Area Director
Seattle Area Director
Location: Seattle, WA
Category: Remote office
Positions Available: One
Application Deadline: Feburary15, 2010
Dates Needed: Full time/Contract
Supervisor: Executive Director
Job Description:
The Seattle Area Director is responsible for running all operations of Peak 7 Adventures in the Seattle area. This includes developing partnerships with organizations, meeting goals for program participation, fundraising, staff recruitment and volunteer engagement. This person will be the primary representative of Peak 7 in the greater Seattle area, communicating its mission and values both internally and externally. This person will work directly with the Executive Director to develop, communicate and implement strategy for Peak 7 in Seattle.
This is a unique opportunity to assist in the launch of Peak 7 in a new market. The candidate should be prepared to “get their hands dirty” in all aspects of the launch while guiding the regional organization towards a stable and scalable long term structure.
Duties and responsibilities:
• Oversee Seattle area operations
• Build partnerships with existing youth focused organizations
• Set and achieve goals for program participation
• Engage donors to meet financial targets
• Recruit staff and volunteers
• Develop and execute short and long term strategies to achieve growth
• Strengthen programs to deliver an excellent participant experience
• Collaborate with Executive Director to evaluate new strategic opportunities
Qualifications:
• Commitment to Jesus Christ
• Calling to serve youth, especially underprivileged or at-risk youth
• Personal experience with outdoor adventure activities and a desire to see youth spiritually transformed through these adventures
• 3+ years supervising employees
• 3+ years budget responsibility
• Experience developing and communicating organizational strategy
• Sales or fundraising experience a strong plus
• Experience in a startup of any kind a strong plus
• Entrepreneurial, proactive and ready for a challenge
• Self Starter with ability to work independently
Salary:
DOE US Dollars
