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Job Purpose

The incoming President & CEO will lead TechBuffalo through complex political, social, and
organizational challenges in pursuit of a clear goal: cultivating tech talent in Western New York. This
leader will be charged with charting a course of growth and sustainability. That includes building
internal capabilities, key partnerships, and financial durability. In addition to driving daily operations,
the President & CEO will shape the organization’s vision and every aspect of the strategy that
brings it to life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

LEARN

• Maintain a sharp understanding of the Western New York workforce environment, economic
  trends, and company needs for technology skills. Accomplish this by constantly communicating
  with a wide range of employers as well as organizations involved with workforce development.
• In partnership with the TechBuffalo Board of Directors, ensure the organization’s strategic plan  is aligned with community needs. Identify opportunities, navigate challenges, and make timely
  calibrations to stay focused on the mission.

BUILD

• Craft plans and programming that bring the strategic plan to life. Identify key metrics that will be used to measure success.
• Grow the team that executes these plans at a high level. Develop the existing staff to reach its full potential, offering support to achieve changing needs. Attract the right talent that is both capable and reflective of the community.
• Cultivate revenue streams that plug into a responsible budget to ensure impact, efficiency
  and long-term organizational sustainability.

EXECUTE

• Run all daily operations in accordance with the best practices of a community-focused nonprofit.
• Ensure the organization acts with uncompromising ethics. Foster a collaborative culture of respect and integrity.

COLLABORATE

• Establish and strengthen productive partnerships with community stakeholders that share a commitment to TechBuffalo’s mission. This includes employers, the public sector and organizations involved in philanthropy, education, workforce development, entrepreneurship
  and technology.

COMMUNICATE

• Be a loud and proud ambassador of TechBuffalo and its mission. Seize all chances to evangelize the importance of developing the tech workforce in creating economic opportunity. Specifically, speak to community and professional groups; meet regularly with all stakeholders; and build productive relationships with business leaders and the news media.
• Ensure that TechBuffalo and its mission reach all the audiences that can benefit from or support the organization’s mission. Create and execute a thorough integrated marketing plan that leverages analog and digital platforms to engage the community and raise awareness.
• Communicate regularly with the staff and board of directors to provide updates on progress, opportunities, and obstacles. Provide frequent forums for gathering meaningful feedback.

MODEL

• Ensure that TechBuffalo leads by example in promoting equity in all it does. Prioritize inclusion in all decisions, from hiring to programming.

Qualifications and Skills 

• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible business operations and management experience in a leadership role.
• A visionary leader with demonstrated ability to set strategic vision and develop plans to execute in meeting that vision.
• Strong leadership skills, including negotiating, problem-solving, decision making, organizational development, and delegation.
• Entrepreneurial with agility, creativity, and a hands-on leadership mentality
• Effective communication skills to engage a variety of stakeholders to gain buy-in on the mission of the organization.
• Ability to be conversant with a variety of stakeholders on topics ranging from tech careers, skills, certifications, and the broader tech industry.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written and an ability to speak effectively and persuasively to groups and individuals.
• Past success working with a Board of Directors or Board of Advisors, with the ability to cultivate existing and new Board member relationships.
• Experience working collaboratively with diverse constituent stakeholders and advancing diversity and inclusion as part of the organization’s strategy and execution of its various programs.
• Self-motivated, with excellent organizational management skills and the ability to achieve TechBuffalo’s strategic objectives.
• Aptitude for undertaking large-scale projects and cultivating personnel expertise.
• Ability to effectively forecast and manage budgets.

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About TechBuffalo

Founded in 2020, TechBuffalo is a nonprofit organization that strives to grow a sustainable, inclusive, and accessible technology community for Western New York by improving our region’s ability to retain, attract, and foster technology talent.

TechBuffalo aims to be the hub for all things tech talent-related in WNY by connecting programs and increasing collaboration across WNY tech talent initiatives. By partnering with community organizations, government entities, educational institutions, and private sector businesses, TechBuffalo brings people together to grow the tech industry and better our community.

Job Summary

TechBuffalo is hiring two Event Operations and Communications Interns (in-person). One intern will primarily support our work focused on the retention of locally trained college and university talent and one intern will primarily support our work focused on intentional community engagement. These areas have been identified as strategic initiatives to help foster and grow new technology talent in our WNY community. These team members will represent TechBuffalo through collaboration with local stakeholders such as employers, training providers, community partners, and future job seekers to foster sustainable relationships, leading to retention of locally trained talent. Interns may be asked at times to support the entire team.

With a positive company culture that fosters collaboration, operates with integrity, and believes deeply in its mission, TechBuffalo provides a great work environment to grow your career at a company that is making a meaningful impact in WNY.

Primary Responsibilities:

College and University Support
• Support the Higher Education Program Lead with event planning and logistics for the summer 2024 PowerUpTech intern experience.
• Execute a marketing and communication plan for the 2024 PowerUpTech intern experience including PowerUpTech email inbox management and communicating with students and employers via various communication and marketing channels
• Attend and participate in campus visits including career fairs, classroom, and club presentations, etc.
• Attend and support events hosted by both TechBuffalo and our partner organizations.
• Collaborate on various projects with the entire TechBuffalo team including the Marketing Lead and Community Impact Program Lead.

Qualifications
• Event planning experience.
• Excitement about Buffalo and its growing tech industry.
• Experience collaborating and building relationships with a variety of offices, faculty, and staff across your college campus (ie Student Life, Career Services, etc.) and/or organizations across your community (non-profits, community centers, etc.)
• Expert ability to maintain organization and accurate records of meetings, conversations, program and event details, and meeting calendars.

The Ideal Candidate
• Curious mindset willing to learn and work within all facets of the organization.
• Energized by an entrepreneurial opportunity, with the willingness to experiment with new frameworks and processes to see what works best.
• Enjoys being a collaborative and supportive member of a team and thrives in an environment that emphasizes continuous learning, innovation, and creativity.
• Not afraid to speak up and voice new recommendations or opinions and challenge the status quo.
• Positive attitude with a can-do spirit.
• Adaptable, flexible, and resilient; enjoys working in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Reliable team member with clear communication.
• A shared passion for the WNY community and a strong desire to contribute, collaboratively, to building a better future for this generation and those that follow.

To Apply
If you would like to apply for the position, please follow the link below to fill out our application and submit your resume.

Apply Here

About TechBuffalo

Founded in 2020, TechBuffalo is a nonprofit organization that strives to grow a sustainable, inclusive, and accessible technology community for Western New York by improving our region’s ability to retain, attract, and foster technology talent.

TechBuffalo aims to be the hub for all things tech talent-related in WNY by connecting programs and increasing collaboration across WNY tech talent initiatives. By partnering with community organizations, government entities, educational institutions, and private sector businesses, TechBuffalo brings people together to grow the tech industry and better our community.

Job Summary

TechBuffalo is hiring two Event Operations and Communications Interns (in-person). One intern will primarily support our work focused on the retention of locally trained college and university talent and one intern will primarily support our work focused on intentional community engagement. These areas have been identified as strategic initiatives to help foster and grow new technology talent in our WNY community. These team members will represent TechBuffalo through collaboration with local stakeholders such as employers, training providers, community partners, and future job seekers to foster sustainable relationships, leading to retention of locally trained talent. Interns may be asked at times to support the entire team.

With a positive company culture that fosters collaboration, operates with integrity, and believes deeply in its mission, TechBuffalo provides a great work environment to grow your career at a company that is making a meaningful impact in WNY.

Primary Responsibilities:

Community Engagement Support
• Support the Community Impact Program Lead with event planning and logistics for events that aim to engage community members interested in tech.
• Attend and participate in community-based programs including resource fairs and tabling events.
• Attend and support events hosted by both TechBuffalo and our partner organizations.
• Collaborate on various projects with the entire TechBuffalo team including the Marketing Lead and Community Impact Program Lead.

Qualifications
• Event planning experience.
• Excitement about Buffalo and its growing tech industry.
• Experience collaborating and building relationships with a variety of offices, faculty, and staff across your college campus (ie Student Life, Career Services, etc.) and/or organizations across your community (non-profits, community centers, etc.)
• Expert ability to maintain organization and accurate records of meetings, conversations, program and event details, and meeting calendars.

The Ideal Candidate
• Curious mindset willing to learn and work within all facets of the organization.
• Energized by an entrepreneurial opportunity, with the willingness to experiment with new frameworks and processes to see what works best.
• Enjoys being a collaborative and supportive member of a team and thrives in an environment that emphasizes continuous learning, innovation, and creativity.
• Not afraid to speak up and voice new recommendations or opinions and challenge the status quo.
• Positive attitude with a can-do spirit.
• Adaptable, flexible, and resilient; enjoys working in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Reliable team member with clear communication.
• A shared passion for the WNY community and a strong desire to contribute, collaboratively, to building a better future for this generation and those that follow.

To Apply
If you would like to apply for the position, please follow the link below to fill out our application and submit your resume.

Apply Here