I was asked to post this position opening to the higher ed listserve. Please
do not respond to me, as I know little about the position:)
Cynthia Scherer
Senior Director, Youth Outreach
The Points of Light Foundation
1400 Eye Street, NW Suite 800
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 729-8113 fax (202) 729-8100
email: cscherer@pointsoflight.org
JOB OPENING
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AMERICORPS ALUMS, INC.
AmeriCorps Alums, Inc., the national alumni association for AmeriCorps,
including AmeriCorps*VISTA and AmeriCorps*NCCC, seeks an Executive Director to
manage the operations and programs of this non-profit organization.
AmeriCorps Alums, Inc. strives to connect a force of alumni that has potential
to grow into an organization that is servicing more than 100,000 alumni
(expanding by roughly 40,000 per year). Currently AmeriCorps Alums has more
than 1,300 active members and a database of over 20,000 former AmeriCorps
members.
ABOUT AMERICORPS ALUMS, INC.
AmeriCorps is the national service initiative that engages citizens in full-
time service opportunities in exchange for a modest living stipend and a
financial award for education or vocational training. AmeriCorps was created
by the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993 to engage Americans of
all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities. Since its inception
in 1994, over 100,000 citizens have committed a year of their lives to help
solve our country's most critical problems. AmeriCorps Alums, Inc. is an
alumni
organization for individuals who have completed their service as AmeriCorps
members.
AmeriCorps Alums, Inc. is building a national network of former AmeriCorps
members and friends who are ensuring that AmeriCorps is a year in a lifetime
of service. The mission is threefold -- meet the needs of AmeriCorps alumni
(job leads and assistance with post-service transition), build support for
national service and AmeriCorps, and uphold the ethic and practice of
community service.
Launched in November of 1995, AmeriCorps Alums was designed and driven by the
entrepreneurial energies of AmeriCorps alumni. Originally housed as a program
component of the Partnership for National Service, AmeriCorps Alums
incorporated in April, 1997. It is now headquartered at the Points of Light
Foundation. Its budget is funded by grants from corporations, foundations,
membership dues and royalties earned from the All AmeriCorps product line.
ABOUT THIS POSITION
Executive Director of AmeriCorps Alums, Inc. reports directly to the Board of
Directors. The responsibility, broadly stated, is to administer the systems
necessary to maintain a growing and evolving non-profit association.
Specific responsibilities include:
--Developing a fundraising strategy and overseeing its implementation
(including grant writing, special event planning, membership drives, and
management of revenue-generating projects);
--Facilitating the development of an alumni club network, to encourage alumni
networking and leadership in the pursuit of a continued ethic of service and
overall support of AmeriCorps;
--Maintaining and managing administrative infrastructure and systems, which
includes staff (one full-time Member Services Coordinator and volunteers),
fiscal operations and bookkeeping, equipment and supply procurement;
--Managing and evaluating all programs, member services, communications and
outreach efforts (including media, collateral materials, newsletter and
website);
--Working with the AmeriCorps National Service network to provide effective
support to assist in the transition of AmeriCorps members into the alumni
network;
--Representing the organization in the community and serving as liaison with
members, partner organizations and other community organizations; and
--Supporting the operations and continued development of the staff and the
Board of Directors.
RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS:
--AmeriCorps or national service experience preferred;
--At least three to five years work experience;
--Previous involvement with other alumni groups;
--History of successful fundraising;
--Nonprofit/association management experience;
--Working knowledge of nonprofit fiscal management; including fund accounting
and budgeting;
--Demonstrated ability in public speaking, written/oral communication, and
interpersonal relations;
--Computer competence (experience with Access, Quickbooks, Excel, PowerPoint,
and Microsoft Publisher, as well as the World Wide Web);
--Ability to work independently and to balance multiple tasks at once;
--Demonstrated professionalism and sound judgement; and
--Enthusiastic and inspired about the potential of the thriving
network of AmeriCorps Alumni!
How to Apply:
Please mail cover letter, resume, list of three references, and writing sample
to:
AmeriCorps Alums, Inc.
Executive Director Search
1400 I Street, NW Suite 800
Washington, DC 20005
www.americorpsalums.org
Application Deadline: March 31, 1999
NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES, PLEASE!