Position Opening at On Earth Peace

On Earth Peace, an agency of the Church of the Brethren, is seeking a full-time Executive Director. The Executive Director has the overall strategic and operational responsibility for On Earth Peace’s staff, programs, expansion, and execution of its mission. S/he will have a deep knowledge of the organization’s core programs, operations, and business plans. Interested applicants may check the On Earth Peace website for details of the mission and program: www.onearthpeace.org

The responsibilities and duties will include long-term strategic planning, rigorous program evaluation, and consistent quality of finance, administration, fundraising and resource development, marketing, and communications.

The Executive Director will engage and energize On Earth Peace staff, board members, volunteers, donors, and partnering organizations, and represent OEP to the larger church and ecumenical gatherings. S/he will develop and implement fundraising and revenue generating plans and goals, and establish and maintain relationships with top donors and volunteers.

Qualifications and experience: Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred; at least 10 years of experience in nonprofit senior management, including in the areas of human resources, marketing, public relations, and fundraising/resource development; solid business and financial experience, including the ability to set and achieve strategic objectives and manage a budget; strong marketing, public relations, and fundraising experience with the ability to engage a wide range of constituents; and knowledge of the Church of the Brethren denomination desired. Skills will include excellent oral and written communication skills and computer literacy.

The deadline for applications is February 29, 2012. Send a cover letter and resume to Ralph McFadden, Search Consultant, oepsearch@sbcglobal.net. Or contact Ralph on his home/office phone 847.622.1677.