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Executive Director
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Free Science Workshop
Ithaca, NY (In Person)
Part-Time
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About Free Science Workshop The Free Science Workshop (FSW) is a nonprofit in Ithaca, NY, and a member of the Global Alliance of Community Science Workshops. We provide free, drop-in, hands-on science programs for underserved youth in a supportive space to explore, create, and discover. Our flagship Workshop is a free-choice environment where youth direct their own learning across electronics tinkering, woodworking, biology, art-science integration, and maker projects. The Physics Bus, an eccentric science museum on wheels, brings over two dozen hands-on exhibits and live demonstrations to thousands of people each year. About the Role The Executive Director is the key management leader of FSW, reporting directly to the Board of Directors. This is a part-time role (20-25 hrs/week)
- part fundraiser, part operations manager, part strategic partner to the board
- all in service of giving our program team the organizational foundation they need to thrive.
Salary:
$38,000/year |Schedule:
Flexible, 20-25 hrs/week |Location:
Ithaca, NY (On-site) This is a fixed-term position with an initial one-year appointment and intent to renew based on funding and performance. Key Responsibilities Fundraising & Financial Sustainability (top priority):- Oversee all fundraising activities including grant development, donor outreach, annual campaigns, fundraising events, and corporate sponsorships
- Ensure fiscal integrity: prepare and administer budgets, track finances, and provide financial reporting to the Board
- Cultivate relationships with individual donors and community funders
Board Partnership:
- Work closely with the Board of Directors to fulfill the organization's mission
- Secure board involvement in policy decisions and fundraising
- Provide timely, accurate information to support informed board decision-making
Operational Support:
- Manage and collaborate with staff to deliver mission-aligned programs
- Oversee HR, contracts, and organizational policies
- Oversee marketing and communications efforts
Community Presence:
- Represent FSW with funders, partners, and the broader community
- Maintain relationships with Cornell, Ithaca College, local schools, and community youth groups
- Steward relationships with current donors and volunteers
Required Qualifications:
- Demonstrated nonprofit fundraising experience, including grant writing and donor communications
- Transparent, high-integrity leadership
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking
- Solid financial management basics: budget tracking, reporting, and working within constraints
- Genuine commitment to equity, youth development, and serving underserved communities
- Self-directed and organized, with ability to manage a flexible part-time schedule
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior nonprofit management experience, including working with a Board of Directors
- Experience producing grant proposals, donor appeals, or organizational newsletters
- Familiarity with donor management software (e.g., Bloomerang, Little Green Light) and email marketing platforms
- Experience managing educational programs in underserved communities
- A history of successfully generating new revenue for under-resourced organizations