[Missouri-l] Job Announcement - Executive Director

[Denny Huff, (MCB - A Great Place To Be)]

MISSOURI COUNCIL OF THE BLIND

JOB Announcement

 

 

TITLE: Executive Director

 

LOCATION: 5453 Chippewa, St. Louis, Missouri

Annual Salary: $40,000 to $50,000

REPORTS TO: President

 

 

The Executive Director shall be the chief executive officer of the MCB and
work under the direction of the President.   

 

Duties of the Position

 

*	The Executive Director shall direct, evaluate, and set terms for
employment of all staff persons according to the personnel policies
established by the Board of Directors.
*	The Executive Director shall provide staff support for all MCB
committees, Board meetings, and Conventions, as directed by the MCB.
*	He or She shall supervise the Office operations of MCB and insure
that the office operates efficiently and courteously.
*	He or she shall provide information and referral services concerning
blindness issues to MCB members and the general public.
*	The Executive Director shall advocate on behalf of individuals who
experience discrimination or are denied services for which they are in need
and eligible unless otherwise directed by the President.
*	He or she shall support the legislative and public policy goals of
the MCB that are approved by the Board of Directors, providing staff
assistance to appropriate Board committees.
*	At the pleasure of the President the Executive Director shall
represent MCB at public policy meetings and public relations functions.
*	The executive Director shall prepare an annual budget for the MCB
office for approval by the board, prepare periodic financial reports for the
Board of Directors, and collaborate with the President and the MCB Treasurer
to secure a regular audit of MCB accounts.  
*	The Executive Director shall provide staff support for the President
to recruit new members, build local affiliates, and develop community
outreach programs.  
*	The Executive Director shall attend all meetings of the Board, all
MCB state conventions and the National convention of the ACB.
*	Give reports at Board meetings and state conventions.
*	Hire office staff with the approval of the MCB board.
*	The Executive Director shall carry out all directives of the
President as requested.    

 

Qualifications of the Executive Director

 

The position of Executive Director requires the incumbent to be highly
professional.  It requires excellent communication skills, proven
leadership, and a clear understanding of the appropriate roles of the
Executive Director and the Board of Directors in a membership organization.
The Executive Director must have demonstrated experience in the management
of a staff, financial accountability, and an open and transparent
communications style.  

 

The Executive Director shall have experience in working with persons who are
blind or visually impaired, issues which affect these persons, and the
alternative techniques which they use to live independently.  The Executive
Director shall have experience as an advocate and public spokesperson for
Persons who are blind or visually impaired.  

 

The Executive Director shall hold a Bachelors degree.  He or she must have
at least three years of professional employment, which is directly relevant
to the requirements of this position.  However, relevant education or
volunteer experience may be substituted for employment experience.  The
Executive Director shall have the willingness to travel in fulfilling the
requirements of the position.  The Executive Director shall be a person of
strong character and exhibit personal habits of a quality capable of
representing the MCB with competence and      honor.  

 

To apply please send resume, references and cover letter to:

search at moblind.org

 

Or postal mail to:

 

Search Committee

Missouri Council of the Blind

5453 Chippewa

St. Louis, MO  63109

 

All applications should be postmarked no later than September 30, 2009.

 

For more information please call: 888-362-1383

 

 

 

 

Denny Huff - President

Register for the MCB 2009 convention - www.moblind.org/convention

Missouri Council of the Blind

5453 Chippewa

St. Louis, MO  63109

 

Phone: (636) 262-1383

Toll Free: (888) 362-1383

Phonecast: (816) 298-8969

FAX: (636) 629-1710

 

DHuff at MoBlind.Org

www.moblind.org

 

MCB - A GREAT PLACE TO BE!

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The purpose of Missouri Council of the Blind shall be to promote the general
well-being of our members and legally blind people in Missouri, and to
support or participate in other programs promoting the best interests of
legally blind people everywhere.

 

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