POSTING DATE: April 17, 2024
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
POSITION: Executive Director
HOURS: 40 hours/week
LOCATION: Sisters, Oregon
PAY RANGE: $55,000 – $75,000 DOE
REQUIRED TO APPLY: Resume and Cover Letter
World’s Children is accepting applications for Executive Director. The Executive Director works in our headquarters in Sisters, Oregon. This is not a remote position.
Nonprofit Mission: World’s Children has served orphans and vulnerable children around the globe since 1965. We envision a world in which every child has a safe, nurturing place to call home, and a chance to achieve their potential through education.
We currently support vulnerable children in India, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Mexico, Kenya, Zambia, Rwanda, Tanzania and Ukraine through our sponsorship program. We also provide educational opportunities including college scholarships and vocational training to disadvantaged students where our programs are located.
Job Overview: We are looking for a highly skilled Executive Director to help us fulfill our mission to serve vulnerable children around the globe. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors, and oversees our strategic and operational plans, our programs and staff.
This skilled leader will not only understand international development challenges, but will also have experience in creating and implementing a successful fundraising plan.
Experience in hiring and managing staff is essential. The ability to establish and nurture relationships is imperative. Above all, the Executive Director should be highly effective in a leadership role that requires clear communication skills and decisiveness. This is a great opportunity for an individual to lead an organization while serving a worthy cause.
World’s Children Executive Director
Objectives and Responsibilities:
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
Compensation, Benefits and Time Commitment:
Salary range: $55,000 – $75,000 (DOE)
Benefits include:
Time commitment: Full-time equivalent of 40 hours per week, some evening and weekend hours will occur for meetings and events.
To Apply: Email your resume and cover letter with your LinkedIn Profile URL to: hr@worldschildren.org
Those selected for further consideration will be invited to a preliminary interview either in person or via Zoom. If you are selected as a finalist, you will meet via Zoom with the Board of Directors. At that time, we will also ask you to provide professional and work-related references. Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
No phone calls please.
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