Executive Director – Kinship Senior Center (New Orleans, LA)

Kinship Senior Center is seeking a compassionate and motivated Executive Director to lead our small but mighty team in supporting the well-being of older adults in our community. The ED oversees daily operations, staff, programs, and finances while fostering a warm, inclusive environment for participants, staff, and volunteers.

The ideal candidate is an experienced nonprofit professional with strong leadership skills, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for helping older adults thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Lead programs, staff, and volunteers to ensure quality services for older adults and caregivers

Oversee day to day operations, including office procedures and facility needs

Manage budgeting, fundraising, and grant management

Build and maintain community and grant partnerships (e.g., New Orleans Council on Aging)

Represent Kinship publicly and nurture donor relationships

Help Kinship grow its programs and impact through grants, partnerships, and fundraising efforts. 

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred)

>1 year of nonprofit experience

3+ years in non-profit supervision or leadership preferred

Strong financial management, fundraising, and grant writing skills

Empathy, patience, and ability to connect with diverse, elder individuals

Proficiency with Google Suite, QuickBooks, and donor databases

Details

Onsite mornings Monday–Friday; flexible remote afternoons

Supervises 3–5 staff and 20+ volunteers

Salary: Starting at $60,000, commensurate with experience

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to kinshipnolacareers@gmail.com