Posted on 2026-03-17

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Executive Director for Marketplace For Kids, Inc.
Full-Time, 12-month, benefited 
Location: North Dakota

Position Description
The Executive Director serves as chief executive officer and manages the day-to-day operations of Marketplace For Kids, Inc. Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with staff to plan and coordinate education days.
• Developing and managing an annual operating budget
• Reviewing and approving contracts for service
• Maintaining accurate records
• Managing marketing, communications, and public relations
• Establishing a network of sponsors and donors for fundraising
• Writing and submitting grant proposals
• Some Travel Required.
• Working with a Board of Directors on strategic planning
• Managing and supervising office staff, program managers, leadership teams, and volunteers

Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree and five years of related experience (may substitute directly related work experience or education for minimum qualification requirements); experience performing administrative duties and/or educational leadership; strong organizational skills; strong written and oral communication skills, strong financial management skills.

Preferred Qualifications                                                                                                        

A master’s degree in business administration, educational leadership, or related field pertinent to the position; five years of related work experience; experience working with or managing a non-profit organization; experience writing grant proposals and managing grants; experience with fundraising.

Applicants must be eligible to work in US, location in ND, and possess a valid Driver’s License.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Compensation
$60,000.00+ annually depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits
Marketplace For Kids, Inc. offers a competitive benefits package which includes a health insurance stipend, annual and sick leave, paid holidays, and continuing education.

Application Information
Submit your application materials online (email below), including a cover letter, resume, contact information for three references, and unofficial copies of your transcripts. Preference given to applications received on or before 1/15/26 and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Additional Information:

This position is subject to the North Dakota Veteran''s Preference procedure. Proof of eligibility includes a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant''s unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. A criminal background check will be conducted on all hires.

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor and/or receive grants from programs with such makeup. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years. Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.

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“Marketplace of Ideas/Marketplace for Kids, Inc is a 501 © 3 non-profit organization and an equal opportunity program.”

Marketplace For Kids is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Marketplace for Kids
106 Mathews St. Suite B, PO Box 9 | Mantador, ND 58058
Phone 701.242.7744

Toll-Free 1.855.434.KIDS(5437)

rheitkamp@mfknd.org

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“Marketplace of Ideas/Marketplace for Kids, Inc is a 501 © 3 non-profit organization and an equal opportunity program.”