Discussion List for campus-based and allied personnel working to end gender-based violence on campus.

[Molly Dragiewicz <>]

White Buffalo Calf Woman Society, Inc.

“Pte san win winyan omaske kiciye”

Box 227, Mission, South Dakota 57555 ~ (605) 856-2317 (P) – (605) 856-2994 (F)

“Serving the Rosebud Reservation since 1977”

Executive Director Job Announcement:

The White Buffalo Calf Woman Society, Inc. (WBCWS), Board of Directors is seeking a proven leader

with excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as a personal commitment to end violence

against Native women and men.

Candidates should possess the following essential qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree, or 5 plus years of experience in Executive position

• Experience in organizational leadership and demonstrated ability to work independently

• Excellent writing skills

• Experience working with Native American communities

• Knowledge of or experience with local, state, and federal laws and regulations as they apply to the

mission of the organization and VAWA

• Successful grant writing experience

• Budget management skills

• Demonstrate the ability to build working partnerships and relationships

• Demonstrated understanding of the dynamics of violence against women and advocacy

The following qualifications would be preferred:

• Experience working in a non-profit organization

• Experience working with state, city, federal and county governments and agencies

• Knowledge of Native American “Lakota” culture, believes, and ceremonies

• Strong public speaking skills

• Demonstrated ability to build and work with a coalition

• Experience organizing conferences, seminars, or summits

• Self-identify as a woman who has been battered/raped

Job Description*: The Executive Director (ED) will lead WBCWS in its fulfillment of the WBCWS

Mission, current advocacy and educational efforts as well as develop and implement future initiatives. The

ED, with the support of the Board of Directors, is responsible for fundraising, which includes grants and

donations, and for the fiscal management of the organization. The ED is responsible for personnel

management. The ED is responsible for WBCWS policy development, collaborations, partnerships,

strategic planning and communications. The ED is WBCWS representative, including media and official

functions, and responsible for developing and enhancing relationships with tribal leadership. The ED

reports to the Board of Directors.

Application Process: WBCWS Board of Directors has established a selection committee to review

applications and interview potential candidates. The entire Board of Directors will interview the final

candidates and select the next Executive Director. Applications must be received on or before April 1,

2013. Applicants should provide a cover letter and include salary expectations, references and their resume

or curriculum vitae. The materials should be sent to WBCWS by mail:

White Buffalo Calf Woman Society, Inc. Attn: Angel Wilson, B.O.D., RE: Executive Director position

PO Box 227, Mission, SD 57555.

* WBCWS policies and procedures require a drug test and a background check before employment start.

 

 

Molly Dragiewicz

Visiting Fellow

School of Justice, Faculty of Law

Queensland University of Technology

&

Associate Professor of Criminology

Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

University of Ontario Institute of Technology

 

Recently published:

DeKeseredy, W.S. and Dragiewicz, M. (Eds.) (2012). Routledge handbook of critical criminology.London: Routledge.

http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415779678/

 

International Journal for Crime and Justice

www.crimejusticejournal.com

 

Crime, Justice and Social Democracy: Second International Conference

http://crimejusticeconference.com/call-for-abstracts/

Crime and Justice Research Centre

http://www.cjrc.qut.edu.au/