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Pearl, MS
MADD has helped save more than 330,000 lives since its founding in 1980. With approximately 400 offices nationwide, licensees in Australia, Canada, Japan, Puerto Rico and Sweden and 2 million members and supporters, MADD is the premier grassroots organization working to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking. For more information, visit www.madd.org or call 1-800-GET-MADD.
The MADD Pearl, MS office, is currently seeking candidates for the position of State Executive Director.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for the development, management and implementation of all initiatives necessary to deliver services to victims, provide appropriate funding to deliver the services and promote the mission of MADD throughout the assigned state. Develop and manage all state employees and volunteers.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:
1. Identify, contact and develop all sources of funds necessary to continue the operation of the organization. On an ongoing basis, continue to develop corporate, community and other contacts to increase funding available for delivery of services. Ensure that appropriate amount of funding to run the organization is available at all times.
2. Manage all internal and external employees and volunteers to ensure that service to the state’s victims of drunk driving are met in an effective, timely and professional manner.
3. Represent MADD to the public, media and other outside organizations and promote the organization’s mission and initiatives through pro-active outreach to these groups to raise awareness on the part of the public and legislators.
4. Identify areas within the state where victims are underserved; develop and implement programs to ensure services are available in those areas.
5. Work closely with the state legislators in preparation of recommendations consistent with MADD’s activities.
6. Ensure the state and affiliate organizations within the state are in compliance with MADD policies, procedures and regulations pertaining to the organization’s operation. Implement appropriate programs and events as directed by MADD National Organization.
7. Other duties as assigned.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Five to seven years of progressively more responsible management experience in non-profit businesses.
2. Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
3. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills; ability to network and recruit support; established track record in fund raising for non-profit organizations; ability to multi-task and meet deadlines on projects.
4. Ethical behavior and confidentiality are a must in this position.
5. Ability to travel; work a flexible schedule and respond to emergency situations.
6. Ability to make presentations, good public speaking and public presence a must.
Interested Candidates should forward resumes to the following email address: mandy.hamilton@madd.org
MADD offers a competitive salary and exceptional benefits + business casual environment.
“An Interested Party will be considered an applicant only after the individual has complied with the application process and has indicated the specific position for which they are applying.”
MADD is an equal opportunity employer.
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