New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence

Job Description: Executive Director

The New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (NHCADSV) creates safe and just communities through advocacy, prevention and empowerment of anyone affected by sexual violence, domestic violence and stalking.

The above mission is accomplished by the Coalition, which includes 14 independent community-based member programs, a Board of Directors and a central staff working together to: 1) Influence public policy on the local, state and national levels; 2) Ensure that quality services are provided to victims; 3) Promote the accountability of societal systems and communities for their responses to sexual violence, domestic violence and stalking; 4) Prevent violence and abuse before they occur.

Job Objective and Summary: Direct and lead a statewide organization that is a national leader in the movement to end violence against women. Effectively supervise staff in their function to provide funding, training, technical assistance, public policy advocacy, community outreach and development, and forums for resource sharing and networking of the NHCADSV in line with its mission, strategic plan and community needs.

Job Functions:

1. Advance the collective vision and strategy of the Coalition

Oversee the development and implementation of a broad-based strategic plan;

Work cooperatively with the Board of Directors to provide vision and direction for the organization;

Clearly communicate the vision and strategy to others.

2. Manage the organization toward accomplishment of the vision and mission

Provide supervision and support to staff management;

Lead staff team effectively, especially through times of change;

Conduct performance assessments in a manner that supports achievement of the organizational mission and goals.

3. Provide entrepreneurial and sound fiscal leadership

Work with staff, board and member programs to develop strategies to increase and diversify the Coalition’s revenue;

Oversee all fiscal systems to ensure financial soundness and compliance;

Lead long-term fiscal planning;

Plan for communications needs around new sources of funding.

4. Act as chief communications leader and strategist

Act as content expert, supporting policy staff and working directly with state and national policymakers;

Act as chief media contact for the Coalition;

Set the tone and lead expectations in internal and external communications;

Act as primary representative with external stakeholders;

Working with staff team, build marketing and communications systems for the organization.

5. Strive for and promote best practices in all programs.

Monitor the quality and effectiveness of all programs and work with staff and member organizations to develop strategies for improvement;

Develop relationships and collaborations with local, state and national partners to ensure access to current best practices in the field;

Work with member organizations to incorporate direct service and prevention best practices in New Hampshire;

Identify best practices being developed in New Hampshire and promote them in the state and in national networks.

Minimum Requirements:

Professional experience with, and an understanding of sexual violence, domestic violence and stalking issues, and a demonstrated commitment to anti-oppression work and ending violence against women.

Demonstrated ability to manage a large nonprofit organization, including a demonstrated ability to successfully manage complex, multi-faceted and political relationships.

Bachelor's Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred, with at least 5 years experience managing staff

Preferred Skills:

Strong leadership, administrative, negotiation, grant-writing, presentation

and networking skills.

Outstanding facilitation and group management skills, including

the ability to synthesize diverse opinions to support efficient decision-making.

Superior staff development and supervision skills.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Sustained success in planning, organizing and implementation of strategic initiatives.

Demonstrated fundraising history that includes generating new revenue.

Physical and psychological demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Must be physically and mentally capable of performing multiple tasks (such as phone calls, computer work, attending meetings) under stressful situations and able to consistently function well in a fast paced environment.

Must be capable of using a visual display terminal with keyboard; repetitively use his/her wrist, elbow and shoulder.

Must be able to talk and hear.

This position is located in Concord, NH. Frequent travel will be required, including statewide and national travel.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work expected for this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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Job Category	Director
Exempt/Nonexempt	Exempt
This is a full time position	Full time: 40 hours per week
Supervisor	Board of Directors
Department(s)	N/A
Last Revised	August 2013