Employment Opportunities
Executive Director
As a people-centric, high functioning, progressive organization, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Southern Arizona Affiliate in Tucson is committed to fulfilling the organization’s vision of a world without breast cancer. The governing Board of Directors is seeking a new Executive Director to continue its transformation and drive the operational initiatives and elements that support the board’s mission-driven strategic plan. As a highly evolved and nationally recognized affiliate of the organization, we follow gold standards and best practices in the non-profit industry, led in strong partnership by the Executive Director and governing board. The successful director maintains effective and synergistic relationships, is a facilitative coalition builder and has the ability to drive transformational change. Salary range $60,000 to $75,000. Health (includes vision and dental), retirement and vacation benefits provided. Review of applicants begins November 1 and continues until position is filled. Target start date is January 1. To apply, submit letter of interest and resume to: employment@komensaz.org. All inquiries and applications kept confidential.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3 – 5 years management experience
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Ability to supervise, motivate and support volunteers and staff in a team environment
- Ability to engage community leaders, volunteers, supporters and donors in the mission of the organization
- Demonstrated success building collaborative relationships with organizations and individuals
- Self-motivated, with the ability to plan, set goals and objectives, organize and follow through
- Maintain long-term strategic vision while attending to day-to-day tasks
- Demonstrated competence in fiscal management
- Knowledge of fundraising
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous non-profit work experience
- Demonstrated success and experience in fundraising
- Familiarity with public health issues
- Experience managing boards and committees
- Knowledge of Susan G. Komen for the Cure
- Spanish speaking a plus
Other
- Background check required
- Some travel, evening and weekend work required
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and accounting software
For job description, questions or additional information please email employment@komensaz.org.
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