Executive Director

The Milwaukee Jobs Initiative, Inc. (MJI), a non-profit agency with an
ambitious 7-year project aimed at improving employment prospects and job
quality for central city residents in Milwaukee. The project has an
annual budget of approximately $1 million, most of which is provided by 
a grant from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The MJI is governed by a
board of prominent business, labor, and community leaders. MJI contracts
for technical assistance on MJI program design with the Center on
Wisconsin Strategy, of the University of Wisconsin.

MJI seeks an Executive Director to manage the fiscal and program
operations of the organization, the day-to-day affairs of the Board,
and the organization's three-year Strategic Investment Plan; meet
reporting deadlines, monitor its job project contracts, monitor TA and MIS
services, supervise a staff of 2-3, coordinate community relations and
fundraising. Excellent administrative, writing, and other communication
skills required.

The MJI is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people of color,
in particular, are strongly encouraged to apply. Minimum starting salary
is $55,000 with benefits. Final salary to be negotiated.

Application deadline is February 7, 1997.

Request application form and full job description, write to:

Michael Spector
MJI Board Chairman
Quarles and Brady
411 E. Wisconsin Ave., 28th Floor
Milwaukee, WI 53202

For any inquiries contact either:

Michael Spector
(414) 277-5879

Bruce Colburn
MJI Board President
(414) 963-8671


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