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Company Information
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Company Name: Our Deaf Survivor Center, Inc
Website: https://www.odscunity.org/

Job Information
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Job Title: Executive Director
Job Type: Part-time
Start Date: ASAP
Address:
Worcester, Massachusetts

Job Description:
	Requires to be fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and the ability to
clearly connect with Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, Late-Deafened, Deaf
Plus clients in their preferred mode of communication.
	Strong involvement and investment in the community and nuanced
understanding of Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, Late-Deafened, Deaf Plus
culture and linguistic competencies.
The position reports directly to the Board of Directors:
	Overall administration of the agency per Board directives
	Supervision of staff
	Support to the Board of Directors
	Financial Support for the agency through grant writing, fundraising,
contracts
	Participate network with DV/SV agencies
Specific responsibilities will include:
Development
	Grant research, writing and reporting and work closely with grant writers
	Pursue contracts with government agencies
	Participation in various fundraising campaigns on behalf of the agency
Financial
	Oversees annual budget development with the Board of Directors’
oversight
	Oversee all contracts and obligations (including government agencies)
	Works with bookkeeper for managing monthly billings and bookkeeping
	Assist Board of Directors with the production of fundraising events
Administration
	Recruit, hire and train new personnel
	Supervise current and future staff to include Cultural Supervisor,
Cultural Broker and Victim Advocate
	Staff development
	Maintain/update employment policies
Programs
	Develop strategic planning and implementation
	Coordinate annual program planning and oversee progress through regular
staff meetings
Communications
	Promote publicity for the agency on a local, state and national level
	Represent ODSC to community and organizations, donors, grantors,
supporters, participants
	Promote victim advocacy as needed
Advocacy and Relationship Development
	Advocate for legislative and policy initiatives that are responsive to
the needs of Deaf/Hard of Hearing and DeafBlind victims of SA/DV
	Develop, cultivate and maintain relationships with statewide and local
SA/DV organizations



Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
	Bachelor level degree or higher preferred
	Basic knowledge of SV/DV preferred
	Management Experience: Minimum 5 years related management/supervisory
experience
	Experience working in an environment requiring flexibility and managing
change
	Strong management skills, including planning, delegating, time management
and task facilitation, evidenced by experience
	Solid, hands-on, budget management skills, including budget preparation,
analysis, decision-making and reporting
	Experience in strategic planning and implementation
	Demonstrated talent and experience in building resources: grant writing,
solicitation of corporate support and major gifts, non-profit fundraising
strategies and donor cultivation, business development
	Strong marketing and public relations skills, with the ability to engage
a wide range of stakeholders and cultures
	Outstanding organizational, written and oral communications skills;
attention to detail
	Experience working with Board of Directors
	Ability to work with a culturally diverse clientele and staff
	Required to be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and have cultural
competence in Deaf culture and sign language
	Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office software, including
Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
	Moderate travel is required; must possess a current and valid motor
vehicle driver’s license and have reliable transportation




Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume, Cover Letter, Other
Other: 3 letters of reference
Majors Desired:: Business, Liberal Arts
Degree levels accepted:: Bachelor

Application Information
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Email application materials to:: suephilip@aol.com
Additional Instructions:
Submit all documents together.