The Africa Center seeks an inspirational, trailblazing, and operational executive leader to serve as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to drive its mission of transforming the world’s understanding of Africa, its Diaspora, and the impact of the people of African descent on the world. The CEO will work in close partnership with the Board of Directors and a lean, dedicated staff to secure and steward external resources, execute the strategic plan, build out a site and up an organization, take new actions to renew profitability and connect African communities in the United States with the continent. This new leader will have expertise in driving institutional strategy and repositioning an organization, and they must be able to inspire and coalesce diverse stakeholders toward common goals. The next CEO must be a successful fundraiser able to navigate the complexities of New York City and bring a proven ability to raise and diversify philanthropic sources and funding streams. The next CEO must also be a strong fiscal, operational, and personnel manager who can build sustainable structures that ensure the future success and longevity of the Center. As a highly visible and accessible leader with gravitas, an entrepreneurial spirit, and compassion, the CEO will craft and amplify a compelling narrative that builds community around a place of gathering to celebrate African innovation across business, culture, and policy.
A starting salary of $200,000 will be offered to the successful candidate.
The Africa Center has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm.
The Africa Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Application deadline: May 22, 2024
Date posted: April 23, 2024