Executive Director
Ann Arbor, MI
Full Time
Garrett's Space
Executive
Are you an experienced leader looking to lead a transformative mental health non-profit focused on improving and saving lives of young people? Please consider this amazing opportunity!
About Us
Julie and Scott Halpert founded Garrett’s Space in 2018 after losing their 23-year-old son Garrett, to suicide in 2017 and witnessing first-hand the dearth of effective and attractive supplemental support options for young adults struggling with depression and/or anxiety. The vision for Garrett’s Space was informed by their experiences, those of many other families, and leading mental health experts. Out of these efforts, Garrett’s Space is creating a continuum of programming designed specifically for young adults (18-28 years old) to improve their mental health, promote connections with peers and community, and save lives. Garrett’s Space believes it is critical to create programming and spaces that are evidence-informed, effective, and appeal to struggling young adults who are often discouraged and unwilling to try traditional approaches and options with an institutional feel.
The organization is creating a residential retreat with a non-medical focus that promotes wellness, healing, self-worth, and resilience for young adults. Today Garrett’s Space offers virtual wellness programming for young adults struggling with anxiety and depression. In August 2023, the organization purchased a 76-acre property near Ann Arbor and are preparing to build a campus providing residential and day programming for young adults. The Build Garrett’s Space: Bringing Hope to Life capital campaign was launched in October 2023 and currently has raised $8.7M toward the $13.5M campaign goal. Construction is scheduled to begin by the spring 2025. the goal is to make Garrett's Space a model of support that can be replicated nationwide. During three to four week stays, our participants will be surrounded by a community of caring staff and peers, engage in facilitated peer support groups, engage in mood lifting activities including yoga, meditation, cooking, art, gardening, music, journaling, and exercise, and connect with their therapist via telehealth.
About the Opportunity
This is a newly created Executive Director position consolidating strategic leadership and management activities previously performed by the co-founders and certain staff. It is a transformative senior-level opportunity for an experienced non-profit leader to grow an organization that will offer life-changing support to struggling young adults. As the organization transitions from virtual programming to a full-scale residential center, the Executive Director will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful execution of Garrett’s Space’s mission.
The Executive Director will be primarily responsible for leading the overall operations of Garrett’s Space, including implementing the strategic plan, managing staff, overseeing fundraising, developing community partnerships, ensuring fiscal stability and developing/delivering impactful programs that aid mental health and reduce suicide risk. In addition, the Executive Director will have responsibilities related to the planning, establishment and construction of the Garrett’s Space Center. This position reports to the Board Chair and Co-founder, works closely with the Board of Directors and capital campaign volunteers, and supervises the recently hired Director of Development and Clinical Director. This currently is a hybrid role, working two days a week in Ann Arbor, MI with in-person responsibilities increasing over time.
Key Responsibilities Include:
About You
You are an experienced non-profit leader who is skilled in operations and people management and passionate about the mission.
About Us
Julie and Scott Halpert founded Garrett’s Space in 2018 after losing their 23-year-old son Garrett, to suicide in 2017 and witnessing first-hand the dearth of effective and attractive supplemental support options for young adults struggling with depression and/or anxiety. The vision for Garrett’s Space was informed by their experiences, those of many other families, and leading mental health experts. Out of these efforts, Garrett’s Space is creating a continuum of programming designed specifically for young adults (18-28 years old) to improve their mental health, promote connections with peers and community, and save lives. Garrett’s Space believes it is critical to create programming and spaces that are evidence-informed, effective, and appeal to struggling young adults who are often discouraged and unwilling to try traditional approaches and options with an institutional feel.
The organization is creating a residential retreat with a non-medical focus that promotes wellness, healing, self-worth, and resilience for young adults. Today Garrett’s Space offers virtual wellness programming for young adults struggling with anxiety and depression. In August 2023, the organization purchased a 76-acre property near Ann Arbor and are preparing to build a campus providing residential and day programming for young adults. The Build Garrett’s Space: Bringing Hope to Life capital campaign was launched in October 2023 and currently has raised $8.7M toward the $13.5M campaign goal. Construction is scheduled to begin by the spring 2025. the goal is to make Garrett's Space a model of support that can be replicated nationwide. During three to four week stays, our participants will be surrounded by a community of caring staff and peers, engage in facilitated peer support groups, engage in mood lifting activities including yoga, meditation, cooking, art, gardening, music, journaling, and exercise, and connect with their therapist via telehealth.
About the Opportunity
This is a newly created Executive Director position consolidating strategic leadership and management activities previously performed by the co-founders and certain staff. It is a transformative senior-level opportunity for an experienced non-profit leader to grow an organization that will offer life-changing support to struggling young adults. As the organization transitions from virtual programming to a full-scale residential center, the Executive Director will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful execution of Garrett’s Space’s mission.
The Executive Director will be primarily responsible for leading the overall operations of Garrett’s Space, including implementing the strategic plan, managing staff, overseeing fundraising, developing community partnerships, ensuring fiscal stability and developing/delivering impactful programs that aid mental health and reduce suicide risk. In addition, the Executive Director will have responsibilities related to the planning, establishment and construction of the Garrett’s Space Center. This position reports to the Board Chair and Co-founder, works closely with the Board of Directors and capital campaign volunteers, and supervises the recently hired Director of Development and Clinical Director. This currently is a hybrid role, working two days a week in Ann Arbor, MI with in-person responsibilities increasing over time.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Implement and help develop the organization's strategic plan
- Lead and oversee program design, development and evaluation, ensuring effectiveness and continuous improvement of services
- Ensure responsible financial oversight and compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory obligations (e.g., tax law, employment law, and non-profit audit and reporting requirements)
- Assist in fundraising efforts, including major donor engagements, grants and capital campaign oversight
- Recruit, hire, and supervise a team of professionals, including clinicians, case managers, program specialists and administrative staff
- Establish and implement human resources policies related to compensation, staff development, and foster a positive work environment
- Provide leadership and guidance to staff on program delivery
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including community leaders, healthcare providers, government agencies, and other mental health organizations
- Represent the organization at community events, public forums and fundraising events as a thought leader in mental health and holistic wellness
- Collaborate with the Board to set organizational goals and priorities
About You
You are an experienced non-profit leader who is skilled in operations and people management and passionate about the mission.
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