Interim Executive Director
Pilsen Alliance is a dynamic, non-profit grassroots organization based in the Pilsen neighborhood committed to social change through the facilitation of leadership development, community education and direct action organizing. Pilsen Alliance seeks to hire a temporary, Interim Executive Director with the potential of becoming the permanent Executive Director.
Job Summary: A full-time Interim Executive Director is sought to provide leadership for a grassroots community organizing agency committed to building a strong power base of community leaders on issues of social equity, government transparency and community engagement as they relate to public education and economic development. Pilsen Alliance also serves as the non-profit Community School partner of a local elementary school and is responsible for the coordination of adult programming at the school. The Interim ED will lead community organizing staff, parent leaders and the board in the transition phase to a new Executive Director. This will include extensive consulting with these key groups, a thorough analysis of current program operations, programs, partnerships and campaigns; and guidance and support in planning, capacity building and transitioning to a new Executive Director.
Qualifications:
• Experience in non-profit management; development/fundraising, leadership development and/or community organizing. (preferable in Latin@ immigrant communities)
• Knowledge of Chicago non-profit and community organizing community.
• Experienced grant-writer.
• Experience in relating effectively to different constituencies; members, institutional partners and funders.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English).
Compensation:
Low to mid- $40s salary equivalent. Pilsen Alliance seeks to hire an individual on a temporary, short-term (3-4 month) independent contract basis. Individual can apply for full-time permanent position upon end of contract.
Pilsen Alliance is an equal opportunity employer. P.A. will evaluate applicants for employment on the basis of qualifications, merit and work-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, pregnancy, childbirth, medical condition, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. P.A. employs and values a diverse work environment.
To apply for this position, please email your resume & cover letter by Friday, August 13th to Alejandra L. Ibañez, ibanez.alej@gmail.com.
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