| Position Title | Executive Director |
| Hiring Organization | Arizona Coalition to End Homelessness |
| Location | Phoenix, AZ |
| Hours | Full Time |
| Pay Range | DOE |
| Application Deadline | 7/23/2010 |
| Job Description | The Arizona Coalition to End Homelessness is a non-profit agency that works to end homelessness for the 30,000 homeless men, women and children living throughout Arizona. We are seeking a motivated community organizer for the position of Executive Director. The ideal candidate will have a passionate commitment to understanding the issue of homelessness and to bringing solutions to homelessness into communities throughout Arizona. The Executive Director is charged with implementing the Coalition's key strategies of:
- Advocacy and organizing
- Providing education and training to the community on homeless issues; and
- Developing the Coalition's infrastructure.
The Director has responsibility for the overall statewide operation of the agency including membership recruitment and retention; financial planning and monitoring; organizational development; legislative and public policy advocacy; fundraising; and communications.
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| Job Requirements |
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Public Administration or related discipline from an accredited university And; at least three years of demonstrated success in administration, management, advocacy and policy.
- Technology proficient including use of social marketing and media tools, web based applications and Office suite.
- Experience in convening and coordination of member and stakeholder groups.
- Must possess valid Arizona driver's license, required insurance, own vehicle and maintain good driving record.
- Must be willing to travel statewide as required. Occasional out of state travel required.
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| Job Skills |
- Demonstrated oral and written persuasive communication skills including public speaking.
- Knowledge of leadership and management principles and procedures as they relate to Coalition activities.
- Experience and in depth knowledge of association management and leadership.
- Knowledge and experience with public policy, advocacy and governmental processes.
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| Application Process | All application information is available at http://azceh.org. |
