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Colorado Youth at Risk is seeking qualified candidates for the position of
Executive Director to lead a best in class youth mentoring agency with a
proven track record. Founded in 1994, CYAR has paired over 1,000 youth with
mentors and remains at the forefront of youth mentoring and education. The
agency is a thriving organization with great growth potential. Its
foundation is a dedicated and talented team of staff and volunteers.

The ideal Executive Director candidate will be a visionary leader with
significant management experience, as well as excellent business, strategic
planning and communication skills. This candidate is a proven leader who can
guide the Colorado Youth at Risk team to the next level in expanding
services and financial resources. S/he is responsible to the Board of
Directors for effectively leading and managing the organization toward
realization of its mission through implementation of the strategic plan and
policies established by the Board of Directors. The qualified candidate
possesses at least five years of experience, a bachelor's degree in
business, non-profit management or related field or equivalent experience.

CYAR is a unique organization whose programs produce extraordinary results
and inspire life-long growth for young people and those around them. The
entry program targets ninth graders who are at risk of dropping out of high
school and provides a highly trained adult mentor who serves as a coach for
the youth in a year-long community-based working group.

To apply for the position, email a resume, cover letter and three references
to: cyarjobs@... or visit careers on the web site at
www.coloradoyouthatrisk.org. Please include your vision for a youth
mentoring agency in the cover letter. No phone calls please. Employment is
contingent upon background check. Salary range is $44,000-$50,000 plus
benefits. Start date is May 1.

Colorado Youth at Risk is committed to equal opportunity and does not
discriminate against its employees, volunteers, member organizations,
clients or the public on the basis of race, creed, color, religion,
disability, national origin, citizenship, age, gender or gender variance,
sexual orientation or veteran status. This policy of nondiscrimination
prevails throughout every aspect of the employment, including recruitment,
selection, placement, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, layoff,
recall and termination. It also prevails throughout all client and
volunteer activities.


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