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Another Job in Georgia: Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault


  Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault (GNESA)
  President and Chief Executive Officer
  Position Description
  About GNESA and the Position 
  GNESA is a non-profit organization located in Atlanta, GA.  The purpose of 
GNESA is to focus the communities of Georgia on ending all forms of sexual 
violence and be a collective voice for its members.
   
  GNESA is a coalition of rape crisis centers, agencies, service providers, 
survivors, and other concerned citizens that:
  
   advocates      for social and legislative change,
   promotes      prevention initiatives and public awareness,
   promotes      quality, standardized services for everyone affected by 
sexual violence,      and
   provides      professional training and community education.
   
  The President and CEO provides leadership to the organization and its staff 
in implementing a strategic plan developed in conjunction with the Board of 
Directors 
   
  Essential Functions
  
   With the      Board, develop and implement GNESA’s long-range strategic 
plan, annual      goals and objectives.  Oversee the      development, 
implementation, and evaluation of programs and services that      support 
GNESA’s mission.  Lead the      staff in developing and presenting to the 
Board for its approval a      realistic annual budget.  Make      financial 
decisions consistent with the budget as approved by the Board.
   Develop a      staffing structure that supports the efficient delivery of 
programs and      services and accomplishment of major goals identified in 
the strategic      plan.  Hire and manage the staff,      implement and 
revise as needed personnel policies approved by the Board.  Assure all 
personnel contribute to the successful      implementation of GNESA’s 
strategic plan by accomplishing annual      objectives; regularly interact 
with staff to share information, understand      issues, and solicit input; 
and provide development opportunities to      increase professional skills 
and effectiveness.
   Maintain      financial records and insure that funds are received and 
disbursed in      compliance with terms of grants and any other applicable 
laws as well as      any additional financial policies and procedures 
approved by the      Board.  Provide regular, timely      internal financial 
statements to the Board that compare performance to      budget and to the 
previous year or other benchmark.  Plan for adequate cash flow to cover      
operational needs.
   Assure      that adequate policies, procedures and practices are in place 
to properly      manage GNESA’s programs and resources and insure that risks 
are      minimized.  
   Design      and implement a development program, including supporting the 
Board’s      involvement in fundraising, personally cultivating and 
soliciting donors,      and supervising implementation of fundraising plans 
and policies approved      by the Board.
   Develop and      maintain positive working relationships and regular 
communications with      the Victim Services Committee, member 
constituencies, aligned coalitions,      and other prevention professionals.
   
   
   
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   Maintain      a high level of visibility in the state legislature and 
community as a      whole advocating for rape crisis and sexual assault 
prevention issues and      promoting GNESA’s services.  Serve      as the 
principle spokesperson for GNESA to the media and larger community      and 
supervise outreach and public relations efforts.  
   Lead      staff in researching, compiling, and providing information in 
the area of      sexual assault and prevention.       Disseminate this 
information to members and other constituent      groups in a timely fashion. 
 Develop      and promote GNESA as the subject matter expert for current 
issues, trends,      and public policies related to sexual assault and 
prevention.
   Comply      with all local, state, and federal legal requirements.
   
  Qualifications
  
   Demonstrated      ability to lead an organization to achieve its mission 
by building an      effective team in which all members’ skills are utilized 
and views valued.  Provide direction, support,      reinforcement, and 
coaching to create a high-commitment, high-performing      work team.
   
  
   Demonstrated      ability to create strategic goals and objectives on 
issues, services, and      events and to prioritize, coordinate, and organize 
resources and people in      efficient and effective ways to accomplish these 
goals and objectives.
   
  
   Demonstrated      ability to effectively communicate and interact with 
diverse      constituencies who can impact GNESA’s success by being a highly 
visible      advocate and spokesperson for the organization.
   
  
   A minimum      of a Bachelor’s degree is required with an advanced degree 
preferred.
   
  
   Seven to      ten years experience in management and supervisory roles 
including      financial and human resource management.
   
  
   Understanding      of the issues surrounding sexual assault on national, 
state, and local      levels and knowledge of non-profit board governance and 
state government      processes desirable.  
   
  
   Experience      in marketing, fundraising, grant writing, and community 
outreach a plus.
   
  Application Process
  Please email your resume and a letter detailing how your experience and 
skills align with the essential functions and qualifications described above 
to:  
.
   
  No telephone calls to the office will be accepted.
   
   
  Application Deadline is May 15, 2007
  

       
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