WAGV is looking for an Executive Director
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Executive Director is a strategic and motivating leader. Because of the small staff size, the Executive
Director participates in many of the day-to-day operations which sustain the organization, including
budgeting; preparing financial reports; creating written materials (brochures, newsletters, fundraising appeal letters); updating the website and database; writing grant, progress and financial reports for funders;
etc.
The Executive Director is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction and management of the
organization’s programs, resource development, finances and personnel in accordance with the
organizational mission and operational policies.
The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors through the President of the Board and has direct
and delegated supervision of all staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will have a track record of successful leadership experience in management,
relationship building, and resource development. S/He will be creative, strategic and pragmatic and will
foster best practices in organizational development and human resource management. S/He will motivate
and inspire people to support WAGV’s mission by demonstrating an appreciation of WAGV’s history and
excitement about its potential.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS
♦ BA or BS degree in relevant field (Public Health, Political Science, Business, etc) advanced degree
preferred.
♦ General nonprofit management expertise; financial and operational acumen sufficient to grow WAGV.
♦ Proven track record in generating new resources and revenue streams.
♦ Ability to track and execute multiple projects and related tasks on deadline.
♦ Experience with local and state politics.
♦ Experience developing newsletters, managing a website and a donor database.
♦ Computer literate, including MS Office Suite (QuickBooks and MS Access a bonus).
♦ Excellent written and oral communication skills.
♦ Spanish fluency a bonus.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
WAGV provides a competitive compensation package, including medical and dental insurance,
contributions to a retirement plan, vacation, personal days and sick leave. Salary commensurate with
experience.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, résumé, writing sample (no more than 2 pages) and salary history.
Electronic submissions preferred.
Please address all applications in confidence to:
Search Committee
Women Against Gun Violence
P.O. Box 1501
Culver City, CA 90232
310-204-2348 phone
310-204-6643 fax
jobs@wagv.org
www.wagv.org
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