826 National


ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
826DC is a chapter of 826 National, a network of nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping students, ages 6-18, with their literacy and writing skills. Our work is based on the understanding that great leaps in learning can happen with one-on-one attention, and that strong writing skills are fundamental to future success.

At 826DC we are committed to supporting teachers and helping students develop and expand their expository and creative writing skills while providing them with real-world publishing opportunities. We are especially committed to offering services and resources to English language learners.


POSITION DESCRIPTION:
826DC is seeking a full-time Executive Director (ED) with the following experience and skills:

826DC seeks a highly motivated self-starter who understands and values the 826 mission, to serve as ED to manage and provide leadership and ultimately be responsible for the financial health and well being of the organization. The ideal candidate will possess a strong entrepreneurial spirit with a desire to contribute to the founding of a nonprofit chapter under an umbrella organization that has a proven track record in supplemental arts education. The position will be responsible for the legal, financial, and programmatic success of 826DC. He or she will manage a small staff and work directly with the 826DC board.


POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and oversee all 826DC financial and operating functions, including budgeting, reporting, fundraising, and grants
  • Collaborate with the Board of Directors and staff so that 826DC achieves the funding level needed to open its physical center and expand operations
  • Work closely with the Deputy Director to cultivate, engage, and steward donors at all levels of giving
  • Lead 826DC staff in the development and delivery of high quality programming that is responsive to the community in which it operates
  • Expand current capacity of 826DC workshops through community and volunteer outreach with a focus on underserved and ethnically diverse communities and oversee all educational programs and activities of 826DC, ensuring the mission is carried out and accomplished
  • Report to and prepare the 826DC Board of Directors and Executive Committee
  • Manage all staff and oversee volunteer management
  • Manage external relations, including communications, website, newsletters, annual appeals, and public relations
  • Oversee and work with the future Store Manager to ensure the storefront is operating smoothly and effectively when it opens in the fall of 2010
  • Oversee all aspects of organizational management, including:
    • human resources
    • facilities
    • technology
    • finances
    • educational evaluations
  • Oversee events, including community outreach and fundraising events
  • Work collaboratively and attend periodic meetings with 826 National’s board and staff members


THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CANDIDATE MUST DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO:

  • Raise funds to ensure the center’s opening a physical space and offering in-center programming to DC students
  • Manage paid staff and volunteers
  • Create a vision and then motivate and inspire people to action
  • Multi-task with ease
  • Engage in public speaking effectively and persuasively
  • Write well
  • Work independently to meet tight deadlines
  • Collaborate effectively with non-profit organizations, community partners, schools, foundations, and corporations
  • Maintain humor and whimsical environment of an 826 chapter.


THE IDEAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CANDIDATE WILL:

  • Have 3-5 years of teaching experience (preferably in a public school), three years of experience leading a community based non-profit, or four years experience as a program director for a non-profit
  • Possess knowledge of and strong contacts within Washington, DC educational non-profits, community non-profits, and local funders.
  • Be bilingual in English and Spanish


REPORTS TO:
President, Holly Jones, and Board of Directors


BENEFITS:
Vacation and health care


TO APPLY:
Contact:
Mariama Lockington
826 National
826dcjobs[at]gmail.com
www.826dc.org

Submit resume, writing sample, and three references with cover letter to Mariama Lockington at 826dcjobs[at]gmail.com.

Position opened until filled. Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis. No phone calls, please. Applicants will be contacted directly to schedule an interview.

826DC provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status or sexual orientation.


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