*English for Action*

* Executive Director Job Description*



* Organizational Background*
            English for Action (EFA) is a grassroots non-profit
organization
pursuing a mission to create participatory educational programs for
Latino
immigrant families and community members with the goal of achieving
meaningful and community-based social change. Rooted in the Providence,
RI
neighborhood of Olneyville, EFA is committed to positive social change
in
the greater Providence community.

             EFA's participatory philosophy drives both its
organizational
structure and its teaching methodologies. In the classroom, EFA
facilitators
and learners are equal partners, working collaboratively to develop
curriculum that reflect learners' issues and life experiences. EFA's
programs utilize innovative tools- such as the visual arts, theater of
the
oppressed and action projects - to link language learning, leadership
development, community-building and to engage adults and younger
learners in
dialogue, reflection and collaboration.

            Founded in 1999 by two Brown University students and 10
immigrant families, EFA has grown and today operates five educational
programs that engage more than 100 immigrant families and residents and
more
than 35 volunteers each year.

* Job Description*
English for Action seeks a passionate, energetic and creative
full-time
executive director to provide leadership to the organization as it
seeks to
increase sustainability and community impact. The responsibilities of
the
executive director include the following:

* * Program Management and Support :* Oversee all programs, services
and
activities.  Work with staff to ensure that EFA's mission is being
carried
out in accordance with the strategic plan.  Promote an organizational
culture that is participatory, inclusive and open.  Ensure the highest
levels of quality and service by inspiring staff to perform at their
peak.
*
* Fiscal Management :* Ensure that EFA is fiscally sound and that the
budget
supports programs.  Present and interpret budgets to the board. 
Maintain
records that allow for accuracy and ease of applying for grants and
reporting expenses appropriately.    Provide timely and accurate
fiscal
reports to funders.
*
* Administrative Management : * Recruit talented, qualified, and
energetic
staff.  Manage, mentor and supervise full- and part-time program staff
and
ensure they are fulfilling their work plans and receiving appropriate
professional development support through regular staff meetings, staff
retreats, trainings and individual check-ins around their professional
development plans.

* * Relationship  Building: *Build on EFA's reputation as a grass
roots,
innovative and professional organization.  Work with individuals and
organizations within the community and to develop and foster
meaningful
collaborations to better serve our learners.  Build on vital
relationships
with foundations, government and corporate partners, and major
individual
donors.  Develop and lead the implementation of the organization's
public
relations plan.  Be an advocate for EFA's mission, model, and
programs.

* * Fund Development:  * Develop and sustain a diverse funding base to
support the organization's programs and to provide for growth. Continue
to
seek opportunities for obtaining new grants, foundation relationships,
and
for increasing corporate and individual giving.
*
* Board Development:   *Work with the Board of Directors to develop an
engaged, effective, informed and energized board.  Serve ex-officio on
board
committees.  Provide opportunities to board members to contribute
creatively
to the goals of the organization.  Provide the board appropriate
program and
fiscal reports.  Assist in identifying and recruiting new candidates
to
create a balanced and actively involved team.  Foster regular
communication
between board and staff.

* Minimum Qualifications:*
·
        Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in education, social work,
nonprofit
management, or related field.
·        Bilingual in English and Spanish.
·        At least 3 years work experience in a leadership position,
preferably for a non-profit organization, including management of staff
and
volunteers.  Ability to lead people, set goals, establish priorities,
maintain focus and get results, while working to engage others in
participatory decision making.
·        Proven success in resource development, including experience
in
grant writing, event planning, and working with individual donors.
·        A proven commitment to adult education, literacy, immigration,
and
other social justice issues as they relate to the Latino community.
·        Ability to work in a team oriented, highly participatory
environment with a sense of inclusiveness in decision making. Ability
to be
flexible and be available for evening and weekend work as appropriate.
Ability to work with a minimum amount of privacy in an environment
where
interruptions may be frequent.
 *
Additional Preferred Qualifications*
·        Experience in adult education and familiarity with popular
education strongly preferred.
·        Experience with effective evaluation systems for grant-funded
programs.
·        Experience in social activism.
·        Demonstrated experience building strong relationships with a
variety of people, including clients, staff members, community
leaders,
donors, board members, funders and the community at large.
·        Experience with managing budgets and preparing fiscal reports
for
the board and funders.
·        Excellent communications skills including written,
inter-personal,
and public speaking

* Reporting: *The executive director reports to the Board of
Directors.

* Salary:* Commensurate with experience.  Medical benefits and 4 weeks
paid
vacation.

* Start Date:* January 21st, 2008
*
Process: *Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Interviews will
begin
on/around December 4th, 2007.

Interested candidates should forward their resume and cover letter to:
*
EFA.Search at gmail.com* or Search Committee, English for Action, P.O.
Box
29405, Providence, RI, 02909.

* Please note, in preparing their application materials, candidates
are
strongly encouraged to learn more about EFA's mission, philosophy,
programs,
staff, history, and the Olneyville community by visiting EFA's Web
site,*
www.englishforaction.org <*http://www.englishforaction.org/ *> .

Please direct all inquiries to *EFA.Search at gmail.com*.