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Seeking an Executive Director


VISION AND MISSION: The Rock ’n’ Roll Camp for Girls, a 501(c)3 non-profit, builds girls self-esteem through music creation and performance. Providing workshops and technical training, we create leadership opportunities, cultivate a supportive community of peers and mentors, and encourage social change and the development of life skills. Celebrating almost 10 years of service to our community, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Camp for Girls was founded in 2001 built on feminist principles and equality for all.

Executive Director
BASIC FUNCTION: Under the general direction of the Board of Directors, serves as the chief executive of the organization. Responsible for managing human and financial resources within boundaries set by the Board in order to fulfill the organization’s defined mission and goals.

CORE FUNCTIONS:
1. Serve as primary interface between the organization’s staff and Board. Responsible for timely and accurate reporting of financial, fundraising, program, and strategic partnership developments. Support strong organizational governance and sustainability by strategically expanding the Board through effective recruitment and orientation.
2. Collaborates with management team in the design, marketing, promotion, delivery, and quality of programs and services. Leads Board and Staff in the planning, execution, measurement and correction of the organization’s Strategic Plan.
3. Develops an annual budget with input from staff, monitors actual revenue/expense, and takes responsibility for the organization’s financial health.
4. Oversees and collaborates with the Development Director and appropriate staff in fundraising planning and implementation and preparing and managing grant applications, budgets and reports as needed.
5. Negotiates, executes, and/or oversees all contracts/agreements for services.
6. Effectively manages the human resources of the organization according to authorized personnel policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current laws and regulations.
7. Recruits, hires, terminates, and takes other personnel actions as appropriate. Collaboratively develops organizational changes and staff roles to reflect program and other needs. Establish professional development goals and training plans for all staff.
8. Guides the management team in proactive operational planning to ensure the organization’s stability and promote effective communication, teamwork, and accountability throughout the organization.
9. Assures the organization and its mission, programs, and services are consistently presented in a positive manner in promoting partnerships with our community and other arts and social change organizations.

Applicants should:
be able to work in a child-friendly, noisy environment;
have a minimum of three years of management experience;
possess strategic planning skills,
have a proven capability to build strategic partnerships and serve as an external representative of the organization, including media relations experience,
have experience developing and managing budgets;
and a willingness to work collaboratively in a team environment that evaluates performance on a 360 degree basis.

Salary: $37,000-$42,000, based on experience. The Rock ‘n’ Roll Camp for Girls offers a competitive benefit and Paid Time Off package. All applicants will be subject to a criminal background check. Please send a cover letter, resume, and at least three professional references by September 17, 2010, to rockcampsearch@gmail.com. The Rock ’n’ Roll Camp for Girls is an equal opportunity employer.