Chief Executive Officer at StreetWise Partners

Overview StreetWise Partners closes the hidden-network gap in hiring. Our customized, one-year mentoring connects adult job seekers to skills, role models who are advocates, and to careers. Since 1997, we\ve mobilized 15,000 volunteers to support 10,000 adults.About the Organization StreetWise Partners is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to driving economic mobility through mentorship and career advancement. Since its founding in 1997, StreetWise Partners has empowered over 10,000 adults from overlooked communities with the support of 15,000 volunteers to develop the skills, confidence, and professional networks necessary to achieve upward career movement and long-term financial stability.Through partnerships with community and corporate employers and an arsenal of volunteer mentors, StreetWise Partners delivers a structured, high-impact career mentoring program that connects job seekers with professional networks to bridge the opportunity gap.With offices in New York City and Washington, D.C., StreetWise Partners continues to expand its national impact while maintaining a deep local commitment to community empowerment and workforce inclusion.StreetWise Partners operates with an annual budget of $2.6 million funded by corporate partners, individuals and foundations, and a dedicated staff of 14 professionals. The organization is governed by an engaged and diverse Board of Directors. Learn more about our work on our website.About the Role The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will lead StreetWise Partners at a pivotal moment in its evolution. Building on a strong legacy of impact, innovation, and partnership, the CEO will advance the organization\s mission of economic mobility through mentorship while driving strategic growth, financial sustainability, and operational excellence.Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will partner closely with senior leadership, staff, and key stakeholders to bring a bold vision to life, strengthening StreetWise Partners\ position as a leading force in workforce development and mentorship. This leader will inspire and mobilize corporate partners, donors, volunteer mentors, and alumni to deepen engagement and expand the organization\s reach and impact.The CEO will be a visible and values-driven champion of StreetWise Partners\ mission, leveraging its strong brand and trusted reputation. This is a rare opportunity for a mission-driven executive to take ownership, drive meaningful growth, and leave a lasting mark by expanding access to opportunity for thousands more individuals.Key Responsibilities Strategy & Vision SettingLead and execute a bold, multi-year strategy in partnership with the Board and Executive Team, assessing our current program model / competitive landscape, building on the existing strategy, and positioning StreetWise Partners for its next phase of scale and impactTranslate vision into action, setting clear priorities, metrics, and accountability measures, while maintaining flexibility to adapt as conditions evolveBring a disciplined and pragmatic approach to strategic planning, determining where to invest, streamline, or redirect efforts in response to a competitive and evolving funding environment.Develop a model for scalability by clearly articulating how StreetWise Partners grows its impact, revenue, and reach without compromising program quality or cultureExternal Leadership & Revenue GenerationServe as a visible, compelling champion for economic mobility and workforce equity, representing StreetWise Partners as a trusted voice and thought leader across nonprofit, corporate, and philanthropic communitiesGrow a diversified, sustainable base of contributed revenue by building authentic, long-term relationships with individual donors, foundations, and corporate partnersBring a strong strategic sales and partnership mindset to fundraising, understanding how to position value, steward relationships, and compete effectively for philanthropic dollarsLeverage and scale StreetWise Partners\ unique model that creates shared value by delivering life-changing outcomes for job seekers and meaningful, high-impact volunteer experiences for corporate partnersInspire confidence and commitment through authenticity, charisma, and clarity, mobilizing supporters to invest time, talent, and resources in the missionOrganizational Leadership & ManagementLead, coach, and inspire a high-performing Executive Team, building trust quickly and unlocking the full potential of leaders, consultants, and staff across the organizationDrive program excellence through data, evaluation, and learning, ensuring StreetWise Partners continues to deliver an exceptional experience for job seekers and volunteersModel a hands-on, 2roll-up-your sleeve;s leadership style, encouraging collaboration and empowering othersPreserve and advance an organizational culture which is inextricably linked to its mission, championing equity, inclusion, and belonging across all facets of the organizationPartner closely with a deeply engaged Board, leveraging its expertise and commitmentRequired Skills and ExperienceDemonstrated passion for StreetWise Partners\ mission to drive career mobility and ensure that adults from underserved communities can develop strong professional fluency and resiliencyAbility to balance a deep commitment to mission with a strong business mindset, believing in the power of private-sector partnerships to drive social impactDemonstrated experience leading bold, multi-year strategies in partnership with a Board and Executive Team, positioning the organization for scale, sustainability, and increased impactDemonstrated track record of developing and executing strategies to achieve ambitious goals, including driving and accelerating organizational growthProven ability to translate vision into execution, setting clear priorities, metrics, and accountability structures while adapting to changing conditions and constraintsStrong strategic judgment in resource allocation, with experience making disciplined decisions about where to invest, streamline, or pivot in a competitive and evolving funding environmentTrack record as a visible external leader and revenue generator, building diversified, sustainable funding through authentic relationships with individual donors, foundations, and corporate partners.Experience leveraging partnership-driven models for scale, aligning mission impact with value creation for corporate, philanthropic, volunteer, and alumni stakeholdersProven people and organizational leader, with experience coaching senior teams, partnering closely and effectively with an engaged Board, fostering a mission-aligned, inclusive culture, and driving program excellence through data and learningAdditional DetailsThis role is based in the New York Tri-State area. StreetWise Partners operates in a hybrid work environment and this role entails 10-15% travel to attend funding and key programmatic meetings/sector conferences.Equal Employment Opportunity StreetWise Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We value and welcome diversity in the workplace and strongly encourage all qualified persons to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.On-Ramps is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe social change happens when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with a common purpose. We\re partnering with the Board to build a diverse team that reflects the communities it serves. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. 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