The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for all financial matters of the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority (NORA). The CFO will report to and work closely with the Executive Director. In addition, the CFO will partner with the senior leadership and the Board of Commissioners to develop and implement strategies across the agency. The CFO will oversee all compliance for government and private philanthropic funding. This candidate must be able to adapt to a continually evolving environment and thrive in an autonomous and deadline-oriented workplace while managing.

We're looking for a dynamic, entrepreneurial and talented leader to lead our organization in the New Orleans area. The New Orleans Executive Director will be responsible for the financial sustainability and growth of the program by developing local funding sources, increasing the number of school partnerships and leading the team that delivers excellent Playworks programs for schools throughout the local districts. This position requires demonstrated success in fundraising, board support and staff leadership. Successful candidates must bring a strong knowledge of the public school system, ability to lead/develop teams and proven experience managing the day-to-day operations of a growing direct service organization. This position reports to a Regional Executive Director and is located in New Orleans, LA. Duties Include, but are not limited to: External Relations and Development Lead all efforts to expand programming in new school districts and continually recruit new school partnerships Manage New Orleans based fundraising activities including developing foundations relationships, corporate sponsorships and individual donor solicitation strategies Grow and support a New Orleans Board of Directors charged with providing guidance, actively supporting fundraising goals, and increasing networks for Playworks throughout New Orleans Serve as external face of Playworks in the community, within schools, in philanthropic circles and in the media to increase visibility and brand awareness Work with community volunteers and volunteer agencies to promote greater community involvement Work closely with a Regional Executive Director to design and implement a development plan for the New Orleans region Program Oversight and Operations Supervise and provide guidance to the team responsible for Playworks’ New Orleans programming, including program planning, implementation, expansion, evaluation and overall program quality Work closely with national leadership team and with City Executive Directors throughout the country to gather, share and implement best practices and promote learning amongst Playworks cities Provide leadership for a team of Playworks staff; establish organizational values, promote a fun, collaborative environment while communicating expectations and employee recognition Ensure a wide array of professional development opportunities for each team member and effective performance evaluation systems that promote growth and achievement of individual and organizational goals Manage the city budget and work with the Regional Executive Officer to develop and monitor programmatic budgets (program and leagues); including securing contracts and accounts receivables with schools and districts

The Regional Director will collaborate with our Field Engagement Team and regional Teach For America staff to work with Greater New Orleans LEE members to connect them to each other, to regional and national partners and resources, and to opportunities within the larger education advocacy landscape. As such, the Regional Director will build a regional LEE membership base that is informed, active, and well-networked in the broader education advocacy landscape of the region; this will maximize the leadership and impact of LEE members within the public sphere. This person will work with individual LEE members to inspire and support their interest in civic engagement, accelerate their public leadership and raise their sights to pursue the highest positions of influence and impact. Moreover, the Regional Director will be the face of LEE among regional members, Teach For America regional staff, and among regional partners and funders supporting this work. Responsibilities: • Mobilize the LEE membership base • Develop and execute LEE programs, events and activities to help members engage in local community issues, inspire interest in public leadership, and that demonstrate the impact of the public sphere on education reform; • Build political, policy and advocacy experiences, skills and networks among regional LEE members including coordinating group trainings, matching LEE members with mentors in politics, government, and policy, and connecting LEE members to opportunities to volunteer or work for political campaigns, elected officials and/or local and statewide education reform efforts; • In collaboration with regional Teach For America staff and LEE, determine priorities and strategies for mobilizing the LEE and possibly individualized outreach, cultivation and coaching of potential public leaders to run for office and/or take on leadership positions in policy or advocacy initiatives; • Serve as a career coach, helping LEE members craft bold, personal visions for public leadership and individualized development plans that identify concrete action steps to advance along the path to public leadership; • Build a LEE advisory board in the region – a group of LEE supporters and local experts who advise members around the politics/policy/advocacy landscape in the region, provide access to additional networks or funding support, and serve as mentors to aspiring public leaders; • Collaborate with Teach For America staff and LEE to ensure that data and insight from regions and members inform ongoing strategy and related materials.