[Abesoutheast] FW: [SPAM] [ProfessionalDevelopment 1301] employment opportunity - English for Action, Providence, RI

Thu Jun 7 15:08:29 EDT 2007

Hi everyone,

Here is a wonderful employment opportunity.

Annemarie 

Annemarie Espindola

SABES Southeast

Bristol Community College

777 Elsbree Street

Fall River, MA 02720

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Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 10:25 AM
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Subject: [SPAM] [ProfessionalDevelopment 1301] employment opportunity -
English for Action, Providence, RI
Importance: Low

Education: Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.) 
Location: Providence, Rhode Island, 02909, United States 
Posted by: English for Action 
Job Category: Direct social services, Fundraising & Development,
Management 
Salary: $45,000-$55,000 
Last day to apply: July 5, 2007 
Last updated: May 16, 2007 
Type: Full time 
Language(s): English, Spanish 
Job posted on: May 16, 2007 
Area of Focus: Education and Academia, Immigration 

Description: 
English for Action seeks a passionate, energetic and creative full-time
executive director to provide leadership to the organization as it seeks
to increase sustainability and community impact. The responsibilities of
the executive director include the following: 

Program Management and Support: 
Oversee all programs, services and activities. Work with staff to ensure
that the mission is being carried out in accordance with the strategic
plan. Promote an organizational culture that is participatory, inclusive
and open. Plan for, collect, and analyze data to improve programs, to
meet the continuously changing needs of the constituents, and to
maintain fiscal responsibility. Seek to establish collaborative programs
with other agencies, and ensure the highest levels of quality and
service by inspiring staff to perform at their peak. 

Fiscal Management: 
Ensure that English for Action is fiscally sound and that the budget
supports programs. Present and interpret budgets to the board. Maintain
records that allow for accuracy and ease of applying for grants and
reporting expenses appropriately. Provide timely and accurate fiscal
reports to funders. 

Administrative Management: 
Recruit talented, qualified, and energetic staff. Manage, mentor and
supervise full- and part-time program staff and ensure they are
fulfilling their work plans and receiving appropriate professional
development support through regular staff meetings, staff retreats,
trainings and individual check-ins around their professional development
plans. Delegate effectively while continuing to mentor and support all
staff. Seek ways to develop leadership opportunities for learners in
volunteer, staff and board roles, as well as to seek leadership
opportunities for staff within the state and broader region. 

Relationship Building: 
Build on English for Action's reputation as a grass roots, innovative
and professional organization. Work with individuals and organizations
within the community and to develop and foster meaningful collaborations
to better serve our learners. Represent the organization responsibly and
professionally at public functions. Build on vital relationships with
foundations, government and corporate partners, and major individual
donors. Develop and lead the implementation of the organization?s public
relations plan. Be an advocate for EFA;s mission, model, and programs. 

Fund Development: 
Oversee the work of the Development Director, in order to develop and
sustain a diverse funding base to support the organization?s programs
and to provide for growth. Continue to build on existing relationships
with foundations. Continue to seek opportunities for obtaining new
grants, while at the same time attempting to increase corporate and
individual giving. Ensure that special events are conducted regularly
and that results justify the work required to organize them. 

Board Development: 
Work with Board Leadership to develop an engaged, effective, informed
and energized board. Serve ex-officio on board committees. Provide
opportunities to board members to contribute creatively to the goals of
the organization. Provide the Board appropriate program and fiscal
reports. Assist in identifying and recruiting new candidates to create a
balanced and actively involved team. Foster regular communication
between board and staff. 

Reporting: The executive director reports to the Board of Directors. 

Additional Qualifications: 
Major Qualifications: 
    Minimum of a Bachelor?s Degree in education, social work, nonprofit
management, or related field. 
    Experience in adult education and familiarity with popular education
strongly preferred. 
    At least 3-5 years work experience in a leadership position,
preferably for a non-profit organization, including management of staff
and volunteers. Ability to lead people, set goals, establish priorities,
maintain focus and get results, while working to engage others in
participatory decision making. 
    Experience with effective evaluation systems for grant-funded
programs. 
    A Proven commitment to literacy, immigration, and other social
justice issues as they relate to Rhode Island?s Latino community 
    Experience in social activism 
    Bilingual in English and Spanish 
    Demonstrated experience building strong relationships with a variety
of people, including clients, staff members, community leaders, donors,
board members, funders and community at large. 
    Experience with managing budgets and preparing fiscal reports for
the Board and funders. 
    Proven success in resource development, including experience in
grant writing, event planning, and working with individual donors. 
    Excellent communications skills including written, inter-personal
and public speaking 
    Ability to work in a team oriented, highly participatory environment
with a sense of inclusiveness in decision making. Ability to be flexible
and be available for evening and weekend work as appropriate. Ability to
work with a minimum amount of privacy in an environment where
interruptions may be frequent. 

How to Apply: 
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

Interested candidates should forward their resume and cover letter to:
EFA.Search at gmail.com or Search Committee, English for Action, P.O. Box
29405, Providence, RI, 02909. 

Please direct all inquiries to EFA.Search at gmail.com. 

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