Executive Director Opening
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General Summary:
The Executive Director (ED) reports to the Board of Directors. Under the general direction of the Board, the ED is responsible for the successful execution of FOR-NY’s Mission and Strategic Plan, focused on demonstrating the power and proof of recovery from addictions and its overall value.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
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Build consensus and take the lead role in policy and advocacy issues that support FOR-NY’s mission.
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Ensure the development of programs to educate New Yorkers to recognize the human and economic costs of addiction and the value of recovery for the individual, the family and society.
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Lead FOR-NY’s efforts to generate revenue and build structure and support to ensure the organization’s continuing operation; establish specific goals and objectives, measure success.
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Strengthen and expand local Recovery Community Organizations (RCO’s) through the development of a shared vision; identify and develop collaborative relationships with statewide and local leaders.
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Direct FOR-NY operations consistent with sound financial practices, e.g., in concert with Board and staff, develop an annual budget, monitor and provide cash flow oversight.
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Maintain contact with the Board as a whole and with individual members as needed; assist the Board in carrying out legal and fiduciary duties, organize and attend regular meetings.
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Develop relationships with key legislators and other government officials. Establish and maintain contact with representatives, including the Alcoholism and Drug Abuse committees.
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Provide regularly scheduled supervision of staff; create and foster development of team friendly approach in workplace with open communication. Encourage dialogue supporting agency mission.
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Coordinate and facilitate regular Recovery Community Supports Meetings designed to recruit and engage participants that represent individuals and family members.
Education:
Masters degree preferred. Bachelors degree with commensurate experience required.
Qualifications:
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Ten (10) years of non-profit management experience.
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Strong commitment to the public health issues of addiction and recovery.
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Proven business acumen and the ability to lead a not-tor-profit organization; Public relations and marketing experience
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Experience in budgeting, finance and managing fundraising campaigns.
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Self-directed manager with entrepreneurial attitude and strong people management skills.
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Strong organizational skills.
Salary Range:
Commensurate with Experience
Please submit letter of interest and resume to:
Deborah Brosen
Office Manager
dbrosen@for-ny.org