OVERTOWN YOUTH CENTER - Director of Strategic Initiatives and Business Development bei OVERTOWN YOUTH CENTER

The Director of Strategic Initiatives and Business Development serves as a key strategic partner to the CEO, driving innovation, growth, and cross-functional execution. This role transforms vision into actionable strategies, identifies and develops new business opportunities, and ensures organizational readiness for expansion. By leading high-impact initiatives and aligning internal teams, the Director enables the CEO to focus on long-term priorities while ensuring operational execution is on track. Regular collaboration with the CEO includes strategic planning, progress review, and high-level decision-making support.

What You Would Do: 

· Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of high-impact strategic projects aligned with OYC Miami’s long-term goals.

· Lead strategic planning processes and report progress directly to the CEO.

· Monitor emerging trends and recommend forward-thinking initiatives that meet community needs.

· Identify, assess, and pursue business opportunities, strategic partnerships, sponsorships, and earned-income ventures that align with OYC’s values.

· Develop scalable business models rooted in OYC's mission to expand program impact and sustainability.

· Support the CEO in building and maintaining relationships with public agencies, corporate partners, foundations, and philanthropic leaders.

· Ensure strategic initiatives are integrated with internal systems and organizational capacity.

· Build infrastructure and processes that enhance operational efficiency across departments.

· Create and implement measurement frameworks to assess initiative outcomes and ROI.

· Track follow-through on CEO-led initiatives to ensure execution, integrity, and accountability.

· Identify urgent matters, pending decisions, and provide necessary context and background.

· Draft executive summaries, briefings, or memos with recommended actions and implications.

· Communicate with internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the CEO when appropriate.

· Monitor team pulse and report on cultural, operational, or strategic issues affecting execution.

We’re seeking an organized and passionate Director of Strategic Initiatives and Business Development with the following qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Marketing, or a related field. 
• Master’s Degree (preferred), such as an MBA, Strategic Management, Finance, or Organizational Leadership
• 8-12 years of progressive experience, including leading cross-functional teams  
• A proven track record in developing and executing long-term strategic initiatives and relationship cultivation 
• Strong experience with data-driven decision-making and performance measurement  
• Background in identifying and securing partnerships 
• Solid skills in negotiation and contract management
• Strong leadership presence, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders at all levels 
• Highly adaptable to changing management processes, creating processes, and maximizing operational efficiencies  
• Experience with organizational alignment and leading through change 
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. 
• Ability to pass drug screening and Level 2 background check.