Executive Director
The Hideo Sasaki Foundation Board of Trustees seeks a strategic and collaborative Executive Director to ensure its long-term financial sustainability and mission impact. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, the Executive Director has overall operational responsibility for the execution of the foundation’s mission, management, programs, and partnerships. The Executive Director will lead the foundation’s day-to-day operations and provide support to the board’s strategic planning initiatives. This role is well suited for a person who combines field credibility with strong financial and operational leadership, a deep commitment to building a human-centered workplace, and a track record of strengthening and demonstrating organizational value. The Executive Director will also contribute ideas for the foundation’s future direction through collaboration with the Board of Trustees.
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Advance the Vision & Mission
The Executive Director leads in clearly communicating the vision for the future of the foundation, reflecting its mission and core values.
A future in which the power of community-based planning and design is fully realized for the benefit of the public good.
Through research, public programs, design education, and partnerships, the Hideo Sasaki Foundation takes an interdisciplinary approach to tackling global challenges in our local context of Greater Boston and beyond. The foundation supports inclusive approaches that bridge the physical environment, community and social needs, policies and governance, and economic forces to shape equitable communities.
Responsibilities
The Executive Director will ensure programmatic excellence, rigorous evaluation, and consistent quality of financial security, administration, and communications.
Required Experience
The ED will be deeply committed to the foundation’s mission, with proven leadership and relationship management experience. While no single candidate may embody all the qualifications below, an ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences, as well as passion, integrity, adaptability, and a mission-driven orientation. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace and we strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds in our field to apply.
Cover Letter
In addition to demonstrating that your qualifications will ensure the long-term financial sustainability and mission impact of the foundation, please incorporate into your cover letter how you have used community-based planning and design for the public good.
How to Apply
If you are interested in learning more or being considered for this position, please email your cover letter and resume to hiring@sasakifoundation.org. We will consider applications on a rolling basis.