Executive Director

Media Fellowship House is seeking to hire a talented professional to help foster the organization’s mission and support continued growth, sustainability and relevance. This position offers flexible hours and periodic remote work opportunities. It requires flexibility around scheduling with periodic evening/weekend meetings and programs. Salary will be commensurate with experience and includes a benefits package.

Media Fellowship House Overview
Media Fellowship House exists to promote fellowship and understanding between diverse cultures, viewpoints and generations. The organization’s mission is to provide programs that promote diversity, social justice, and economic empowerment. For more information, please visit our website: www.mediafellowshiphouse.org

REPORTS TO: Board of Directors

Responsibilities of MFH Executive Director include, but are not limited to:

The Media Fellowship House is undergoing a transformative process and is looking for a creative and dynamic Executive Director to work in concert with the Board of Directors to implement its strategic plan and lead the organization in the conceptualization and implementation of relevant new programming, branding, and communications. The Executive Director will also lead efforts to attract funds and build relationships with community stakeholders, while leading a collaborative team that includes the housing program staff, program coordinator and volunteers. 

Other responsibilities include:

Oversight of the strategic planning process and implementation of plan recommendations.

Working with the Board of Directors and program coordinator to develop and implement a coordinated calendar of engaging and relevant programming that advances the mission and goals of Media Fellowship House.

Oversight of the organization’s budget, administration and daily operation of the house

Oversight of fund-raising efforts including grant writing, cultivating individual and corporate donor relationships and overseeing fundraising events.

Adequately staffing programs, supervising of staff and volunteers in addition to making recommendations to the Personnel Committee

Seeking and developing collaborations with organizations whose missions are similar or complimentary to MFH 

Attending and providing status reports and projections at monthly Board meetings and special committee meetings as to activities, accomplishments and challenges facing MFH

Oversight and content contributions to website, correspondence, agendas, reports and newsletters

Attending in-person and virtual events, meetings or functions as deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors to promote MFH

Create and organize virtual programs, events, and meetings 

Oversight of contract and lease negotiations and House operations

General Traits for Success as Executive Director at MFH include, but are not limited to:

Bachelor’s degree and/or demonstrated experience in organizational development.

Minimum of three to five years’ previous non-profit experience. Knowledge of the community a plus.

Other skills include:

High-energy strategic thinker with the ability to operationalize ideas.

Proven leadership skills that promote cohesive relationships among MFH staff and volunteers

Skilled in working in a collaborative manner to build relationships and teams with multiple external stakeholders, to include capacity to understand interests of neighborhood organizations and businesses, institutional nonprofits including funders and civic organizations.

Demonstrated ability in fund development, to include being the face of an organization in stewarding funder and donor relationships. Ability to oversee grant management and reporting.

Managerial expertise including budget development and management and working with a governing board 

Proven experience working with diverse populations, including experience in building bridges to develop relationships, trust and credibility

Social media and technical savvy; comfort with various technical platforms

Ability to manage multiple priorities and assignments 

Strong work ethic and attention to detail 

Self-Motivated and intellectually curious

Integrity, compassion and passion for Media Fellowship House’s mission

Experience with QuickBooks, Excel, Powerpoint, G Suite

The work of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance is made possible through the generous support of committed individuals and institutions.