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1/18/2012

Executive Director at Puentes New Orleans

Puentes New Orleans is a 501c(3) non-profit organization founded in 2007. Puentes' mission is to build assets and create access for the Latino community of the Greater New Orleans area. Puentes aspires to create an integrated New Orleans region in which the Latino community is a vital, vibrant and active participant.

The Executive Director (ED) reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for the achievement of its mission, goals, and objectives. The ED ensures that all administrative, programmatic, and financial duties are effectively carried out in accordance with policies set by the Board of Directors. Responsible for overall direction, programs' product and service delivery, human resource management, community/public relations, fundraising, and financial systems/controls. Must be able to respond to emerging community needs.

Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for all financial matters related. Including budget management, fund development, financial systems and controls.
2. Ensures that the agency has the necessary infrastructure to support its activities.
3. Ensures that the agency has the necessary staffing to support its goals, objectives and activities.
4. Fundraising planning and implementation. Grant and contract writing, management, monitoring, and reporting.
5. Implementation of strategic plan, goals and objectives.
6. Represents the agency to the general public, media and in public relations matters in a strong, positive manner.
7. Develop and maintain necessary relationships with private and public entities in order to achieve Puentes mission. Including boards, commissions, and task forces.
8. In collaboration with the board develops organizational priorities. Responsible for the implementation of the priorities.
9. Responsible for managing human resources. Hiring, supervision, and termination of staff.
10. Develops and presents written reports to Board of Directors at regularly scheduled meetings, and as needed.
11. In collaboration with the Board of Directors, represents the organization on policy positions at local, state and federal level.
12. Adheres to all Puentes policies and procedures.
13. In collaboration with the board of directors, gives direction and leadership toward the achievement of Puentes' philosophy, mission, and strategy.

Qualifications:

1. Excellent knowledge of fundraising principles and practices.
2. Bachelor's degree. Masters preferred.
3. At least five to seven years experience in non-profit management.
4. Extensive experience in financial management.
5. Proven ability to manage a diverse and professional staff.
6. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
7. Knowledge of political environments and their impact on organizational goals and activities.
8. A proven record of being able to work successfully with diverse populations.
9. A positive attitude and ability to plan and adapt to change.
10. Candidate should have a track record of working to reconcile racial divides and a track record of advocating for Latino and other ethnic communities.

For additional information please visit www.puentesno.org

Please submit cover letter and resume, no later than January 25, 2012, preferably by email to edsearch@puentesno.org or to:
Puentes New Orleans, Inc.
Attention: Search Committee
1050 S. Jefferson Davis Parkway Suite #316
New Orleans, LA 70125