Get engaged in the civic well-being of the City of Seattle.  Check out this link for a list of the City’s various boards and commissions!

http://www.seattle.gov/html/CITIZEN/boardsportal.htm

As you may all know the Census has begun recruiting temporary Census personnel for the positions listed below. Our two main operations that we are hiring for are the QAC staff – from mid-March thru mid-April, and for the lister, May thru June. Ideally bilingual applicants are preferred. Please send me the full names, addresses, phone numbers, and language(s) spoken of interested applicants.

Lister (Census person going door-to-door): $17.50/hr, 8 week max. appointment, around 20-25 hrs/week

Crew Leader: $19/hr, 8 week max. appointment, around 20-35 hrs/week

QAC staff: $17.50/hr, 8 week max. appointment, around 15 hrs/week

Census office clerk: $13.50/hr, 8 week max. appointment, around 20-40 hrs/week

Thanks,

Chris

–
Christopher M. Diangco

Partnership Assistant
U.S. Census Bureau
Economics and Statistics Administration
United States Department of Commerce

The Director of Communications, Import and Luxury Wines, is a results-oriented leader who plans and implements communications programs for the company’s Import portfolio and manages the team responsible for the Luxury brand portfolio. The Director provides strategic counsel and leadership, and collaborates with marketing counterparts, import partners, sales and other company professionals to develop creative media, relations campaigns, events and consumer awareness initiatives that distinguish brands from competitors. The Director also works closely with other members of the Communications team to provide support and counsel for departmental initiatives, events, and/or programs across the SMWE portfolio.
Essential Functions:
• Develop and execute annual communications plans for assigned brands to enhance image, promote awareness, and achieve measurable results.
• Conduct media relations tours with spokespeople.
• Pitch and secure editorial from wine writers as well as broad market media.
• Organize high-profile events and/or represent brands at industry events.
• Hire, manage and review outside consultants.
• Inspire and manage staff to execute programs and achieve business goals.
Working Conditions:
• Office environment.
Physical Requirements:
• Prolonged sitting and computer usage.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations or related field required.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in Public Relations with increasing responsibilities.
• Wine industry and PR agency experience highly desirable.
• Demonstrate communications and media relations program development, execution and results.
• Demonstrated strategic planning, and verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team as well as independently.
Please apply online via the Ste. Michelle website: www.ste-michelle-wine-estates.com/employment. Job# 10-0003. EOE

Dendreon is seeking an Associate Director of Corporate Communications to lead product public relations efforts, assisting with corporate communications initiatives, media relations, advocacy relations, and issues management. The successful candidate will participate in corporate development of methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for projects, programs and people. In this position you will be a part of a passionate group of high-performance individuals committed to helping cancer patients.

General Summary:

Job: Marketing Director
Job ID: 304.2
City: Seattle
State: WA
Type: Direct Hire
Posted Date:11/18/2009

FILTER is seeking a Marketing Director to join our team in our downtown Seattle headquarters. FILTER is a creative resources company that operates throughout the West Coast. We place creative and marketing communications professionals into temporary, contract and direct-hire positions and offer offsite project management, design and production. Our focus is on finding and fostering talent to deliver flexible and cost-effective creative and marketing solutions.
The Marketing Director is responsible for FILTER’s overall marketing strategic planning and programs, corporate communications, public relations, advertising and client services programs. This position ensures momentum in FILTER’s creative position through consistent messaging and branding.
We’re looking for someone with a minimum of 8 years of experience in marketing communications. Experience working at a PR firm is a plus, as is professional services experience. Solid working knowledge of HTML is required, as well as a strong attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines and an aptitude for continued learning.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Design, implement and facilitate comprehensive marketing plan
• Organize and implement client relations through satisfaction surveys, development activities, and events
• Oversee corporate communication activities including external & internal communications and systems, advertising, web design, development and maintenance, public relations efforts, events, external vendors and consultants, corporate branding
• Develop and administer marketing/media databases
• Supervise Marketing Coordinator
• Conduct relevant research for competitive and innovative developments
• Participate in community outreach efforts
• Other marketing related duties as needed
• Develop short and long-term plans and budgets
• Develop, implement and monitor systems and procedures for the smooth operation of the marketing team
• Develop and maintain strategic perspective based on corporate and market needs to ensure the vitality and momentum of FILTER
• Help make sure FILTER’s philosophy, mission and values are practiced throughout the organization
• Keep informed of developments in the fields of marketing to help FILTER operate with forethought, innovation and creativity

SKILLS YOU’LL NEED

• College degree in marketing communications
• 8+ years experience in marketing communications
• Excellent written/verbal communication (writing samples required)
• Creative thinker, problem solver
• Ability to synthesize relevant research/information and apply to business
• Collaborative work style
• Able to plan, organize, and implement multiple tasks on time, within budget
• Work well to goals with minimal supervision
• Proactive, able to take initiative to accomplish goals
• Proficiency in computer use, including Microsoft Office and database programs
• Experience with Digital Impact, Responses or other mass e-mail distribution applications
• Solid working knowledge of HTML for web pages and e-mail templates
• Strong attention to detail and proven skills in copy proofreading and online aesthetics
• Ability to work fast and manage multiple projects on tight timelines
• Solid working knowledge of desktop PC technology, including MS Windows, MS Office, and MS Internet Explorer
• Understanding of Macintosh OS and Safari technology
• Proven desire and aptitude to continue learning about new technology tools and products
• Familiarity with marketing communications principles and functions

A BIT ABOUT FILTER
FILTER is a full-service creative resources company that connects industry-leading companies with the very best creative talent throughout the West Coast. Offering both creative staffing services and interactive media design and production, FILTER helps clients to make their ideas a reality and complete their projects with more speed, flexibility and cost efficiency. The company is headquartered in Seattle and has branch offices in Portland, San Francisco and Los Angeles. FILTER has been serving the creative community, including top consumer brands and technology companies as well as leading design, advertising and interactive agencies, for the past two decades.

We will review your resume and portfolio and contact you if your skills and experience appear to be a good fit.
FILTER is an equal opportunity employer.

Public Relations Manager, Amazon Web Services

Most are familiar with Amazon.com, the retailer, but retail is just one business for Amazon. The newest of Amazon’s customers include developers from companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500 around the world. Customers of Amazon Web Services (AWS) can take advantage of a platform of technology infrastructure services that are based on the same back-end technology that Amazon.com uses to run its own retail operations. In addition to technology infrastructure services, Amazon Payments enables companies, both large and small, to take advantage of the payments platform that Amazon.com uses with millions of customers worldwide.

AWS is at the forefront of a new generation of technology enablement and is among the fastest-growing businesses at Amazon.com. The services offered to businesses through AWS and Amazon Payments enable businesses to focus on the differentiating factors of their businesses rather than the technology required to run them.

The PR manager will assist in managing worldwide proactive and some reactive media and key influencer relations for the AWS and Amazon Payments businesses.

Core Job responsibilities:

• Proactively create story pitches and generate media coverage worldwide.
• Develop and leverage relationships with worldwide technology, business, internet retail and vertical trade media.
• Work with business and marketing teams to support service launches and marketing efforts.
• Manage customer reference program.
• Provide support of company evangelists and business development teams by providing messaging guidance on all externally presented materials.

Job Qualifications

• A minimum of five years of public relations experience.
• Technology PR experience required.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Team player and willingness to roll up one’s sleeves to get the job done.
• Respect and management of precious resources (both time and money).
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Experience with international press is a plus.

If interested, please apply online at http://track.tmpservice.com/ApplyClick.aspx?id=851863-1812-2995

• Location: Seattle, WA
• Compensation: competitive
• Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job poster.
• Please, no phone calls about this job!
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

SEIU Washington State Council Executive Director

About the SEIU Washington State Council: The SEIU Washington State Council coordinates the joint political and legislative work of SEIU Locals in Washington State, representing over 100,000 members in the fields of health care, long-term care, childcare, public services & education, and property services. We are part of SEIU, the largest and fastest-growing union in North America.

About the Position: The Executive Director leads the State Council staff, directs the planning and execution of Council political and legislative campaigns and projects, develops and administers the Council budget, administers Council PACs and other political funds totaling as much as $1M or more per election cycle, coordinates joint work among SEIU Locals, provides staff leadership and support to the Executive Board, represents the Council to various coalitions and allies, assists local unions in the development of strong political and legislative programs, and functions as part of the staff-level leadership of the union in Washington State.

The position is located in Seattle, Washington, and requires periodic travel regionally and nationally. The Executive Director reports to and is accountable to the Executive Board of the Council. The position includes a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package (including full employer-paid health, dental, and pension plans; car allowance; and paid leave policies).

Who Should Apply? Experienced union and political organizers, who are dedicated to building the labor movement, building power for working families, and raising standards for workers in SEIU’s industries. The successful applicant will have 5 or more years of combined experience working in the labor movement, in an allied progressive organization, or for progressive electoral campaigns. Previous SEIU is experience is not a strict requirement, but is strongly desired. The successful applicant will be familiar with all aspects of political and legislative campaigns and membership-based political programs, will be a strong coalition-builder, will be a strong manager, will be capable of both leading and delegating, will be capable of multitasking and following multiple lines of accountability, will have proven abilities leading and inspiring staff in an often demanding, campaign-style environment, and will have demonstrated their commitment to the mission, vision, and values of SEIU.

Please see Job Description (available via email from Council office) for full description of duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

How to Apply: Submit via email a cover letter, an up-to-date resume, three professional references, and any supporting materials (such as campaign plans or other work samples) by the search deadline.

SEIU Washington State Council, Attn: Director Search
3161 Elliott Ave, Suite 300
Seattle, WA 98121
Email: ana@seiuwa.org

• Location: Seattle, WA
• Compensation: Competivite salary and excellent benefits
• This is at a non-profit organization.
• Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job poster.
• Please, no phone calls about this job!
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

RESIDENT LEADER FELLOW –Neighborhood Revitalization

Job Description
The Resident Fellow is a part-time internship within the CDA’s Neighborhood Revitalization Line of Business to help further its goals and develop knowledge and skills to effect community level change in White Center. It is expected that through this internship program, the Fellow will gain practical experience in community organizing and outreach, and solid interpersonal and organizational skills.

Position/Classification: Part-time employee thru December 31, 2010
Reports to: Neighborhood Revitalization Program Manager
Customers: CDA agency partners and workgroup members, residents and other
CDA constituents
Job Duties /Major Responsibilities

1. COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Assist NR Program Manager to work with White Center’s produce markets initiative in the business district and to raise awareness of healthy food options for residents, families, youth & seniors. Assist NR Program Manager to conduct community outreach for the White Center business district marketing strategy, including but not limited to the shoppers card project and the business attraction package. Other tasks as assigned.

2. ADMINISTRATIVE/PROGRAM SUPPORT Become familiar with designated NR program strategies and projects. Act on requests by the NR Program Manager to provide follow-up communication, data support, and logistical/administrative assistance for NR-related work. Provide periodic reporting to the NR Program Manager on outcomes, issues, and needed actions for data, administrative and workgroup activities.

3. CAPACITY BUILDING Participate in resident leader fellowship circles and evaluation; attend mandatory workshops for skill building and leadership training.

4. DATA SYSTEM SUPPORT Become familiar with the CDA’s database (Salesforce) purpose, type of data, and reports so as to assist in locating relevant data for designated internal and external parties.
White Center Community Development Association
1615 SW Cambridge Street, Seattle, WA 98106 Tel (206) 694 1082 Fax (206) 658 8344 wccda.org
Become familiar with the CDA’s Salesforce database purpose, type of data and reports so as to be able to identify relevant Neighborhood Revitalization data for input and extraction. Perform data entry as requested and assist in compiling relevant Neighborhood Revitalization data for results accountability and funder requests.

5. DEPARTMENT/TEAM/AGENCY Develop and follow an annual workplan tied to NR goals. Participate in evening and/or weekend events as required. Participate in CDA meetings, events, etc. as required. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and expectation. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.
1. Commitment to the White Center CDA mission, vision and values.
2. Highly desirable – Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks and manage time.
3. Comfort and confidence with community organizing, outreach, and meeting new people.
4. Excellent communication skills and proficient written and verbal communication skills in English.
5. Highly desirable – Bilingual in English and either Spanish, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Somali, Cantonese, Samoan, Amharic, Tigrinia, Tagalog, or other language spoken by residents of WC/BP.
6. Basic computer skills including word processing, database and presentation software.
7. Strong ability to work with others, develop resources and build alliances; proven ability to work with extremely diverse populations, including age, language & ethnic diversity.
8. Must have access to transportation and ability to attend day/evening meetings as required.
9. Preference given to White Center/Boulevard Park residents (98168, 98106, 98146 area codes)

Education & Experience: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required qualifications and skills set will be considered.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to read, speak, stand, walk, sit and use a computer keyboard and monitor. Some heavy lifting and physical labor is required during special events. This position requires occasional travel to meetings and conferences. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Hours and Compensation: Fellow must have the ability to attend flexible day/evening meetings as required by their respective department. Fellows are part time employees of White Center CDA with no health benefits. Fellows will be compensated at an hourly rate of $15/hour thru December 31, 2010, total hours not to exceed 667. Fellows generally average 10-15 hours per week based on this arrangement. Future work is negotiable based on performance and budget.

To Apply:
Submit a resume, cover letter and three names & contact info. for references to:
White Center Community Development Association
1615 SW Cambridge Street, Seattle, WA 98106 Tel (206) 694 1082 Fax (206) 658 8344 wccda.org
White Center Community Development Association
Attn: NR Resident Fellow 1615 SW Cambridge Street Seattle, WA 98106
OR e-mail resume, cover letter and three names & contact info. for references to:
Info@wccda.org
All application must be in by Friday, January 29 at 5:00pm.
If you have further questions or comments, contact Soona Vili at (206) 694-1082 or via email at info@wccda.org.

The White Center Community Development Association prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, mental or physical disability, political belief or affiliation, veteran status, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities or in employment and application for employment as protected under state or federal law. We are an equal opportunity employment.

1) WIA Adult Services Employment Specialist II

2) LEP Pathways Employment Specialist II

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WIA Adult Services Employment Specialist II

Department:  Education and Community Services

Reports To: Employment & Adult Education Manager

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: Range 16 ($17.25 to $19.16 per hour)

Status: Temporary, approximately 32-40 hours/week with potential for regular full-time status, depending on program need and funding.

Close Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 or until filled

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LEP Pathways Employment Specialist II

Department:  Education and Community Services

Reports To: Employment & Adult Education Manager

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: Range 16 ($17.25 to $19.16 per hour)

Status: Temporary, 40 hours/week with potential for regular full-time status, depending on program need and funding.

Close Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 or until filled

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Neighborhood House Programs
Since 1906, Neighborhood House has been helping diverse communities of people with limited resources attain their goals for self-sufficiency, financial independence, health and community building. Our services include early childhood education (including Head Start and Early Head Start), mentoring and tutoring, emergency referral services, self-sufficiency/employment classes and services (including ESL and citizenship), job placement and training, substance abuse services, transportation and outreach for the elderly and disabled and publication of the Voice newspaper. Annually, Neighborhood House serves over 13,500 individuals. Of those, 80 percent are refugees and immigrants.

Scope

As part of its Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Adult services, Neighborhood House (NH) has a team of 4 Employment Specialists responsible for helping job seekers access career building, training and  tools toward family self sufficiency.  Services have a dual focus on meeting job seeker needs as well as ensuring we serve the expectations of our employer community.  Each team member is bi-lingual/bi-cultural to meet the needs of the diverse communities served by NH, including but not limited to the immigrant and refugee communities of Seattle/King County.    Employment Specialists on this team are out-stationed at WorkSource sites throughout Seattle and King County, and work closely with staff from partner agencies within this one-stop system.

Neighborhood House is looking for a highly skilled, highly motivated Employment Specialist to join this dynamic team.  Because of the needs of underserved clients, Neighborhood House would like to hire an individual who is bilingual in Somali.  This position will be co-located in the WorkSource affiliate in South Seattle Community College and the Wiley Community Center in White Center.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with job seekers.  Counsel job-seeking customers in vocational, employment and personal issues.  Mediate, problem-solve and coordinate individual services for customers.  Develop effective short and long term employment plans with customers to meet their long term goals of self sufficiency.
• Provide job development, placement and retention services to job seekers including career exploration, job matching, career progression and pathway building and working with employers to problem solve.
• Determine client eligibility for WIA Adult services and track participant activities and achievements.
• Become familiar with complex regulations and provide services within this framework.  Accurately complete extensive technical documentation in a timely manner.
• Assist job seekers in accessing appropriate skills training, including basic skills training, English as a Second Language, and occupational skills training in high demand occupations. Provide guidance in accessing financial assistance and long-term goal achievement related to training.  Manage customers’ support service and training/tuition funds.
• Provide job seeker and site contribution services for customers of the WorkSource system, including providing workshops; assisting with resource room services and job search; counseling related to unemployment insurance or labor market information and guidance with other resources as needed.
• Conduct outreach and recruitment to primarily immigrant and refugee communities in Seattle and King County.
• Develop positive relationships with employers, including identifying and screening appropriate candidates for job openings and helping employers hire and retain a highly qualified workforce.
• Develop and maintain relationships with other educational, employment and case management organizations, including community and technical colleges, community-based organizations and employment service providers, WorkSource partners, DSHS and other system partners.  Actively participate on partner/collaborative initiatives or projects to enhance employment.
• Assist team members with ongoing continuous quality improvement to enhance program operations, including problem solving, helping to develop program systems and procedures, or participating on team workgroups.
• Provide translation and interpretation services for designated languages as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• AA degree in Human Services or related field. BA degree preferred.
• Three to five years professional experience in employment case management or career development services with adults, or any combination of the above which provides equivalent preparation.
• Certification/formal training in case management highly desired.
• Bi-lingual ability in Somali with English skills sufficiently strong to communicate in and prepare documents in English.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Demonstrated understanding of local ethnic communities, labor market, local employer base, WorkSource system, social service and education institutions in King County.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and considerable self-direction.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment with co-workers, clients and partners.
• Ability to excel in highly visible, highly public settings.
• Willingness to comply with the established agency performance standards which may include: productivity/personal responsibility, customer service-orientation, embracing a team player orientation, entrepreneurial, and maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software.
• Must pass the Washington State Patrol background check (rechecked every 2 years).
• Must have reliable, independent transportation for travel between job sites.
• Candidates must be able to work a flexible work schedule, including some weekends or evenings, as necessary.
• Current First Aid Certificate (within 30 days of hire, maintain current certificate during employment).
• Current CPR Certificate (within 30 days of hire, maintain current certificate during employment).
• Child Abuse and Neglect Training (within 90 days of employment).

Employment Practice
Neighborhood House is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications are considered without regard to race, age, sex, color, creed, religion, disability, national origin, marital status, mental or physical handicap, sexual orientation (heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality and gender expression of identity) or any other classification protected by law. We encourage people of color and residents of the communities we serve to apply.

Application Procedure
Submit targeted cover letter, agency application and resume. Agency applications can be downloaded (www.nhwa.org) or picked up at the address below. Only applicants considered for interviews will be contacted. Applicants may FAX their materials to 206-461-3857, or mail to:

Neighborhood House
905 Spruce St., Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98104
Attn: HR Manager

To apply online, click on the link: http://www.nhwa.org/makeadifference/employment-application-form.php

For more information
Inquiries may be directed to Human Resources at (206) 461-8430 or by e-mail to nhjobs@nhwa.org

Department: Education and Community Services
Reports To: Employment & Adult Education Manager
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: Range 16 ($17.25 to $19.16 per hour)
Status: Temporary, approximately 32-40 hours/week with potential for regular full-time status, depending on program need and funding.
Close Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 or until filled

Neighborhood House Programs
Since 1906, Neighborhood House has been helping diverse communities of people with limited resources attain their goals for self-sufficiency, financial independence, health and community building. Our services include early childhood education (including Head Start and Early Head Start), mentoring and tutoring, emergency referral services, self-sufficiency/employment classes and services (including ESL and citizenship), job placement and training, substance abuse services, transportation and outreach for the elderly and disabled and publication of the Voice newspaper. Annually, Neighborhood House serves over 13,500 individuals. Of those, 80 percent are refugees and immigrants.

Employment Practice
Neighborhood House is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications are considered without regard to race, age, sex, color, creed, religion, disability, national origin, marital status, mental or physical handicap, sexual orientation (heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality and gender expression of identity) or any other classification protected by law. We encourage people of color and residents of the communities we serve to apply.

Application Procedure
Submit targeted cover letter, agency application and resume. Agency applications can be downloaded (www.nhwa.org) or picked up at the address below. Only applicants considered for interviews will be contacted. Applicants may FAX their materials to 206-461-3857, or mail to:

Neighborhood House
905 Spruce St., Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98104
Attn: HR Manager

To apply online, click on the link: http://www.nhwa.org/makeadifference/employment-application-form.php

For more information
Inquiries may be directed to Human Resources at (206) 461-8430 or by e-mail to nhjobs@nhwa.org

NEW FUTURES

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Job Announcement

New Futures seeks a well-qualified, experienced, committed, visionary leader to fill the position of Executive Director (ED). This position provides a unique opportunity to work in an environment dedicated to the values of cultural competency and strengths-based programming.

New Futures partners with families to create communities where children thrive. Our integrated, culturally relevant programs build skills, foster connectedness, and promote strengths. We operate vibrant community learning centers at four low-income apartment complexes in South King County, providing services and community building programs on-site to children, youth, and families.

THE ORGANIZATION:

New Futures was founded in 1993 by teachers in the Highline School District who realized that many of the children who were struggling most in their classrooms were living in the same low-income, high-crime apartment complex. They rented an apartment there and started an on-site after-school program. Recognizing that children need strong families and safe communities in addition to academic support in order to thrive, New Futures integrated family support and community-building activities into our children and youth development programs. In 2004, New Futures launched ReachOut, a social enterprise that engages individuals in transforming organizations, particularly schools, to effectively serve culturally diverse children and families. ReachOut uses the proven results of over a decade of New Futures’ work to share best-practices and concrete strategies in the area of cultural competency.

Overseen by a committed board of directors of 15, and led by a talented and dedicated staff of 45 (26 full time equivalents), the organization intensively serves 1,475 individuals each year, and touches more than 4,000. New Futures has an annual operating budget of $1.5 million.

The residents we work with are racially and ethnically diverse:

- 93 percent of families in our programs are recent immigrants or refugees
- Nearly half of the people we serve speak a language other than English as their first language
- 69% of our families identify themselves as Latino; 10% as African or African American; 4% as Asian or Pacific Islander; 8% as multiethnic; 3% as Caucasian; 1% as Native American or Alaskan Native; and 5 % as “other”

We attribute our long-term success at partnering with these communities to three essential characteristics of our work:

1) Neighborhood-Based: New Futures operates year-round at the apartment complexes where the families we serve live, providing very easy access to our programs. Our staff members are able to develop trusting relationships with residents and are considered friends and neighbors. To be as accessible as possible, people do not have to make appointments to meet with staff.

2) Integrated: Helping children thrive is a complex undertaking. By partnering with families, local schools and teachers, King County Housing Authority, property management, and other community agencies, our programs help children and parents simultaneously address challenges at an individual, family, and neighborhood level.

3) Responsive: Since our inception, our programs have been created in response to families’ stated needs and interests, and have incorporated their values. The collaborative nature of our work helps to establish the trust necessary for success, and to ensure our programs are relevant. Our staff members receive extensive cultural competency training and reflect the communities they serve: more than half are bilingual, many of our staff members are immigrants, and several were formerly served by New Futures’ programs. Through our ReachOut training program, we train other organizations and schools in cultural competence, helping change systems to better meet the needs of diverse children and families.

New Futures has had an interim executive director since May 2009. We have used this time to review and strengthen internal systems. New Futures is in the process of developing a strategic plan to guide the organization for the next three years. The incoming executive will inherit an organization that is fiscally and programmatically sound, with strong programs, partnerships, and services in place.

For more information on New Futures, visit www.newfutures.org.

THE POSITION:

The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for the organization’s consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives. The current director oversees a staff of 45 full and part-time employees. The position requires occasional evening and weekend work.

The Executive Director must be an engaging leader and experienced manager who excels at balancing internal management with external impact and visibility. S/he will ensure that the organization is fiscally and programmatically sound and strategically advancing its purpose and goals. The Executive Director directly supervises an experienced and committed senior staff team of four.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership

- Advance, oversee implementation of and communicate the vision, mission, and values of New Futures
- Exhibit a passion for New Futures’ mission
- Act as a public spokesperson and advocate and represent New Futures at community activities
- Develop strong, positive relationships with board, staff, volunteers, donors, and other stakeholders
- Think strategically: assess options and actions based on New Futures’ strategic plan and on trends and conditions in the environment
- Provide leadership in moving New Futures toward increased cultural competency

Fundraising and Community Relations

- Provide strategic leadership in major development efforts ranging from donor cultivation to solicitations and stewardship
- Communicate with stakeholders to keep them informed of New Futures’ work and identify changes in the community served by the organization
- Oversee fundraising and community-building events

Personnel Management

- Maintain a climate that attracts and motivates a diverse staff of top-quality people and volunteers
- Hire, mentor, evaluate, motivate, and, as necessary, manage transition of staff
- Ensure that a sound organizational structure, including a leadership/management team and other staffing, is in place
- Ensure that New Futures is in compliance with all applicable laws

Operations and Fiscal Oversight

- Develop an operational plan with goals and objectives that reflects New Futures’ strategic direction
- Work with the staff, finance committee, and the board in preparing a budget
- Ensure that the organization operates within budget guidelines
- Manage day-to-day operations efficiently and effectively
- Ensure that all reporting requirements are met
- Perform risk management
- Direct the maintenance of New Futures’ financial records

Program Planning

- Oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of programs and services
- Oversee and support New Futures’ social enterprise, ReachOut

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

The ideal candidate for this position will have a demonstrated commitment to New Futures’ mission. S/he will also bring a variety of experiences and attributes, including:

- Five or more years leading/managing a non-profit organization comparable in size and scope to New Futures or demonstrated combination of for-profit experience combined with board and volunteer experience
- Inspirational leadership with demonstrated experience advancing the mission and vision of an organization
- Ability to connect and develop relationships with diverse groups of people
- Development prowess, including raising funds and stewarding individuals, government, corporations, and foundations
- Overseeing a budget of at least $1 million and managing a large staff as well as having the ability to direct volunteers
- Demonstrated cultural competency and commitment to social, racial, and economic justice
- Knowledge of issues faced by low-income immigrant families
- Integrity and self awareness
- Knowledge of one or more of the following: education, poverty, and/or immigration issues
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Working effectively with a board of directors
- Developing strategic collaboration and partnerships with individuals, staff, and organizations
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

The Executive Director is expected to be able to start work in April 2010. New Futures provides a competitive salary, flexible work environment, and health and retirement benefits. Salary range: $85,000-$92,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

TO APPLY:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references on-line to gabrielas@newfutures.org by February 2, 2010. The successful Executive Director must pass a background check.

New Futures welcomes and respects diversity of background, experience, identity, and opinion in our participants, staff and volunteers. We embrace people of any race, color, national origin, ethnicity, socioeconomic class, family make-up, religion, age, ability, gender identity, and sexual orientation.