Program Director

Employer: Immigration Services and Advocacy Nonprofit
City: Boston
State: MA
Zip: 02111
Phone: 617-527-9661
Email: iic-pd@nonprofitprofessionals.com
URL: www.NonprofitProfessionals.com/searches/iic-pd.htm
Description: Program Director Immigration Services and Advocacy Nonprofit
Boston, Massachusetts

A leading multi-service organization providing immigrants from over 100 countries with innovative social service/social justice programs and individualized legal services seeks nominations and applications for the newly created position of Program Director.

Irish Immigration Center:

Recognized nationally and internationally for its progressive advocacy on immigration policy, the Boston-based Irish Immigration Center (IIC) is entering an exciting period of development and growth in programmatic services. While always maintaining special connections to Ireland and Irish immigrants, the IIC places an equal value on building bridges of understanding and cooperation across cultures, fighting racism and discrimination, advocating for the rights of all immigrants, and working in collaboration with other organizations. Today, the IIC serves Massachusetts immigrants from over 112 countries, boasts a diverse staff and board, and is well known for its work to promote civic engagement and bridge cultural and other divides. It currently provides diverse programming in citizenship application, substance abuse case management and referral, health education, ESOL classes and expert and confidential immigration-related legal counseling through its highly regarded fre!
e legal clinics, and is actively looking for ways to deepen and broaden its excellent services.

Program Director:

The Irish Immigration Center seeks an experienced and dynamic individual to serve as its Program Director as it enters an exciting period of development and growth in programmatic services. The Program Director will oversee a vibrant portfolio of social service and social justice initiatives for local and global impact and will have the vision and expertise to expand and enhance program development, evaluation and cross-program integration. In addition, s/he will help guide advocacy and cross-cultural work to align public policy and coalition-building activities with strategic goals and objectives and will be instrumental in supporting the procurement of new funding from individual and institutional donors.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate significant expertise in immigration programs, services, and advocacy; strategic planning; nonprofit management, funder relations, and program evaluation; and building and leading a collaborative, diverse, and mission-driven staff. S/he will have strong interpersonal and writing skills, a minimum of five years relevant management experience and will hold a masterʼs degree in social services, management or related field, or a J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school. S/he will ideally have fluency in French, Haitian Creole, Spanish or Portuguese. Equally important, the successful candidate will be comfortable walking a fine line between supporting a staff of capable professionals accustomed to working independently while ensuring that the organization follows through on its commitment to thinking critically and objectively about current programs.

Nominations and Applications:

Nominations and applications are due by April 12, 2008, though screening and interviewing of qualified applicants will begin immediately. Due to the pace of the search, candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications -- including a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, your resume (in Word format), salary history, and where you learned of the position -- should be sent to: iic-pd@nonprofitprofessionals.com. In order to expedite the internal sorting and reviewing process, please type your name (Last, First) as the only contents in the subject line of your e-mail.

To learn more about the Irish Immigration Center, visit: http://www.iicenter.org. A longer, more detailed position description may be found at: http://www.nonprofitprofessionals.com/searches/iic-pd.htm.

The Irish Immigration Center is an equal opportunity employer.
The Irish Immigration Center serves people from five continents and seeks a staff that reflects that diversity.

Director of Communications and Public Affairs

Email: ssldn@sldn.org
Employer: Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN)

Job Description

Responsible for planning, implementing, managing, and evaluating all public relations initiatives, including media, publications, and web site. Requires at least five years of public relations experience. Competitive salary. Please email sldn@sldn.org for more information or to apply.

Senior Officer/Communications/Media Relations

Email: shammelman@hawthorngroup.com
Employer: The Hawthorn Group

Job Description

D.C.-area public affairs firm based in Old Town Alexandria (Virginia) seeks senior officer to provide high level strategic communications and media relations counsel, planning and project management services to corporate and association clients. Excellent oral and written communications skills required. Leadership and project management skills are vital. Requirements include minimum ten years related work experience, including senior government or political background. Salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits.

To apply, send resume and cover letter to shammelman@hawthorngroup.com. No telephone calls. Additional information about the company can be found at http://www.hawthorngroup.com

Assistant Director of Government Relations- Tax

Fax: 202-449-6350
Email:Washingtonresumes@fpanet.org
Employer: Financial Planning Association

Job Description:

Financial Planning Association is seeking a government relations professional to be the association's advocate on tax policy at the federal and state levels. The position is primarily engaged in monitoring, reporting to members and lobbying on federal and state tax issues affecting FPA members and their clients, and would also cover savings and retirement issues. The Assistant Director may assist in other subject areas of the Government Relations Department as well.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The Assistant Director of Government Relations will work with key staff on the tax-writing and pension committees on Capitol Hill and with federal agencies including the Departments of Treasury and Labor, as well as monitoring legislative and regulatory proposals in the 50 states. He or she will advocate changes to legislation and regulation, communicate these activities to local FPA chapters, and manage grassroots advocacy efforts, as needed. In addition, the staff person will coordinate with other associations and interest groups, state policy bodies, and the media to advocate FPA member interests in proposed rules, regulations, and legislation. The Assistant Director will serve as staff liaison to FPA's Tax Committee and assist members with questions on a variety of tax and pension questions.

Qualifications:

Minimum three years experience of advocacy work or employment in a congressional office or committee, state legislature or federal or state agency. Law degree or college degree with specialization in tax and pension issues preferred. Candidate shall have excellent written and oral communication skills. Association experience a plus.

Please send cover letter and resume to Washingtonresumes@fpanet.org, or fax to 202-449-6350. No phone calls, please.