job: director, Illinois, no salary info

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From: "Isabel Anadon" <isabel at caaaelii.org>


CAAAELII is currently seeking an executive director. The organization is 
accepting applications (resume and cover letter) from interested 
applicants until THIS FRIDAY, April 4th 2008. Please see detailed job 
description below.

Thank you.

 > Coalition of African, Arab, Asian, European and
 > Latino Immigrants of Illinois (CAAAELII) Executive
 > Director Job Description
 >
 > CAAAELII, led by a 22 member coalition of immigrant
 > and refugee community‐based organizations, was
 > formed in response to the disastrous effects of the
 > 1996 Welfare and Immigration Reform Laws on low
 > income families. African, Asian and Latino leaders
 > formed CAAAELII in order to strategize, conduct
 > joint activities, and share resources to combat the
 > discriminatory effects of anti‐immigrant
 > legislation. CAAAELII's mission is to strengthen
 > diverse voices of inter‐generational immigrant
 > and refugee communities by building alliances
 > through a transformative process to develop
 > grassroots power that impacts public policy.
 >
 > Responsibilities:
 > The Executive Director is responsible for the
 > overall management of activities, goals and
 > strategic plan for CAAAELII and its mission. The
 > Executive Director will oversee a staff of 15
 > full‐time and part‐time employees and be
 > accountable to moving the organization towards
 > realizing the vision of CAAAELII by working closely
 > with board and council members. Specific
 > responsibilities will include the following:
 >
 > 1. Coalition Building/Relations
 > • Work closely with 22 Council members to develop
 > grassroots leadership and a progressive movement
 > among immigrant communities to make a positive
 > impact on public policies
 > • Hold and plan quarterly Council meetings in
 > collaboration with Board Vice Presidents
 > • Meet with Council members and organizations on a
 > regular basis to identify key community issues and
 > problems that can be addressed effectively by timely
 > collaborative efforts.
 > • Ensure strategic direction of CAAAELII is
 > developed with Council members and supports the
 > organization's vision
 > • Develop and nurture CAAAELII alliances and
 > coalitions to advance immigrant and human rights
 >
 > 2. Personnel Management
 > • Ensure sound implementation of the Board approved
 > personnel policy
 > • Hire and release all staff members
 > • Provide direct supervision and support to senior
 > and administrative staff
 > • Ensure staff has adequate resources, trainings and
 > support to carry out work
 >
 > 3. Programs
 > • Oversee and assist staff to carry out CAAAELII
 > programs to advance the organization's mission
 > • Ensure annual work plan is developed, monitored,
 > and modified appropriately
 > • Ensure adequate resources for implementation
 > strategies
 > • Oversee and conduct evaluation and outcome
 > measurements for all programs
 >
 > 4. Board Development
 > • Work closely with the Board to develop and monitor
 > organizational policies and practices
 > • Inform the Board about financial status and legal
 > matters related to CAAAELII
 > • Staff and prepare quarterly board meetings in
 > collaboration with Board President
 > • Provide staff support for Board committees
 > • Provide support for Board directors on board
 > development and recruitment
 >
 > 5. Fundraising
 > • Oversee all aspects of organization fundraising
 > activities and strategies
 > • Cultivate and develop relationships with
 > individual donors
 > • Ensure development and implementation of annual
 > fundraising plan
 > • Cultivate and establish on‐going
 > relationships with CAAAELII's funders
 >
 > 6. Finance
 > • Ensure sound fiscal management of the organization
 > • Manage and monitor board approved budgets
 > • Monitor expenses, cash flow and financial
 > statements regularly
 > • Prepare financial reports for Board review on a
 > regular basis
 > • Ensure financial and fiduciary protocol are
 > followed and maintained
 > • Ensure audit is prepared yearly
 >
 > 7. Public Relations
 > • Represent CAAAELII at all public events that
 > advance immigrant and refugee communities
 > • Speak at press conferences, events and additional
 > programs related to CAAAELII and its members as
 > needed
 > • Engage ethnic and main stream media regularly with
 > press releases and phone calls
 >
 > Qualifications:
 > Track record of success with 5+ years experience in
 > non‐profit sector with emphasis and experience
 > in fundraising, non‐profit management,
 > coalition building and communication
 >
 > Commitment to progressive values of advancing human
 > rights for immigrant and refugees as well as other
 > disenfranchised communities such as
 > low‐income, people of color, women, LGBT and
 > people with
 > disabilities
 >
 > Working knowledge of public policies and social,
 > economic & political climates impacting immigrant
 > and refugee communities, locally, nationally and
 > globally
 >
 > Comprehensive understanding of and/or interest in
 > the fields of civic/community engagement, coalition
 > building and community organizing
 >
 > Demonstrated success at organizing and carrying out
 > fund‐raising strategies and plans
 >
 > Demonstrated success at developing effective
 > strategies and implementing to meet the goals
 >
 > Excellent written and verbal communications skills
 >
 > Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to
 > provide dynamic leadership to staff, board and
 > coalition members
 >
 > Previous experience as an Executive Director
 >
 > B.A. degree or equivalent life experience
 >
 > Fluency in 2+ languages preferred
 >
 > CAAAELII offers a competitive salary commensurate
 > with experience.
 >
 > CAAAELII provides a comprehensive health insurance,
 > vacation and pension plan benefits.
 >
 > Interested candidates should send a cover letter and
 > resume by Friday, APRIL 4th, 2008 to:
 >
 > CAAAELII
 > ATTN: Isabel Anadon
 > 4300 N. Hermitage Ave
 > Chicago, IL 60613
 > FAX: 773‐248‐1179 (fax)
 > EMAIL: isabel at caaaelii.org
 >
 > CAAAELII is an equal opportunity employer