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Executive Director Search

NAVASA
Silver Spring, Maryland
Salary: $60-80K or Commensurate with Experience.

To apply, forward resume and cover letter to:
Mr. Duc Duong, Chair, ED Search Committee
ducduong@comcast.net

Application Deadline: May 15, 2008

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The Executive Director is responsible for leadership and management of this agency. The Executive Director reports to and works in close partnership with a board of directors and is responsible for developing and managing the budget. He/she is responsible for paid and volunteer staff.

The ED is the chief administrator charged with the overall management of the agency, which shall include administration, resource development, personnel management, organizational and program development, public relations and marketing. The Executive Director reports to and is evaluated by the board of directors.

Responsibilities:

General Agency Management/ Administrative Functions

• Oversee all programs, services, activities and facilities; ensure that all program objectives are met.
  
• Recruit, train, evaluate and terminate staff in accord with agency policies and federal and state law.
  
• Facilitate annual/strategic planning process with appropriate staff and board committees; submit to board for approval.
  
• Evaluate the organization, its structure and services and make recommendations to the board.
  
• Prepare agency budget annually with appropriate staff and board committees; recommend to board for approval. Assure the proper management of Contact's financial records in accordance with the agency budget, specific contracts with funders and laws affecting nonprofit entities.
  
• Assure the agency's compliance with necessary accreditation and certification standards.
  
• Be alert to potential issues and opportunities that may affect the agency and ensure that proactive positions are taken. Serve as the principle representative for Contact when necessary.

Personnel Management

• Maintain responsibility for implementing the personnel policies of Contact as approved by the board of directors.
  
• Develop effective strategies for operating an organization with a strong commitment to volunteers.
  
• Assume final responsibility for the recruitment, training, supervision and retention of volunteers and staff.
  Organization and Program Development
  
• Develop and maintain an effective management and supervisory structure for services and staff/volunteers.
  
• Supervise and maintain final responsibility for the development of annual goals and objectives.
  
• Provide leadership in developing and maintaining services that meet the mission of the organization.
  
• Oversee the design, marketing, promotion, delivery and quality of services.

Board Support and Leadership

• Bring all appropriate issue and policy decisions to the board in a timely manner so that they are addressed and resolved.
  
• Assist president and nominating committee to integrate new members and provide for ongoing leadership development.
  
• Support operations and administration of board by advising and informing board members and interfacing between board and staff.

Resource / Fund Development

• Provide leadership and maintain responsibility for securing and managing necessary funds for the operation of the agency.
  
• Apply , in a timely fashion, for all funds budgeted from outside sources; maintain responsibility for grants and proposals to solicit funds.
  
• Research potential sources of funding for new and existing programs, bring to board for appropriate planning process.
  
• Develop methods for monitoring and assuring accountability to donors.

Public Relations and Marketing

• Ensure that the agency has a visible and effective public image by regular use of the media, speaking engagements, and presence at appropriate public functions.
  
• Assure that organization and its mission, programs, products, and services are consistently presented in a strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders.
  
• Develop and maintain and PR/marketing plan for the purposes of fund development, heightening community awareness and recruitment of volunteers.
  
• Establish and maintain contact with key individuals in local government, other non-profit agencies and the business sector to further the agency's public image and reputation.
  

To apply, forward resume and cover letter to:

Mr. Duc Duong, Chair, ED Search Committee
ducduong@comcast.net

Application Deadline: May 15, 2008.

NAVASA is an equal opportunity employer with a demonstrated commitment to hiring individuals who reflect the diversity of the communities they serve. Persons of color, persons with multilingual abilities, women, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Job Announcement:
Project Director, National Dấn Thân Corps

The Project Director is responsible for the overall management of NAVASA’s National Dấn Thân Corps. This mission of the Corps is to develop a new generation of social change agents to improve social and economic equity in the Vietnamese American communities nationwide. The Project Director works closely with NAVASA’s staff team and under the supervision of the Executive Director.

Major Responsibilities