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Greater Chatham Initiative Executive Director Position!

Position Summary: Under the direction and guidance of the Leadership Committee (LC), the Executive Director has overall strategic and operational responsibility for the Greater Chatham Initiative (GCI). The Executive Director will establish and achieve major goals and objectives in alignment with the Comprehensive Plan for Economic Growth and Neighborhood Vitality ; communicate regularly with the LC, Implementation Committees and Implementation Partners; fundraise and manage GCI's financial resources; execute administrative functions efficiently; and positively represent GCI to regulatory bodies, other agencies, community and civic organizations, donors, funders and supporters, and the general public.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Development and Management

QUALIFICATIONS

The Executive Director will be thoroughly committed to GCI's vision, and possess deep knowledge of the Greater Chatham area's history, institutional environment, assets and challenges. Residents of Greater Chatham are encouraged to apply.

Candidates with a variety of educational and professional experience may be qualified for the Executive Director position. Relevant qualifications could include a combination (or equivalent) of:

Successful candidates will demonstrate high integrity, superior leadership skills and deep experience in managing boards, finances, organizational operations, program development, performance measurement and a diverse array of external partner relationships. The Executive Director will possess a "start-up mentality" – entrepreneurial, flexible and innovative in his/her approach to shaping and growing a new organization in order to achieve GCI's goals. In addition to strengths in planning and management, the ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, thoughtful and timely decision-maker and effective communicator.

How to apply

Please send cover letter, résumé (not to exceed 5 pages) and full contact information to GCILeadership@rw-ventures.com. All information will be kept confidential.

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