Job Vacancies National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD), August 2011

Job Vacancies National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD)
Position: Executive Director of National VOAD
Location: United States of America
Closing Date: Friday, 26 August 2011

The application process is currently open and will close August 26, 2011, 5:00pm EST.
The National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (National VOAD) is seeking an Executive Director. The Executive Director will implement the strategic goals of this national membership organization, and who will be responsible for the overall management of National VOAD including its member/partner programs, fundraising, and business operations.

The successful candidate must have a strong background in disaster preparedness, response and recovery, as well as a track record of working successfully with disaster-related voluntary organizations. Excellent management, and interpersonal skills, along with business and political acumen, are required.

A master’s degree or equivalent (bachelor’s plus 5 years experience and training in a related field) is required. Experience with a nonprofit organization in which the candidate undertook substantial leadership responsibilities and demonstrated experience in project management and supervision is preferred.

The successful candidate will be expected to adapt to the ever-changing disaster-sector.
This is a full-time, exempt position hired by and reporting to the National VOAD Board of Directors through its elected Board President. This position requires extensive travel.

Salary plus benefits is commensurate with experience.

Your Application Package (either as word or PDF file) must include:
1) cover letter with salary requirements;
2) resume (5 pages or less), and
3) one page list of references.

Please download the full PDF announcement.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, marital status, religion, gender, age, disability, and sexual orientation.




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