The Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine (HHRC) is seeking an engaging, compassionate professional to lead the charge as Executive Director. The incumbent will have a personal and professional commitment to human rights matters and a passion for our mission and will play a pivotal role in engaging individuals and communities around matters of human rights, inclusivity, fairness, and respect in Maine.
Areas of Responsibility:
Responsibilities will include:
- Working strategically to increase the donor base and identifying new revenue sources for long-term sustainability
- Developing a medium to long-term strategy for the organization’s financial sustainability
- Improving public awareness of HHRC and its work in Maine;
- Maintaining and expanding collaborative relationships with partner organizations and funding sources;
- Utilizing best practice to develop strong board governance.
Skills/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in a relevant field preferred.
- 3-5 years of demonstrated ability to expand an organization's financial sustainability, including a proven ability with fundraising and launching campaigns, identifying and cultivating new funding sources (including grants and corporate sponsorships) and stewarding major donors.
- Strong leadership skills in strategic planning, financial operations and management of a small non-profit organization.
- Proven skills in working with a Board of Directors to advance the organization’s strengths, scope, and capabilities and to utilize best practices for strong governance.
- Experience in managing organizational change to lead an organization and its stakeholders through its transition and beyond.
- As the public face of the organization, the Executive Director must have strong communication skills to work with a variety of constituents, including HHRC stakeholders, potential new donors, and the media.
- A strong vision and ability to create innovative, quality programming that will advance our mission and raise our public profile.
- A proven ability to create and maintain strong partnerships and networks, and to develop new initiatives to engage multigenerational stakeholders.
- Proficiency with multimedia and social media platforms.
- Strong leadership skills in strategic planning, financial operations and management of a small non-profit organization.
- Commitment to and understanding of Maine and Maine culture.
Compensation/Benefits:
HHRC offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
How to Apply:
Please submit resume and cover letter to: [email protected]
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Apr 6 2018
Active Until:
May 6 2018
Hiring Organization:
Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine
industry:
Nonprofit