Description
We are seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead Reconsidered Goods, the Triad’s leading nonprofit creative reuse center, through its next chapter of growth and impact. This role requires a dynamic leader who brings a proven track record in leading a diverse team, securing significant philanthropic support, and building and maintaining sustainable community partnerships.
The Executive Director will be responsible for strategic operations, mission alignment, and
sustainable growth for Reconsidered Goods as the nonprofit moves into its second decade as a community-centered regional hub for creative reuse.
What we offer
At Reconsidered Goods, you’ll step into a beloved organization at the forefront of the creative
reuse movement, where sustainability meets imagination, and community is at the heart of our work.
- Sector Leadership: Join a recognized leader in creative reuse with a growing regional
and national reputation for innovation in arts, education, and sustainability. - Community Roots: Lead an organization deeply embedded in the Triad, with strong
relationships across multiple sectors - Signature Programming: Build on the success of RG’s signature program Trash Bash
and other community-centered events - Artistic Collaboration: Partner with local artists, makers, and educators to bring
reuse-inspired classes, workshops, and residencies to life. - Values-Driven Culture: Be part of a team that integrates cultural equity into its daily
operations, and where values are essential to its mission, and vision. - Supportive Work Environment: Thrive in a family-friendly workplace that values
creativity, flexibility, growth, and well-being.
What you will bring
We’re looking for a strong and creative leader who can manage complexity with clarity, while inspiring others through action and vision. The ideal ED candidate will demonstrate:
- Mission-Driven Focus: Passion for the arts, creative reuse, environmental education,
and community enrichment. - Deep Leadership Experience: Proven success managing a staff of 10-20+ in a retail
or nonprofit setting, with strong systems thinking and people development skills. Strong
preference to individuals with experience leading a diverse team. - Major Fundraising Capability: Demonstrated experience cultivating individual
donors, securing major gifts, managing grant portfolios. - Local Engagement: Ability to develop relationships in the Piedmont Triad area to
support fundraising, board recruitment, and partnerships. - Interest and/or Experience in the Arts and/or Environmentalism: An interest
in arts education or creative programming and environmental work, with the ability to
connect community engagement, environmental awareness, and artistic expression
We welcome interest from passionate, mission-driven, action-oriented leaders who can
navigate both purpose and performance. Even if you don’t meet every listed qualification, we
encourage you to apply.
To Apply:
Please submit your CV, Cover Letter/Statement of Interest, and contact information for three references to rgboardchair@gmail.com
Duties
In relations with staff, the Executive Director will:
- Oversee key departments: currently retail operations & marketing, education & outreach,
and warehouse/donation management, supervise team of 3-4 managers - Lead talent management, including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, development, and
termination and offboarding of staff - Collaborate with the Board of Directors to manage Human Resources needs and ensure
alignment with organizational values and legal requirements - Maintain a climate which attracts, keeps, and motivates a diverse, committed, and high
performing staff
In strategic leadership the Executive Director will:
- Lead the development and execution of a long-range strategic plan that aligns with the
mission and positions the organization for sustainable growth - Stay informed of trends and developments in nonprofit leadership and management,
creative reuse, and arts and environmental education - Serve as ambassador of the organization’s mission through clear, inspiring communication to internal and external stakeholders including staff, board, volunteers and donors.
In budget and finance, the Executive Director will:
- Have strong financial management and planning skills, including budget preparation,
analysis, decision making, and reporting - Secure and steward sufficient funds to sustain and expand the organization’s
mission-driven programs and operations - Ensure transparency, accountability, and responsible management of the nonprofit’s resources
In center operations, the Executive Director will:
- Provide oversight and guidance for daily operations of the Creative Reuse Center,
ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and organizational mission - Foster a thriving volunteer program by cultivating meaningful relationships with
community partners, and providing strategic oversight, structure, and support - Work with the Board of Directors to maintain official records and documents, and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
- Demonstrate a proactive leadership style marked by reliability, initiative, and passion
Qualifications
- Education - Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s degree or experience in nonprofit leadership preferred.
- Non-Profit experience - 5+ years in the field.
- Leadership and Management - experience in managing a diverse staff and strong financial and organizational skills needed.
- Fundraising - Proven success in leading fundraising campaigns, major donor
cultivation, corporate partnerships, and grant writing. - Supervision experience - Staff supervision experience required. Experience with a
unionized workforce is helpful.