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Thursday, April 2, 2009

Los Angeles Coalition to End Hunger and Homelessness

The Los Angeles Coalition to End Hunger and Homelessness is seeking a visionary
Executive Director to guide the organization in the current environment of
increased homelessness. The Executive Director oversees the development of the
strategic vision for the Coalition, as well as its day-to-day operations. The
Executive Director is responsible for financial resource development, staff
management and administration, community relations, and fiscal and budgetary
management.

Job Qualifications

Ideally, the candidate will have at least 10 years of work experience and at
least five years of management experience, including fund development in a
non-profit organization. The executive director must be a proven leader, able
to shape and implement a complex vision for the future with demonstrated skills
and experience in fundraising. Candidates must have knowledge of and
familiarity with the political landscape in Los Angeles and a passion and
vision for ending homelessness. Candidates must have an undergraduate degree
and a graduate degree is preferred.

Specifically, the successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

•A passion for and experience in ending and preventing homelessness

•Proven fundraising success with individual, corporate, and foundation giving

•Proven leadership, management, and program development experience with
exceptional communication skills

•Ability to develop and articulate a vision for LACEH&H Board, staff, and
members

•Ability to build and motivate a high-performing Board of Directors to
fundraise and implement the strategic vision for the organization

•Ability to motivate and lead a diverse staff

•Strong business acumen and understanding of non-profit accounting controls
and procedures

•Proven track record in management

•Entrepreneurial spirit

This position will report to the Board of Directors. Fill Date Immediate.
This is a full-time salaried position with benefits; salary commensurate with
experience. Detailed job description available on LACEH&H website:
www.lacehh.org . To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Grace
Dyrness: grace@lacehh.org. No phone calls please.

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