Executive Director

Job Title:                       Executive Director

Salary:                            $90,000- $110,000

Reports To:                    Board of Directors ​
 

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Organization Summary

LEAD STL is a non-profit committed to empowering social change in greater Saint Louis through immersive learning and empathy building, rooted in the strengths and oppressions of the Black and Jewish experiences. We train youth to lean into challenging conversations about racism, antisemitism, and many other forms of inequity and injustice so they can transform their schools and communities. We provide them with the tools to become the next generation of leaders and changemakers, promising a brighter future for our region. 

 

We work to eradicate oppression in a divisive world by:

• Developing leaders and changemakers

• Connecting youth via immersive educational programming

• Building cross-cultural understanding through empathy and humility

• Welcoming diverse allies & partners

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Position Summary

The Executive Director (ED) provides essential leadership and sets the strategic direction of the organization.  The ED sets the tone for workplace culture and stakeholder relationships and is entrusted with fulfilling the mission and vision of LEAD STL.  This role is vital to growing the organization’s relationships and business.

 

The next leader of LEAD STL will be energetic, dynamic and resourceful. They will enjoy being part of an organization and a team that is committed to being adaptive and inspires engagement from diverse communities beyond just the staff and board.  The Executive Director has the ability to lead with emotional intelligence and is a unifying force that provides a supportive environment for all constituents.  LEAD STL is looking for a leader with a growth mindset that believes that the investment in our youth is essential to our future and that knows growth is only possible from a stable base.

 

Responsible for advancing the organization, the Executive Director will oversee fundraising, strategic planning, fiscal management, leadership, and organizational management. Additionally, the Executive Director supports the efforts of the Program Director to implement programming that trains students to become leaders, activists, critical thinkers, and risk takers, thereby creating a cadre of social change activists who help create a world of inclusion and equity.

 

The Executive Director is the guiding force responsible for ensuring that the organization accomplishes its goals by providing leadership and direction. They are the public face of the organization and will represent LEAD STL to the broader community and should be passionate about and adept at building relationships. LEAD STL is looking for a leader who is excited to join and strengthen a high-performing team and build capacity for future growth. 

 

The Executive Director is responsible for meeting fundraising goals, representing the organization in the community, overseeing staff who implement new programs and execute existing programs, and ensuring high quality fiduciary management within the parameters of the organization. The Executive Director works effectively with the Board of Directors.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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Non-profit Management

• Work in collaboration with the Board to implement a strategic plan that supports growth.

• Assist the Board in the formation and implementation of policies, goals, and objectives for LEAD STL to achieve effective financial operation of the organization.

• Manage day-to-day activities of the organization in accordance with sound management and personnel practices.  This includes creating healthy boundaries between governance and oversight.

• Continually work to improve and increase individual and organizational capability

• Establish and promote positive working relationships with the Board of Directors, funders, stakeholders, and community organizations. 

• Work as a team member with a strong commitment to collaborative work.

• Commit to learning and understanding organizational mission, values, practices, and programming 

• Participate in board development and growth; prepare or oversee preparation of all board materials, plan and attend all board meetings, and provide direct oversight and management of all board committees.

• Keep the Board informed about relevant developments that may impact the organization.

• Promote active and broad participation by volunteers and all areas of the organization’s work.

 

Development

• Identify and cultivate individual, foundation, corporate and governmental relationships for the purpose of promoting LEAD STL’s mission and generating funds for the organization that ensure a diverse array of funding.

• Manage a portfolio of donors.

• Oversee grant applications, funding reports, invoices and collecting and summarizing relevant data.

• Create and implement a strong stewardship program.

 

Budget and Finance 

• Acts at the key oversight and financial controls for the organization.

• Adheres to prudent financial practices.

• In conjunction with the Board, especially the Treasurer, ensure the organization’s fiscal health including obtaining and maintaining a stable, diversified funding base and managing cash.

 

Marketing and Communications

• Be the face of and represent LEAD STL in various community meetings that bring visibility to the organization.

• Creates and maintains strong and positive relationships with stakeholders, community, donors.

• Builds relationships that create pathways for future opportunities and collaborations. 

• Assure the organization and its mission, programs and services are consistently promoted and represented in a strong, positive light.

• Expand all aspects of communication – from web presence to external relations – with the goal of creating a stronger brand.

• Publicize the activities of the organization, its programs and goals.

 

Leadership and Interpersonal

• In conjunction with the Board, develop and annually review personnel policies.

• Lead, hire, train, inspire, motivate and guide staff toward common goals by maintaining a climate that attracts, retains, and motivates a diverse staff of top-quality people.

• Recruit and support volunteers.

• Provide clear and consistent vision, including aligned goals and objectives, to the staff.

• Maintain personnel records and carry out personnel policies.

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Basic Qualifications (minimum)

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Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, non-profit management or a related field preferred

 

Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years leading a non-profit agency with a budget of $500,000 or more. 

• At least 3-5 years of management experience, at least 3 years of which are focused on social change, diversity awareness, and/or working with an underserved population

• Demonstrated understanding of diversity, equity and inclusionary practices, engagement best practices and cultural competence

• Minimum of 5 years of successful fundraising experience, knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor relations unique to the nonprofit sector

• Demonstrated success with building positive relationships and working well with youth and families, funders, corporations, and individual donors

• Interest in and knowledge of social change issues with an emphasis on the African American and Jewish cultures, religion and history.

• Experience working with organizations working with youth.

• Experience working as part of a small team

 

Skills:

• Have successfully supervised/managed a staff of five or larger

• Ability to utilize technology to streamline the work of the organization and ensure best time management 

• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills

• Proven ability to develop written publications, guides and writing successful grants

• Excellent strategic thinking skills

• Highly organized with keen attention to detail

• Able to handle multiple projects with competing priorities

• Ability to interact effectively with diverse audiences

• Flexible; available for varied hours (evening, weekends, and/or holidays)

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To Apply

Please email info@leadstl.org to apply or with any questions you might have. your resume and a brief cover letter.

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Camp LEAD Counselor 

 

 

Job Title:                       Camp LEAD Counselor 

Time Commitment:      July 14- 18, July 21- 25, July 28- August 1, August 4- 8; M-F, 9:00am-3:00pm; 

                                        Before/Aftercare hours, 8:00-9:00 am and 3:00-5:00pm; Counselors are also 

                                        expected to attend an orientation prior to the start of camp 

Locations:                       July 14- 25, TBD

                                        July 28- August 8, The Legacy Center (6850 Normandale Dr. St. Louis, MO 63121)

Pay:                                 $2,000 

Reports To:                     Camp LEAD Coordinator 

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Organization Summary

LEAD STL is a non-profit committed to empowering social change in greater Saint Louis through immersive learning and empathy building, rooted in the strengths and oppressions of the Black and Jewish experiences. We train youth to lean into challenging conversations about racism, antisemitism, and many other forms of inequity and injustice so they can transform their schools and communities. We provide them with the tools to become the next generation of leaders and changemakers, promising a brighter future for our region. 

 

We work to eradicate oppression in a divisive world by:

• Developing leaders and changemakers

• Connecting youth via immersive educational programming

• Building cross-cultural understanding through empathy and humility

• Welcoming diverse allies & partners

 

Camp LEAD is a social justice-oriented summer day camp (Monday- Friday) for middle school students (rising 6th- 9th graders) designed to create an immersive educational environment that fosters social and emotional learning, community building, and leadership skills development. Camp LEAD 2025 offers four different one-week-long day camp sessions (Monday- Friday), each with a unique theme designed to empower youth in Greater Saint Louis to become advocates for positive change in their communities.  

 

Position Summary

Camp Counselors will work alongside the Camp Coordinator to implement (4) one-week social justice-oriented summer camp sessions for about 20 middle school–rising 6th- 9th graders–each session.  These sessions include Activism through Art: Writing for Change, Environmental Justice in St. Louis & Beyond, Cultural Curators, and Artsivism: Sneaker Art with Brock Seals. Each session includes immersive learning, engaging activities, peer-to-peer conversations, and several field trips around the St. Louis area.  Counselors and staff are expected to ensure the health and safety of all campers, facilitating programming, discussions and activities while working as part of a collaborative team to implement the Camp LEAD curriculum. 

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Responsibilities

• Lead and support programming, including facilitating small and large group discussions, chaperoning field trips, creating activities & journal prompts, and contribute to other needs as part of a collaborative camp team

• Supervise campers and ensure their health & safety during all aspects of Camp LEAD

• Create and lead activities, discussion prompts, and games for campers

• Support each camper with learning and leadership development as needed

• Chaperone campers on field trips

• Contribute to supporting camp logistics, including travel, meals, instructions, and connecting with speakers and sites

• Maintain excellent communication with Camp Coordinator and Camp LEAD team, including participating in daily camp leadership meetings to discuss camp logistics and ideas 

 

Qualifications 

• Excellent leadership skills; a self-starter who is comfortable with seeing the need without specific instructions 

• Familiarity working with middle school students as a facilitator, teacher, youth counselor, mentor; experience working with middle schoolers in a camp setting and/or LEAD STL a plus

• High energy and excited to lead campers in activities and discussions!

• Excellent written and verbal communication 

• Ability to multitask, problem solve, be flexible, and handle high pressure situations

• Strong organizational skills

• Team-player who looks for ways to contribute and meet the group’s given needs

• Reliable transportation to and from camp sessions 

• Criminal and child abuse background checks are required if hired

 

Education & Knowledge

• Familiarity working with middle school students as a teacher, youth counselor, mentor; experience working with middle school students in a camp and/or LEAD STL setting a plus

• Experience leading and coordinating youth programs and trips 

• Knowledge of social justice education; experience with LEAD STL programming a plus 

• B.A. preferred 

 

To Apply

or for more information, please email your resume and a brief cover letter to Director of Core Programming, Jeremy Brok at jbrok@leadstl.org. 

 

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions you might have about the position, Camp LEAD, or LEAD STL in general. ​

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Camp LEAD Coordinator

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Job Title:                       Camp LEAD Counselor 

Time Commitment:      July 14- 18, July 21- 25, July 28- August 1, August 4- 8; M-F, 9:00am-3:00pm; 

                                        Before/Aftercare hours, 8:00-9:00 am and 3:00-5:00pm; Counselors are also 

                                        expected to attend an orientation prior to the start of camp 

Locations:                       July 14- 25, Rosati-Kain Academy (4389 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108)

                                        July 28- August 8, The Legacy Center (6850 Normandale Dr. St. Louis, MO 63121)

Pay:                                 $4,000 

Reports To:                     Director of Core Programming

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Organization Summary

LEAD STL is a non-profit committed to empowering social change in greater Saint Louis through immersive learning and empathy building, rooted in the strengths and oppressions of the Black and Jewish experiences. We train youth to lean into challenging conversations about racism, antisemitism, and many other forms of inequity and injustice so they can transform their schools and communities. We provide them with the tools to become the next generation of leaders and changemakers, promising a brighter future for our region. 

 

We work to eradicate oppression in a divisive world by:

• Developing leaders and changemakers

• Connecting youth via immersive educational programming

• Building cross-cultural understanding through empathy and humility

• Welcoming diverse allies & partners

 

Camp LEAD is a social justice-oriented summer day camp (Monday- Friday) for middle school students (rising 6th- 9th graders) designed to create an immersive educational environment that fosters social and emotional learning, community building, and leadership skills development. Camp LEAD 2025 offers four different one-week-long day camp sessions (Monday- Friday), each with a unique theme designed to empower youth in Greater Saint Louis to become advocates for positive change in their communities.  

 

Position Summary

The Camp Coordinator leads a team of 2-3 camp counselors in implementing (4) one-week social justice-oriented summer camp sessions for about 20 middle school students each session. Each session includes immersive learning, engaging activities, peer-to-peer conversations, and several field trips around the St. Louis area. The Camp Counselor is in charge of ensuring the health and safety of all campers while working as part of a team to implement the Camp LEAD curriculum. The Camp Coordinator’s role begins part-time in May 2025 where in collaboration with the Director of Core Programming, they will learn the Camp LEAD curriculum and contribute to camp preparations as well have a role in shaping elements of camp. During Camp LEAD sessions, the Camp Coordinator is responsible for communicating with parents, guardians, and families about programming as well as maintaining communication with the Director of Core Programming.  The Camp Coordinator is also responsible for staffing and managing camp’s before and aftercare services.

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Responsibilities 

• Supervise and ensure safety of all campers during all aspects of Camp as leader of the Camp LEAD team 

• Lead team in implementation of Camp LEAD curriculum, including facilitating presentations, leading small and large group discussions, chaperoning field trips, and creating activities &  journal prompts 

• Ensure that program activities operate within the policies and procedures of the organization

• Support each camper with learning and leadership development as needed

• Communicate effectively and regularly with camp families, site partners, field trip partners, etc.  

• Manage Before-care (8:00-9:00am) and after-care (3:00-5:00pm) services for campers

• Coordinate with Director of Core Programming prior to Camp to learn Camp LEAD curriculum and assist with preparations for camp 

• Lead daily camp leadership meetings with camp counselors to discuss logistics, issues, and ideas; communicate regularly with Program Director with camp reports

 

Qualifications 

• Excellent team leading skills; previous team leader experience a plus 

• Excellent facilitation, teaching, communication skills

• Familiarity working with middle school students as a facilitator, teacher, mentor, counselor;  experience working with middle school students in a camp setting and/orLEAD STL setting a  plus

• Ability to multitask, problem solve, be flexible, and handle high pressure situations

• Strong organizational and coordination skills

• Self-starter who can see the need and meet the need with limited direction 

• Team-player who looks for ways to contribute and meet the group’s given needs

• Criminal and child abuse background checks are required if hired

 

Education & Knowledge

• Experience leading and coordinating youth programs and trips 

• Familiarity working with middle school students;  experience working with middle school students in a camp and/or LEAD STL setting a  plus

• Knowledge of social justice education; experience with LEAD STL programming a plus 

• B.A. preferred 

 

To Apply

or for more information, please email your resume and a brief cover letter to Director of Core Programming, Jeremy Brok at jbrok@leadstl.org. 

 

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions you might have about the position, Camp LEAD, or LEAD STL in general. 

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Transformational Journey Leader

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Job Title:                        Transformational Journey Leader

Time Commitment:       June 4- 17 (days between 8- 14 hrs) + Orientation in May (at agreed upon date & time) 

Locations:                       Trip goes through East Coast & the South

Pay:                                 $2,000 

Reports To:                     Director of Core Programming

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Organization Summary

LEAD STL is a non-profit committed to empowering social change in greater Saint Louis through immersive learning and empathy building, rooted in the strengths and oppressions of the Black and Jewish experiences. We train youth to lean into challenging conversations about racism, antisemitism, and many other forms of inequity and injustice so they can transform their schools and communities. We provide them with the tools to become the next generation of leaders and changemakers, promising a brighter future for our region. 

 

We work to eradicate oppression in a divisive world by:

• Developing leaders and changemakers

• Connecting youth via immersive educational programming

• Building cross-cultural understanding through empathy and humility

• Welcoming diverse allies & partners

 

The Cultural Leadership Fellowship is a year-long leadership and advocacy program for 10th and 11th grade students. Students meet during monthly Sunday programs, three overnight retreats, and of course, the Transformational Journey.

 

Position Summary

Each year, Cultural Leadership students embark on the signature Transformational Journey through the East Coast and South where they visit sites and meet with individuals significant to Black and Jewish history and culture as well as social justice movements. This year’s trip will take place June 4- 17 and include visits to Washington DC,  Atlanta, Birmingham, Montgomery, Selma, Jackson, New Orleans, and Little Rock among others.  Past trips have included meeting with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and civil rights heroes as well as visiting museums and sites only our program has access to. We call this trip the Transformational Journey because it’s just that–transformational. After spending six months together learning and building relationships, this experience brings students together in a profound way as they engage in enlightening yet challenging subject matter together.  We’re looking for Journey Leaders who can support students on this journey, helping to lead a diverse group of 24 high school students on a 14-day trip while also providing facilitation and logistic support.  

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Responsibilities 

• Supervise and ensure safety of Cultural Leadership students during all aspects of Transformational Journey as part of a team (two other Journey Leaders and Program Director) 

• Lead and support facilitation of programming, including leading small and large group discussions and debriefs, creating energy-builder activities, and assigning journal prompts

• Work 1-on-1 with students to support them in writing and delivering short speeches about their Trip experiences

• Contribute to supporting trip logistics, including travel, meals, directions, and connecting with speakers and sites

• Maintain excellent communication with Journey Leadership Team and participate in daily leadership meetings to discuss trip logistics and strategies 

• Attend a training and orientation meeting prior to the trip at a mutually agreed upon date & time

 

Qualifications 

• Excellent leadership skills, particularly in regard to leading small and large groups

• Excellent  written and verbal communication 

• Ability to multitask, problem solve, be flexible, and handle high pressure situations

• Familiarity with and ability to support high school students 

• Strong organizational skills

• Self-starter who can see the need and meet the need with limited direction 

• Team-player who looks for ways to contribute and meet the group’s given needs

• Criminal and child abuse background checks are required if hired

 

Education & Knowledge

• Familiarity facilitating and chaperoning teenagers; bonus Cultural Leadership students

• Experience leading and coordinating programs and trips 

• Knowledge of African American and Jewish American history and culture, including Cultural Leadership programming a plus

• B.A. preferred 

 

To Apply

or for more information, please email your resume and a brief cover letter to Director of Core Programming, Jeremy Brok at jbrok@leadstl.org. 

 

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions you might have about the position, the Transformational Journey, Cultural Leadership, or LEAD STL in general. 

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