The Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) www.plen.org seeks a dynamic, motivated candidate interested in women's leadership, program delivery, and nonprofit management to join small team. The Managing Director will oversee program development and delivery, fundraise and develop resources, and manage the organization's operations. Knowledge of higher education institutions, success in fundraising and development, and/or some management experience is strongly preferred, but not required. Candidate should be attentive to detail and have demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups. The Managing Director will report to the Board of Directors. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
Program Development and Oversight: Design and oversee established and new programs/seminars (8-10 annually), identify program speakers, develop program recruitment goals, conduct program evaluations and analysis, design program curriculum, oversee scholarship program, candidate selection and funding, and oversee student ambassador program.
Fundraising and Resource Development: Provide leadership on fundraising and development efforts, identify sponsors for PLEN programs, build donor base, oversee grants program, cultivate and maintain relationships with member schools, recruit new member institutions, create all marketing materials for various campaigns, development materials, and annual report, and oversee fundraising and implementation strategies.
Organizational Management: Oversee daily operations of organization, support management of employee benefits, review website content, work with vendors/service-providers, prepare the annual budget and oversee finances, provide regular financial reports to Board Treasurer and Board of Directors, oversee all purchasing and expenditures, oversee recruitment and employment of program staff, support annual review process, and hire and supervise interns (4-6 per year).
Requirements:
Undergraduate degree (graduate degree strongly preferred), 4 – 6 years of professional work experience, ideally in nonprofit programs and evaluation, and public speaking experience
Proven fundraising experience and/or success in building relationships, cultivating supporters and expanding recognition of programs and/or an organization
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a small office setting
Outstanding oral and written communication skills
Proven organizational ability
Strong financial management and budgetary skills
Demonstrated organization skills; ability to manage/prioritize multiple projects
Management and/or supervisory experience
Salary and Benefits:
Salary commensurate with experience. Competitive benefit package including health coverage; paid annual, sick, and holiday leave; and other benefits.
To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of 3-5 references (in one PDF file) to PLENManagingDir@gmail.com. Qualified applicants will be contacted; no phone calls please. Interviews begin Feb. 15. PLEN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.--
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