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TITLE: Director of Program Services and Public Affairs, March of Dimes New England Collaborative
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LOCATION: TBD
REASON FOR OPENING: New Position
POSITION PURPOSE:
The March of Dimes, the leading non-profit for pregnancy and maternal health seeks a Director of Program Services and Public Affairs. This newly created position is responsible for the day-to-day overall management of all program functions in a four state area (Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont) and to act as a link between the regional office and the New England Collaborative in carrying out the programs and objectives of the March of Dimes Foundation.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Principal role and responsibilities include: staff management, providing leadership in the maternal and child health community, program planning and management, advocacy, volunteer development, and revenue development and budgeting.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are a must as this position serves as a spokesperson for the Foundation. This position also calls for the development of strategic partnerships to further the goals of the Collaborative and Foundation, including maintaining sound relationships with state and local community agencies, as well as the State Legislature in each of the four states
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Master’s degree in public health, public administration, public policy, administration, nursing, or maternal/child health, or 5-7 years equivalent work experience.
Not-for-profit experience, experience in staff management and team development, volunteer recruitment, development and relationship building, government affairs, strategic planning, and in revenue development. Strong communication, problem solving, implementation, planning and organizational skills.
Ability to function in a fast paced environment and deal with multiple priorities. Cross-state experience desirable.
Please send a cover letter and resume, including salary requirement, to: Tracey Reed at treed@marchofdimes.com and/or mail to Tracey Reed,
March of Dimes, 55 U.S. Highway 46 East, P.O. Box 642, Pine Brook, NJ 07058, to be considered for this position. Deadline: September 2, 2009
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