Job Opportunities

Executive Director

The Executive Director will report to the Board of Directors of NHH. Responsibilities include the consistent fulfillment of the mission and the achievement of strategic and financial objectives, including, but not limited to: Fiscal/operations management and leadership; Fundraising and the generation of financial support; Board administration and support; Enlisting volunteers and managing volunteer relations; Marketing, community and public relations; Program development and management and special events.

DATE POSITION AVAILABLE: June 2008

SALARY: Commensurate with skills and experience

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
~ Oversee k-12 academic tutoring and mentoring programs for the two in-neighborhood sites providing services to students and their families.
~Directly supervise a staff of 3 program directors and an administrative assistant
~Provide direction and oversight for the recruitment, retention and training of over 150 tutors and volunteers
~ Assume primary responsibility for the acquisition of resources needed to advance the organizational mission including but not limited to major gift solicitation, donor relations, and capital campaigns
~ Under direction of the Board provide guidance to the staff in advancing community relations

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:
~Professional experience coupled with academic preparation leading to the management of a non profit staff and budget.
~Minimum of five years of paid professional practice and experience in organizational management, fund development.
~Demonstrated strong leadership skills, including expertise in team building and personnel supervision
~Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all constituent groups
~Ability to easily acquire skill sets needed to utilize Publication and Fund raising software applications
~Demonstrated fundraising and marketing success
~Ability to analyze and utilize financial and management data

Desired:
~Bilingual in Spanish and English
~Advanced academic degree
~Experience in education

Send resume and cover letter to: Dr. Barbara Dickerson, bard12 @charter.net.