VIOLENCE FREE CRISIS LINE
Job Announcement
POSITION: Executive Director
REPORTS TO: Community Representative Co-Chair, Board of Directors
STATUS/HOURS: Full time (40 hours/week), Salary DOE
DESCRIPTION: The Director is responsible for the organizational management of
the VFCL including staff supervision, fiscal accountability, direct services, funding,
and community relations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Operations: Oversees the daily operations of the VFCL; manages the
growth and development of the VFCL in cooperation with the Board of
Directors
2. Personnel management: Supervises, supports, and evaluates staff
performance; oversees staff development and retention; develops job
descriptions; hires staff with support from the Board of Directors;
maintains personnel files for each employee
3. Crisis Intervention and Advocacy: Oversees crisis intervention and
advocacy services provided by staff and volunteers; acts as resource for
staff and volunteers; oversees policies and practices related to crisis
intervention and advocacy
4. Grants: Completes all grant-writing for current sources of funding; seeks
new sources of grant funding
5. Fundraising: Acts as a resource and support to the Board of Directors in
fundraising activities; develops contacts and relationships with donors;
sends financial requests to donors
6. Public relations: Oversees and leads all public relations including media
contact, participation on community committees, and networking with
human service and criminal justice agencies; seeks new opportunities for
positive public awareness of the VFCL and its services
7. Community awareness and education: Conducts educational
presentations to local organizations; oversees community education
conducted by staff members; prepares newsletters; seeks new
opportunities for education on domestic violence, sexual assault, and
related issues
8. Political engagement: Participates in state and national coalitions;
disseminates relevant political education locally; conducts outreach and
advocacy with politicians
9. Financial function: Oversees the financial functions of the VFCL; prepares
financial reports; prepares and monitors budget in conjunction with the
Board of Directors
QUALIFICATIONS:
 Bachelors degree required in related field or equivalent, Masters degree in
related field preferred
 Minimum five years experience in related field (human services, crisis
intervention, advocacy, etc.) that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties
of this role
 Minimum two years experience in personnel supervision, development,
and management demonstrating strong leadership and interpersonal skills
 Proven history of successful grant writing and fundraising
 Experience in fiscal management
 Demonstrated operational and administrative management skills
 Competency in domestic violence and sexual assault intervention
 Excellent oral and written communication skills
 Ability to handle discreet, confidential information
POSTING DATE: June 2011
CLOSING DATE: July 6, 2011
FOR CONSIDERATION: Please send resume with cover letter and three professional
references to the VFCL Board of Directors at vfclboardofdirectors@gmail.com.