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2013 Executive Director Position Description
SUMMARY: The ACCC Executive Director is responsible for the organization’s consistent achievement of its mission. The Executive Director acts as the intersecting point between staff, volunteers, ACCC members, Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, funders and community partners. This is done through a variety of working areas. It is expected that the ACCC’s Executive Director works 20% in program supervision and guidance, 20% on staff development and human resources, 20% with the Board of Directors, Trustees and community at large, 20% on grant research, writing, reporting and fund raising and the final 20% in the administrative management of the 501 c3.
The Executive Director is responsible to see through the organization’s financial objectives, implementation of programs, raising funding, as well as annual goals and objectives, and the administrative management of the organization. The executive director works with the board president, the board of directors and the board of trustees to achieve the mission of the organization. The executive director is responsible for leading and overseeing the grant-seeking process from government and private sources of funding. Responsibilities include grant research and proposal writing, creating budgets, follow-up communication with funders, contract management, project coordination with partnering agencies, and assistance with program reporting. In addition, to representing ACCC at budget hearings and community meetings, the Executive Director works with the entire staff to assess organizational needs and secure resources that meet those needs. The Executive Director oversees the vision and implementation of each ACCC program and guides the trajectory of the organizations growth in accordance to the ACCC Theory of Change. The individual shall have an exceptional ability to be both a leader and manager and shall be invested in the multi-service dimension of an Arab community based organization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Responsible for overall leadership of staff in the development and implementation of short and long range plans and policies and other activities.
- Responsible for the financial management of the organization, including the development and implementation of the annual budget, writing foundation, federal and city grants and seeking individual donors.
- Responsible for developing and maintaining sound financial practices.
- Work with the staff, accountant, treasurer, and the board of directors in preparing a budget; see that the organization operates within budget guidelines and ensure that adequate funds are available to permit the organization to carry out its work.
- Responsible for the development, implementation, and accomplishment of the annual work plan of the organization as approved by the board of directors.
- Responsible for liaison with other organizations providing services to the Arab community.
- Responsible for providing information and advice to the board, board Committees, and the board of directors in the creation of policies, programs, and strategic direction of the organization.
- Responsible for administration of overall operation of the organization, including: reviewing and evaluating the results of program activities, ensuring that continuing contractual obligations are being fulfilled; allocating resources for greater program effectiveness and efficiency; developing organizational and administrative policies and program objectives.
- Maintain official records and documents, and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES: Responsible for supervision of all assigned staff and interns. Responsibilities include interviewing, recommendation for hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing of work; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Maintaining regular performance and program evaluations, updating employee folders, and updating employee handbook and policies. Providing strong guidance, encouragement and empowerment to ACCC staff to maintain a positive and healthy working dynamic and space.
QUALIFCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience working with non-profits or community-based organizations.
- Arabic Speaker and Strong commitment to Arab arts, culture, and community empowerment
- 2 or more years of grant writing experience with government and private funders.
- Demonstrated success in building and sustaining meaningful community partnerships and collaborations.
- Skilled to represent ACCC positively among community members, partner agencies, collaborative organizations, and funders.
- Experience working in diverse communities.
- Excellent English writing and speaking skills and Arabic speaking skills and comfort with public speaking.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Computer proficient (Microsoft Word and Excel)
- Demonstrated ability to address conflict in a direct and constructive manner.
- Strong social justice and/or racial equity background
- Strong ability to oversee the multi-faceted programs, constituencies and dimensions of the ACCC (youth, women, civic engagement, cultural programs, anti-violence work, health education etc)
- A commitment to and or background in Arab arts and culture
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret governmental regulations; write reports, and efficiently respond to questions from members, staff and members of the community; communicate effectively in both written and oral form, and, effectively present information to members, funders, public groups, and/or board of directors. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:Bachelor’s Degree required. 3-4 years in related work experience. OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the principles and techniques of grant administration, contract administration and negotiation, office administration, community organization, fiscal and organizational management, and principles of public relations.Ability to plan, direct and coordinate activities; negotiate and administer contracts; work with cultural, social and health care providers, government agencies, community groups and other organizations as necessary; communicate effectively in both written and oral forms; exhibit independent judgment in the development, implementation and evaluation of plans, procedures and policies. SALARY: Commensurate DEADLINE: May 24, 2013 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Applicants should send their resume OR CV and cover letters (no more than 1 page) describing their qualifications and interest in the position to
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. The Subject heading of the email should be include Applicant name and “Executive Director Position” In no more than 2 single spaced pages applicants must also answer the below listed questions
- Describe any experience working in non-profit organizations:
- Describe any experience in the Arab and or Arab American community work
- Describe any experience in any of the following areas; Social Services, Violence Prevention, cultural programs, youth empowerment programs, civic engagement and or racial equity?
- What knowledge areas and skills are your strongest?
- What team, management and leadership skills are your strongest?
- Do you have any additional skills or experiences that you did not include in your resume that we should know about?
- Where do you expect to be in two years? Five years?
- How does this position fit in with your long term goals?
- Where did you see our posting?
- What is the minimum starting yearly salary that you will accept for this position?
- What is your availability? When could you begin work if you were hired?
ACCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Youth and Membership Coordinator
SUMMARY: The Youth and Membership Coordinator splits his or her time between the ACCC main office, supporting all ACCC programs, projects and events with general administrative and outreach support, and the After School Program in the Tenderloin, working as a tutor and facilitator. He/She is the bridge between all parts of ACCC programming and allows for various programs to intersect with one another. The Youth and Membership Coordinator plays an active role in supporting special projects such as the annual banquet, women’s conference, campaigns and special projects and the Annual Arab Cultural festival. He or she participates in coordination and direct assistance at the ACCC after school tutoring program two days a week, as well as recruiting and coordinating volunteers for the Youth Program, and assisting the Youth Program Coordinator in planning special programs and activities for youth in the community. He/She handles all office administrative needs as well and inputting and maintaining membership database and outreach and engagement of ACCC members. The Youth and Membership Coordinator must have a passion for working to empower disadvantaged Arab youth in the Bay Area, combined with the professionalism, flexibility and creativity needed to support the work of the ACCC in all programs.
Responsibilities:
Programming:
- Assists all ACCC programs and staff with administrative and outreach needs relevant to direct program operations
- Works closely with Special Projects Director and Community Outreach intern to support ACCC Arab Women’s Conference, annual festival, annual banquet and all other special events
- Works closely with ACCC bookkeeper to ensure all invoices, cash handling, deposits and income/expense procedures are conducted thoroughly and well documented
- Tutors at the ACCC after school tutoring program twice a week and works with Youth Program Coordinators to arrange special projects, presentations, learning and leadership opportunities and field trips
- Sits on and contributes to racial equity advisory committee
Membership
- Inputs all Membership and Donor information into Salesforce Software
- Generates Reports from Salesforce
- Mails Membership Confirmation letter and card
- Mail Outs for Membership Renewal
- Works with Board of Directors and Membership Committee to revise Membership Package and develop outreach strategies
Community Relations:
- Responsible for maintaining relationships with community organizations and compiling a list of events to send out on community announcement email notifications;
- Updating ACCC community calendar on website;
- Representing the ACCC at various community events and meetings;
- Tabling for the ACCC at select community events;
- On-foot community outreach and canvassing
Recruiting and Managing volunteers
- Outreach to youth on college campuses and those part of the ACCC youth program to create a youth volunteer corps who will help organize events and support the ACCC
- Assist in creating special assignments for volunteers in accordance with ACCC program needs;
- Engage ACCC membership and Board of Directors in volunteering
Administrative:
- Answer Phones
- Updates Flickr, Twitter and Facebook
- Check General Email Accounts
- Check Mail
- Processes Check Requisitions
- Office Orders/Purchases
- Updates Website
- ACCC Events Emails
- Coordinating Building Maintenance
- Takes Deposits to the Bank
- Makes Labels, fliers, and other materials as necessary
- Mail-Outs
- Supports Staff with other Administrative and Outreach needs
Candidate Requirements:
- The candidate must be at least 18 years old, with legal working status;
- Must have a strong commitment to community work and community empowerment;
- College-level writing required;
- Has strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite;
- Must be a creative thinker, self-disciplined and can work well in a team and individually with limited supervision;
- Gives and takes supervision and guidance well;
- Committed to the cultivation of Arab arts and culture;
- Has a commitment to social justice organizing
- Can commit to the position for at least one year;
- Able and willing to occasionally work weekends and after office hours;
- Must pay close attention to detail;
- Must have impeccable communication skills;
- Will perform other duties as assigned.
- Complete criminal record clearance and fingerprinting.
Desired Candidate Requirements:
- Candidate must have strong work or volunteer experience in the Arab community;
- With strong knowledge of Arab communities, culture, racial experiences, language and people;
- Has backgrounds in cultural or art production;
- Has BA degree or higher;
- Has grant writing experience;
- Has experience working in Adobe In Design;
- With strong skills in utilizing social media;
- With strong public speaking skills;
- Currently lives in or will live in San Francisco or within a 10 mile radius by the start date;
- Has a car
- Recipient of CalWORKS.
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Youth Program Coordinator
SUMMARY: The Arab Cultural and Community Center (ACCC) is seeking an experienced, bilingual, competent and caring person to be part of team for a comprehensive youth development program for school-age youth. He/she will be responsible for coordinating an after school program that integrates academic and enrichment activities to improve academic and youth leadership skills. He/ she will also outreach to Bay area schools, community based organizations and religious centers to inform and enroll youth in the ACCC’s Cultural Empowerment High School programs.
Responsibilities:
Work with the youth program director and staff to implement a comprehensive youth development program including academic studies, extra- curricular activities and field trips for youth ages five through eighteen.
- Foster relationships among local schools, universities, businesses and other community youth and education programs to enhance development of the program.
- Develop and implement outreach plan for elementary, high and middle schools.
- Tutor students in small groups and one on one in after school sessions.
- Co-facilitate school-based activities at the participating schools.
- Enter youth data and narrative in the DCYF online system on a monthly basis.
- Attend school events and community events as necessary.
- Conduct Cultural Competency workshops and presentations when needed.
- Must be able to work without direct supervision.
- Develop a yearly plan of action
- Provide programming and leadership for the k-12 grade youth including academic studies, extracurricular activities and field trips
- Plan and carry out at least one special event with schools per year
- Maintain a master calendar of basic information for all youth activities.
- Design and implement summer program for youth
- Chair person of the Racial Equity in Schools Advisory Board
- Implements programming for Racial Equity education for families, educators and youth
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Leadership and management experience in youth service K-12
- Highly positive, energetic and enthusiastic style, capable of motivating others
- Skills to effectively facilitate workshops with small and large groups of students
- Ability to work cooperatively with program staff and volunteers
- At least one year experience in outreach or related work with youth.
- Experience working in a community-based multicultural and low-income context
- Flexible schedule
- Can commit to the position for at least one year
- Must be culturally competent to work with Arab and Muslim communities
- Strong understanding of the needs of immigrant, low-income families
- Passion for mentoring youth, and a vision for program development
- Complete criminal record clearance and fingerprinting
- Ability to work on multiple tasks
- Motivate and ability to engage youth
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to relate to culturally diverse population
- High knowledge of Arabic language
- Computer proficiency
- Experience in providing direct services to youth
- Experience and/or understanding of the development of educational programs in non-profit of K-12 settings
Desired Candidate Requirements:
- Candidate must have strong work or volunteer experience in the Arab community;
- With strong knowledge of Arab communities, culture, racial experiences, language and people;
- Has backgrounds in cultural or art production;
- Has BA degree or higher;
- Has grant writing experience;
- Strong skills in utilizing social media;
- With strong public speaking skills;
- Currently lives in or will live in San Francisco or within a 10 mile radius by the start date;
- Has a car
- Recipient of CalWORKS.
Hours: 30 hours Per Week
Salary: Commensurate
ACCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Applicants should send their resume OR CV and cover letters (no more than 1 page) describing their qualifications and interest in the position to
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