[Nesabes] Executive Director Job Opening in RI

[Bower, Carol]

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Carol 

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From: Janet Isserlis [mailto:Janet_Isserlis at brown.edu] 
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Executive Director

    
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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