Job Announcement - Executive
Director
The Illinois League of
Conservation Voters seeks an Executive Director for its organization. Desired applicants will have managed an
organization/business/etc. and shown success in that endeavor. The applicant must be a self-starter who can
develop a business plan and implement that plan with little oversight or
day-to-day guidance. Further, the
applicant must be willing to operate in a non-partisan manner.
Qualifications and
Experience:
Political Fundraising/Public
Affairs Experience – The applicant
must have the following proven abilities.
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Political/Non-profit
fundraising experience a must
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501c3 and 501c4
fundraising experience preferred
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Ability to
recruit and manage staff, volunteers and interns effectively
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A strong
understanding of the legislative process and the advancement of policy
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Political and/or
issue advocacy campaign management experience
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Communication
experience
Enabler of the Board – The applicant will be expected to consult board
members for advice beyond only fundraising capabilities. The applicant must have good managerial
skills. He/she must be able to tap each
board member’s unique capabilities for the benefit of the organization. Further the applicant will be expected to
have:
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Strong
interpersonal communication
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Ability to work
with and through others to meet organizational goals and objectives
General Administration – The applicant will also be able to successfully
manage all day-to-day operations including, but not limited to the following:
data management, web site development and maintenance, accounting, grant
writing, public and membership outreach, organizational and legal
documentation, infrastructure and capacity building, handling all matters
relating to press, relationship building with donors and general office
operations etc.
Location: Chicago, IL
Compensation: Competitive
salary and benefits depending on experience and leadership ability; anticipated
salary range is $50,000.
Availability: Review of
applications will begin April 2, 2008 – the submission deadline is May 1, 2008.
Confidential Application Process: Please submit
resume and professional references and cover letter:
Electronically:
Jake
Braun, President
Illinois
League of Conservation
jbraun@lcvillinois.org
Or by mail:
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Illinois League of
Conservation Voters
4009 N. Kenmore #1
Chicago, IL 60613
IL-LCV Executive Director
