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JOB
DESCRIPTION: Executive Director
The Executive
Director has overall responsibility for financial and operational
management of the organization and is responsible for carrying out the
strategic priorities of the center as determined by the Board of
Directors. The Executive Director will be a strong and collaborative
leader with a proven track record in financial management,
fundraising, programming and operational supervision. Excellent
written and oral communications along with creativity and networking
will be skills possessed by the Executive Director. The Executive
Director position reports to the Board of Directors.
RESPONSIBILITIES
(categories listed in order of priority)
Resource
Development and Fiscal Responsibility
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Fundraising
and resource development is the primary responsibility of the
Executive Director, working in collaboration with the Board of
Directors
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Develop and
expand relationships with corporate and institutional donors
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Assume
ultimate accountability for securing resources needed to support the
organization’s mission and strategic plan through individual and
major donor cultivation, annual events, memberships, sponsorships
and grant writing
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Develop and
manage organizational budget in partnership with Board of Directors
Organizational
Management & Leadership
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Develop and
sustain programming consistent with the mission and strategic plan
of the organization
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Develop work
plans to carry out strategic plan
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Recruit,
orient, supervise and train staff/ volunteers, pursuant to
organizational policy and procedures
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Motivate staff
and volunteers in accomplishing responsibilities and goals through
empowerment and team work
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Work with
Director of Education and Youth Services to maintain and grow youth
leadership programs
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Provide
oversight in matters of technology and work with Board to address
the ongoing operational needs of the center, including office space
External
Relations and Outreach
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Provide
leadership to the LGBT community by generating innovative ways to
provide service
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Develop and
provide oversight for organizational communication and marketing
plans
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Support
organizational partnerships and programming in conjunction with
partners
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Represent the
Center to the public and work to increase awareness of the
organization
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Cultivate key
relationships on behalf of the organization through outreach and
collaboration across the community
Board of
Director Relations
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Work in
partnership with Board and committees on appropriate issues,
policies, and strategic direction
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Provide
complete, effective and timely information to the Board of Directors
to help its members make informed decisions
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Provide for
measurement of strategic plan goals
EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS
Professional
Qualities Desired
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Proven
Leadership – ability to lead through growth and challenges, with
proven conflict resolution skills
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Strong
Motivational and Team Building Skills
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Financial
Management and Budgeting Experience
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Demonstrated
Proficiency in Fundraising
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Excellent
Internal and External Communication Skills, including public
speaking, presentation and writing skills
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Strategic
Planning and Analysis
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Proficient
Computer Skills, including word processing, spreadsheet and database
design and management, specifically experience with Microsoft Office
Suite and Sales Force
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Grant writing
Experience
Other Key
Qualities
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History of
working with LGBT community, with thorough knowledge of and
commitment to LGBT issues
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Nonprofit
knowledge and experience, including an understanding of nonprofit
finances, familiarity with the role of a nonprofit board, and the
Executive Director’s relationship with the board
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Ability to
work with community partners and organization’s diverse
constituents, as well as ability to develop a strong network with
key figures in the LGBT community and beyond
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Enthusiasm and
dedication to inspire staff, volunteers and donors
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Minimum of
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in relevant field a plus
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Event planning
and project management experience helpful
Please submit a resume and letter of
interest to
info@centralpalgbtcenter.org
or 221 North Front Street, 3rd Fl., Harrisburg, PA 17101,
by Friday, August 13, 2010. |