LAUP Executive Director

Company: Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce
Location: Jersey City
Posted on: January 8, 2022

Job Description:

Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP) Executive Director Position Description Reports to: Board of Directors Status: Full time Position Summary: The Executive Director of LAUP is the primary leadership role of the organization charged with setting and carrying out strategy to achieve the organization's vision and values. This position is a full time plus position with paid time off as approved by the President of the Board of Directors.

• Keep accurate financial records, create and maintain annual budget, manage cash flow, produce monthly financial reports for Board of Directors, and ensure fiscal responsibility. Fund Development & Communications:
  • Foster diverse fundraising streams including but not limited to individual and corporate gifts, private and public grants, event revenues, and translation services.
  • Maintain and develop relationships with funders through one-on-one meetings.
  • Expand local revenue generation and fundraising activities.
  • Deepen and refine all aspects of communications from web presence to external communications
  • including but not limited to monthly newsletters, social media, and other communication avenues. Leadership:
    • Ensure program excellence, program evaluation, and consistent quality of finance and administration.
    • Actively engage and energize LAUP's volunteers, board members, event committees, partnering organizations, and funders.
    • Develop a strong partnership with the board of directors to set a strategic direction for the organization.
    • Assist with board development and orientation of new board members.
    • Foster existing and develop new relationships with churches, businesses, and other non-profits.
    • Serve as primary public spokesperson.
    • Provide guidance and leadership for LAUP staff and volunteers.
    • Ensure effective communication and vision which accomplishes the mission of LAUP. Management:
      • Ensure that all LAUP events and initiatives are executed in a timely and organized manner.
      • Ensure all day-to-day functions associated with education and cultural programs, services and office operations are accomplished alongside the Programs Director.
      • Provide oversight and direction to employees as well as foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement for all staff. Qualifications:
        • Bachelor's Degree.
        • 3+ years of people leadership experience, with some preferred experience leading manager-or-above level talent.
        • Prior non-profit leadership experience strongly preferred; those with for-profit backgrounds, paired with compatible experiences and skills, will be considered.
        • Fundraising or fund development experience strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to create meaningful relationships with new and existing donor populations.
        • Experience securing grant funding from various sources preferred.
        • Prior experience, expertise or advocacy work with educational and cultural programs or organizations is preferred. Lived commitment to LAUP's mission and vision is essential.
        • Demonstrated program design and management experience.
        • Strong written, verbal, and public speaking skills are essential.
        • 3+ years of budget management experience.
        • Prior experience working with Boards of Directors or Committees preferred.
        • Experience facilitating strategic planning and developing annual strategic objectives.
          • Bilingual (Spanish) preferred About LAUP:
            • Mission- LAUP empowers Latinos to participate in creating a better community for all through advocacy, celebration & education.
            • Vision- To be the Center of influence in our Latino community that builds bridges to opportunities and creates pathways to success for all.
            • Programs- Youth and Adult educational programs
            • Services- Translation Salary: Starting at $50,000 Note:
              • LAUP is an at-will employer.
              • This agreement is not a contract.
              • All employees serve for the sole benefit of LAUP. The West Coast Chamber often takes photographs & video during our events for use in brochures and on the Web. - By registering you agree that the Chamber may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at a Chamber event. -

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