THE ROLE

Protect Us Kids Foundation (PUK) is currently researching the behavioral and socioeconomic factors involved in how technology is used to support cyber-related crime against at-risk youth. The Executive Director serves as the liaison between the Board of Directors and the organization; overseeing functioning heads of key programs, in support of PUK’s overall mission, reputation, and operations.

PUK programs are centered on the unique cultural, behavioral, and societal aspects of underserved, rural and marginalized communities that have afforded criminals an increased opportunity to exploit children leveraging technology. Our programs align to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and support global partnership efforts towards combating human trafficking; to include developing critical targeted research of Online Child Sexual Exploitation (OCSE) against youth within this demographic globally. Our programs include:

• Academic Outreach, Training and Development
• Identity & Data
• Health Affairs and Sexual Assault Advocacy & Outreach
• Public Relations & Communications
• Technology

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) serves to execute policies, programs and initiatives of the organization. The ED will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for Protect Us Kids Foundation (PUK) staff, volunteers, programs, expansion, and execution of its mission. The individual within this role will initially develop deep knowledge of field, core programs, operations, and business plans.