New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence

Title: Executive Director

Status: Exempt

The position: Guide a statewide organization that is a national leader in the movement to end violence against women. The New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence is the umbrella organization for a highly efficient network of 14 independent member programs. Those programs provide direct services and prevention and education programs, and are supported by the Coalition’s central office that provides funding, training, technical assistance, public policy advocacy and forums for resource sharing and networking.

Job requirements:

1. Advance the collective vision and strategy of the Coalition

• Facilitate broad-based development of the vision and strategy
• Clearly communicate the vision and strategy to others

2. Manage the organization toward accomplishment of the vision and mission

• Act as touchstone for all internal parties, coordinating and problem-solving to move the Coalition and its work forward
• Support strong existing management team so that operations are managed smoothly
• Lead staff team effectively, especially through times of change
• Conduct performance assessments in a manner that supports achievement of the organizational mission and goals

3. Provide entrepreneurial and sound fiscal leadership

• Working with staff, board and member programs, develop strategies to increase and diversify the Coalition’s revenue, including exploration of external fee revenue and implementation of a comprehensive program to raise private funds.
• Oversee all fiscal systems to ensure financial soundness and compliance
• Lead long-term fiscal planning
• Lead internal culture shifts stemming from changes in revenue sources (for instance, shifting from primarily government funding to greater diversity including substantial individual funding)
• Plan for communications needs around new sources of funding

4. Act as chief communications leader and strategist

• Act as content expert, supporting policy staff and working directly with state and national policymakers
• Act as chief media contact for the Coalition
• Lead tone and set expectations in internal and external communications
• Act as chief ambassador with external stakeholders
• Working with staff team, build marketing and communications systems for the
  organization

5. Strive for and promote best practices in all programs and in the field in New Hampshire

• Develop relationships and collaborations with local, state and national partners to ensure access to current best practices in the field
• Work with member organizations to incorporate direct service best practices in New Hampshire
• Identify best practices being developed in New Hampshire and promote them in the state and in national networks

Skill requirements: Professional experience with, and understanding of sexual violence, domestic violence and stalking issues. Demonstrated ability to manage a large nonprofit organization. Strong leadership, administrative, negotiation, grant-writing, presentation and networking skills. Outstanding facilitation and group management skills, including the ability to synthesize diverse opinions to support efficient decision-making. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Sustained success in planning, organizing and implementation of strategic initiatives. Demonstrated fundraising history that includes generating new revenue.

Physical demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the Executive Director to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Executive Director is regularly required to talk and hear, sit and drive, climb multiple flights of stairs, repetitively use her/his wrist, elbow and shoulder, and lift or move up to 25 pounds. The Executive Director must use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stand, bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Educational level: Bachelor's Degree required, plus Master’s Degree or equivalent experience.

Position reports to: Board of Directors.

Please see www.nhcadsv.org for more information about the organization.

Application Process
To apply, send a resume and cover letter electronically to search@nhcadsv.org no later than 5:00 PM on January 30, 2011. Hard copy application materials will not be accepted. Please do not call. Applicants chosen for interviews will be contacted by February 9, 2011.
Interviews will be conducted February 18-March 15, 2011.

The New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.