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Job Purpose

The incoming President & CEO will lead TechBuffalo through complex political, social, and
organizational challenges in pursuit of a clear goal: cultivating tech talent in Western New York. This
leader will be charged with charting a course of growth and sustainability. That includes building
internal capabilities, key partnerships, and financial durability. In addition to driving daily operations,
the President & CEO will shape the organization’s vision and every aspect of the strategy that
brings it to life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

LEARN

• Maintain a sharp understanding of the Western New York workforce environment, economic
  trends, and company needs for technology skills. Accomplish this by constantly communicating
  with a wide range of employers as well as organizations involved with workforce development.
• In partnership with the TechBuffalo Board of Directors, ensure the organization’s strategic plan  is aligned with community needs. Identify opportunities, navigate challenges, and make timely
  calibrations to stay focused on the mission.

BUILD

• Craft plans and programming that bring the strategic plan to life. Identify key metrics that will be used to measure success.
• Grow the team that executes these plans at a high level. Develop the existing staff to reach its full potential, offering support to achieve changing needs. Attract the right talent that is both capable and reflective of the community.
• Cultivate revenue streams that plug into a responsible budget to ensure impact, efficiency
  and long-term organizational sustainability.

EXECUTE

• Run all daily operations in accordance with the best practices of a community-focused nonprofit.
• Ensure the organization acts with uncompromising ethics. Foster a collaborative culture of respect and integrity.

COLLABORATE

• Establish and strengthen productive partnerships with community stakeholders that share a commitment to TechBuffalo’s mission. This includes employers, the public sector and organizations involved in philanthropy, education, workforce development, entrepreneurship
  and technology.

COMMUNICATE

• Be a loud and proud ambassador of TechBuffalo and its mission. Seize all chances to evangelize the importance of developing the tech workforce in creating economic opportunity. Specifically, speak to community and professional groups; meet regularly with all stakeholders; and build productive relationships with business leaders and the news media.
• Ensure that TechBuffalo and its mission reach all the audiences that can benefit from or support the organization’s mission. Create and execute a thorough integrated marketing plan that leverages analog and digital platforms to engage the community and raise awareness.
• Communicate regularly with the staff and board of directors to provide updates on progress, opportunities, and obstacles. Provide frequent forums for gathering meaningful feedback.

MODEL

• Ensure that TechBuffalo leads by example in promoting equity in all it does. Prioritize inclusion in all decisions, from hiring to programming.

Qualifications and Skills 

• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible business operations and management experience in a leadership role.
• A visionary leader with demonstrated ability to set strategic vision and develop plans to execute in meeting that vision.
• Strong leadership skills, including negotiating, problem-solving, decision making, organizational development, and delegation.
• Entrepreneurial with agility, creativity, and a hands-on leadership mentality
• Effective communication skills to engage a variety of stakeholders to gain buy-in on the mission of the organization.
• Ability to be conversant with a variety of stakeholders on topics ranging from tech careers, skills, certifications, and the broader tech industry.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written and an ability to speak effectively and persuasively to groups and individuals.
• Past success working with a Board of Directors or Board of Advisors, with the ability to cultivate existing and new Board member relationships.
• Experience working collaboratively with diverse constituent stakeholders and advancing diversity and inclusion as part of the organization’s strategy and execution of its various programs.
• Self-motivated, with excellent organizational management skills and the ability to achieve TechBuffalo’s strategic objectives.
• Aptitude for undertaking large-scale projects and cultivating personnel expertise.
• Ability to effectively forecast and manage budgets.

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