Resource Type:

Job

Posted On: Jan 12, 2010

Posted By: Neil Watkins

URL:

http://www.jubileeusa.org/about-us/jobs-internships/ed.html

Description:

Supervisor: The Executive Director is hired and supervised by the Jubilee USA Board of Directors.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Summary of Responsibilities: This is a key leadership position overseeing an organization of six staff. The organization is an alliance of more than 75 religious denominations and faith communities, human rights, international-development, environmental, labor, and community groups, and more than 20,000 individuals, working for the definitive cancellation of crushing debts and reform of global-financial structures to fight poverty and promote sustainable livelihoods in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

LEADERSHIP: Provide strong and dynamic overall leadership for the organization, working to build consensus around key decisions among staff, Board members, and other organizational stakeholders, including many with diverse political views and faith perspectives.

FUNDRAISING: In partnership with the Development Committee of the Board of Directors, raise the annual operating budget and implement a long-term development strategy that will result in sustained growth of the organization's program activities and staff capacity.

STRATEGIC DIRECTION AND IMPLEMENTATION: Envision an organizational strategy for growth of the Jubilee movement in the United States and achievement of its policy goals, as well as the political positioning of that movement within the larger community of organizations and individuals working to end global poverty. This work involves collaboration with and on behalf of the members of the organization's Network Council, Board of Directors, international partners, and other allies

OPERATIONAL OVERSIGHT: Provide leadership and management oversight of Jubilee's fiscal and programmatic operations, including hands-on supervision, motivation, and mentoring of the Jubilee staff. This work requires strong attention to detail and deadlines, and the ability to balance multiple complex and competing responsibilities while under pressure.

SPOKESPERSON: Act as the principal spokesperson and public face of Jubilee USA, communicating complex ideas both verbally and in writing to politically diverse audiences, and building strong relationships with key policymakers, organizational partners, media outlets, and funders.

BOARD LIASION: Work to cultivate and manage an active Board of Directors to ensure compliance with Jubilee's fiduciary duties; meet and exceed program, fundraising, policy and organizing goals; undertake effective institutional planning and functional staff/board collaboration; and ensure that Jubilee's mission, vision, and values are embodied in all processes of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Successful experience serving as an Executive Director or senior staff of a faith-based or secular non-profit, development, policy, philanthropic, or advocacy-focused organization. The position must have required fundraising, management oversight, and supervisory skills.

The position requires a minimum of five years experience and demonstrated expertise in the core responsibilities listed above, as well as demonstrated experience in the following areas:

• Strong and dynamic leadership skills, especially the proven ability to motivate and mentor staff, and build consensus among staff, Board members, and other organizational stakeholders.

• Experience raising funds for not-for-profit organizations of similar size and scope, with annual budgets of $250,000 and up; Successful experience raising funds from individuals and foundations.

• Familiarity with the political and policy contours of global-economic issues that affect the lives of people living in poverty around the world. (Familiarity with other organizational partners and social movements in the global South working on these issues a plus).

• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills.

• Must be able to travel (estimated 3-6 weeks, total, per year).

• Experience in fostering a highly collaborative environment.

• Commitment to the values and vision of Jubilee's Strategic and Moral Imperative on Race and proven commitment to expanding the diversity (among staff and/ partners) of race, class, nationality, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, and disabilities.

Compensation: Salary range dependent on experience. Comprehensive medical and hospitalization plan; term life, 403(b) benefit pension plan, plus fringe benefits; participation in unemployment and worker's compensation and social security.

The Jubilee Network is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of their religious affiliation, race, age, sex, sexual orientation or nature of disability.

Application Process: Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and three work-related references to: jobs@jubileeusa.org. No Calls, Please. Due to the high volume of responses anticipated, personal responses can only be guaranteed for candidates advancing to the next step of the application process.

Closing Date: February 1, 2010, or until filled.