Mendele Personal Notices & Announcements Feb. 13, 2011
To minimize wear and tear on the untershames, three requests: 1. Send time-sensitive notices well in advance. 2. Send material as plain text: no HTML, other coding, or attachments;and write MENDELE PERSONALS in the subject line. 3. Correspond directly with the person who or organization which has posted the notice, *not* with your ever-beleaguered untershames. ____________________________________________________________________________ Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2011 11:58:04 -0800 From: Dan Opatoshu opatoshu at yiddishkayt.org Subject: Yiddishkayt Seeks an Executive Director Yiddishkayt Los Angeles, CA Yiddishkayt is a small cultural nonprofit in Los Angeles founded in 1995. We strive to ensure the survival of the endangered thousand-year legacy of Yiddish language, culture and history. Originally a producer of the largest Yiddish festivals in the country, we have evolved into a full-service nonprofit organization. With groundbreaking language, education and cultural programs, inventive partnerships, large-scale events, and innovative online communications, Yiddishkayt promotes and celebrates Yiddish as a profound pathway to Jewish identity. Yiddishkayt seeks an Executive Director who will be committed to its mission and lead the organization to a new level of capacity and sustainability. The ideal candidate is an experienced visionary and collaborative leader capable of guiding the organization and providing supervision to its staff and volunteers in cooperation with its board. Our current staff includes one full-time and two part-time members. http://www.yiddishkayt.org The Executive Director will: Act as the face of Yiddishkayt and promote, maintain and develop relationships within the Yiddish and Jewish community at large. Lead strategic fund development and financial development in keeping with Yiddishkayt's needs and priorities. Develop an annual strategic plan and implementation of its goals. Lead and supervise staff and volunteers in carrying out the multifaceted work of Yiddishkayt, which includes a fellowship program, language education, and large and small cultural events. Oversee the bi-monthly e-newsletter "Yidbits," which goes out to approximately 6,000 members of our community. Help develop the Board of Directors by assisting in recruitment of members who possess the optimal skills needed to strengthen and support our mission. Prepare an annual budget. Initiate, organize and promote programs that enhance Yiddishkayt's visibility, relevance, and effectiveness. Act as staff liaison for Board of Directors and the local community. Communicate Yiddishkayt's mission and programs with staff, volunteers and Community The Executive Director will have the following skills and qualities: - Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in relevant field - A minimum of 5-7 years experience in a leadership position within the nonprofit or academic realms with one or all of the following: fundraising, community organization, program development, communications, financial management and staff management. - Outstanding leadership, interpersonal and team building skills. - Demonstrated fundraising capabilities. - Ability to assume independent responsibility, take initiative, and manage numerous responsibilities simultaneously. - Experience with management and supervision of staff. - Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate Yiddishkayt's mission to the media and public. - Deep engagement with the historic and contemporary Yiddish world. - Connections to the national Jewish community and/or Los Angeles Jewish community. - Possess an entrepreneurial drive. Application Instructions - Please email resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Hard copies will not be accepted. Please send as .doc or .pdf. - Applications will be accepted until position is filled. We would like to fill the position as soon as possible. - Salary is $50-$60K, with benefits, commensurate with experience. - For questions, please call 213-389-8880 or email [email protected] A sheynem dank for your interest. _______________________________________________________________________ Please do not use the "reply" key when writing to Mendele. 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