CAPITAL PRIDE

You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet | June 4-13, 2010   

Vacancy Announcement: FULL TIME Executive Director


**NOTICE: This vacancy announcement has CHANGED from a part-time role to a full-time role!  The deadline to apply as also been extended.**

Capital Pride is seeking a full-time, independent contractor to serve as its Executive Director. The Executive Director will have overall responsibility for the planning, management, and execution of all Capital Pride activities and events throughout the year. The Executive Director will report to an active Board of Directors. S/he will also work collaboratively with community partners and volunteers, to ensure a viable, relevant, and inclusive Capital Pride celebration for the entire metro-DC GLBT community and our allies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Executive Director is responsible for the successful execution of all Capital Pride related operations, activities and events.

Specifically the Executive Director will:

  • Develop, implement, and manage fundraising and effective marketing strategies
  • Serve as the primary official public spokesperson for Capital Pride in media outlets and in the community
  • Oversee all financial and accounting functions, in accordance with policies and procedures established by the Board of Directors
  • Cultivate and manage relationships with community organizations and leaders
  • Negotiate contracts and agreements with vendors and government agencies, and monitor progress and compliance of those contracts and agreements
  • Manage obtaining all applicable permits and licenses required to hold Capital Pride events
  • Manage personnel and recruit and train volunteer members of the Capital Pride Alliance
  • Establish plans to achieve goals set by the Board of Directors and implement policies and procedures, subject to approval by the Board of Directors
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors Executive Committee

Core Competencies

Candidates must possess the following minimal requirements:

  • Hold United States citizenship or be authorized to work in the United States;
  • Hold a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent professional experience; and
  • Show evidence of relevant professional or volunteer experience directly related to the essential duties and responsibilities.

Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following skills, attributes, and experience:

  • Successful experience in fundraising from both corporate and individual sources
  • Extensive large-event management experience, including events that require cooperation and coordination with multiple municipal agencies and community-based organizations. A CMP, PMP or other similar, related certification is desirable
  • Knowledge of and ability to develop and maintain sound financial management systems and controls
  • Deep knowledge of and commitment to the metro-DC GLBT community
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills and experience in media relations and marketing
  • Ability to work effectively and collaborate with all segments of the GLBT community and our allies, including community partner organizations and volunteers
  • Ease at handling multiple tasks and willingness to take a hands-on role to do the essential tasks required to ensure a successful Capital Pride celebration
  • Experience working in a non-profit setting and with a direct reporting relationship to a Board of Directors
  • Possess a strategic approach to the core mission and purpose of Capital Pride
  • Capable of working in or using virtual office infrastructure, including email, web-based applications, and basic office computing software including but not limited to the Microsoft Office Suite and Intuit QuickBooks

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of the Capital Pride not to engage in discrimination against, or harassment of any person employed by or seeking employment, membership, partnership, or volunteer status with Capital Pride on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, physical or mental disability, medical condition, ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or status as a covered veteran.

This policy applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, merit increase, salary, training and development, demotion, and separation. This policy is intended to be consistent with all applicable State and Federal discrimination laws.

Compensation

Compensation for this position will be commensurate with experience.

Application Process

Interested individuals should send a resume and cover letter to Mary Paradise at mparadise@capitalpride.org . Applications will be accepted until July 14th, 2010, at 5:00 PM (EDT).

Capital Pride shall not be held liable for any submission that is not received as a result of, but not limited to, technological failures, server errors, delayed receipt, or files that are deemed at risk to accept as a result of scanning with industry-standard anti-virus software. It is the responsibility of the candidate to confirm receipt of their application with Capital Pride.

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