Managing Director
Screen Sanity
About Screen Sanity’s Organizational Growth
Screen Sanity has evolved from a passionate startup into a leading force in the digital health and wellness movement. As we transition into a scale-up phase, to sustain and amplify our impact, we recognize the need for a results-driven integrator, managing all staff and ensuring operational excellence and innovation to ensure long-term sustainability. Enter: the Managing Director.
Why This Role Matters
With a goal to 5x the organization’s impact over the next three years, the Managing Director will have overall management responsibility for growing an organization with a ~$1 million annual budget, 10 employees (mostly part-time and remote), and a history of serving more than 50,000 families. The Managing Director will have responsibility to run the business, taking ideas to action while also being a key thought partner and contributing to broader vision. This is a once-in-a-career opportunity to help shape the future of a USA-based, mission-driven nonprofit that is transforming how families, schools, and communities across the globe navigate the digital world. This full-time position is for immediate hire and reports to the CEO and Co-Founder.
Position Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Organizational Growth
- Partner closely with the CEO/Co-Founder to translate vision into actionable strategies, driving efficiency and scalability.
- Lead the development and execution of organization-wide strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with mission and impact goals.
- Cultivate and reinforce a high-performance culture that empowers staff and fosters collaboration.
- Act as a thought leader, bringing cutting-edge operational and business intelligence strategies to enhance Screen Sanity’s effectiveness.
Operational Excellence & Team Development
- Lead and develop the team, ensuring systems, structures, and processes support growth.
- Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and cash flow management in partnership with the program and partnership staff to ensure fiscal sustainability.
- Guide legal, compliance, and governance processes, particularly as Screen Sanity expands globally.
- Foster a culture that encourages collaboration between departments and recognizes positive contributions.
- Maintain a business-oriented, professional, and results-driven environment across the organization.
- Strengthen hiring and talent development by refining job descriptions and recruitment strategies to attract top-tier talent.
Innovation & Impact Expansion
- Work alongside program teams to develop scalable, data-driven strategies that enhance product reach and lifecycle management from design to evaluation.
- Identify and implement operational efficiencies that drive impact, particularly as Screen Sanity scales to new communities and sectors.
- Lead special projects and pilot initiatives to push the boundaries of digital wellness innovation.
- Establish partnerships with key stakeholders, ensuring best practices and insights from diverse industries inform our work.
Who You Are
- A people-first leader who excels at developing teams, fostering culture, and navigating complex challenges with grace.
- A mission-driven innovator passionate about digital wellness and making a tangible impact on families and communities.
- A strategic powerhouse who thrives in high-growth environments and knows how to build systems for scale.
- A financially savvy operator who understands nonprofit funding structures and can translate big ideas into sustainable growth.
- A connector and collaborator who sees opportunities where others see obstacles and brings people together to make big things happen.
Skills and Qualifications
- Minimum of five years of leadership experience, including time in a management/supervisory role.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with a track record of success.
- Passionate commitment to Screen Sanity’s mission, employees, and stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Strong ability to lead and supervise a team.
- Willingness to travel occasionally (<10%) as needed.
- Entrepreneurial, independent, and self-starting mindset.
- Comfortable speaking to groups of all sizes.