostering community engagement to make a lasting impact. The executive director will also manage the organization’s operations and finances.
Noetic Search is seeking an energetic and strategic leader to serve as executive director. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with experience in the non-profit sector. This leader should have strong multi-tasking skills and demonstrated experience in managing a small-to-mid-sized, fast-paced non-profit organization. Reporting directly to the board of directors, the executive director will be responsible for all aspects of the organization’s management, including program oversight, partnership development, fundraising, and financial oversight. This position requires a self-starter who is capable of working independently, passionate about improving outcomes and literacy access in underserved communities.
Hands Across the Sea programs directly address the educational gaps and challenges in the Eastern Caribbean. The work changes lives in underserved communities by improving access to literacy resources and fostering a love of reading. This is a chance to build something truly impactful, from a position of deep influence and responsibility as well as making a profound difference in the lives of young learners, contributing to the long-term educational development of the Eastern Caribbean region.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or equivalent experience required; master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of five years of experience in a non-profit leadership role.
- Proven experience in program development, fundraising, and budget management.
- Strong relationship-building skills, with a track record of cultivating successful partnerships.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple responsibilities, and make strategic decisions.
- Excellent ability to exercise judgment and navigate different cultural landscapes.
- Ability to travel at several points per year for purposes of program management and partner development.
Hands Across the Sea, Inc. is a dedicated 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to enhancing literacy skills among school-aged children by assisting schools, libraries and educators in Eastern Caribbean countries. Its mission is to empower young learners by providing access to literacy resources and to programs, and by partnering with local schools, educators, and community leaders.
Finding Non-Profit Leaders
Noetic Search specializes in finding leaders in the non-profit sector. Its clients include animal welfare organizations, cultural institutions, foundations, and human service groups, among others.
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Throughout her 30-year career, Rhyan Zweifler has focused on the charity sector through her work in executive recruitment, museum management and development. She launched Noetic Search in 2010. Specializing in CEO and senior management searches, she has placed more than 170 national leaders for cultural, human service, educational and grant-making organizations. Ms. Zweifler has overseen all aspects of the search process, including marketing and sales, client management, candidate development and closing.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
