I'm on the Board of Directors for the Paradise Community Foundation. We have an excellent opportunity for someone that is interested in working with the Paradise Ridge Community, and helping others. The deadline is April 2, 2009. The full job description and details are below.

Job Notice and Description
Paradise Community Foundation
Executive Director
Adopted: March 16, 2009
The Board of Directors of the Paradise Community Foundation (The Foundation), Paradise, California, is seeking applications from qualified candidates for the position of Executive Director. The successful candidate will have general administrative responsibilities over the daily activities of the Foundation and support the Board and its community in a successful effort to grow and develop the community through the Foundation services.

Applicants for the Executive Director must possess the background and ability to learn the necessary skills to manage and direct all aspects of the Foundation. These include, but are not limited to:

• Administer the Foundation’s office and related financial and management systems.
• Understand non-profit regulations and compliance issues; oversee administration of grant and scholarship programs and donor advised requests; ensure compliance with fund requirements.
• Create community awareness of the goals and objectives of the Foundation.
• Work with the Board to build additional permanent assets for the Foundation from which charitable grants and scholarship awards will be made.
• Assist the Board in acquiring new funds and ensure responsible management and investment of the Foundations assets.
• Build and maintain relationships; interact and communicate with community groups; existing and potential new donors regarding their various philanthropic interests.
• Provide positive and effective leadership for the Foundation in the formulation and successful implementation of both tactical and strategic plans to increase assets.

The Organization

The Paradise Community Foundation’s mission is to provide a philanthropic organization to enhance the quality of life in the Paradise Community. The Foundation, served by a local broad-based volunteer board of directors, will create the structure necessary to effectively interact and assist philanthropic groups and organizations; engage in co-operative projects with the public and private sector; seek funding opportunities for community cultural, educational and economic projects and programs while preserving the environmental balance in the Paradise Community.

Desired Skills and Talents for Executive Director

The following specific criteria have been identified by the Board of Directors of the Paradise Community Foundation as important in the selection of an Executive Director:

• Strong administrative, financial management and organizational skills
• Experience with managing fundraising and community events
• Experience working with a volunteer Board of Directors
• Ability to work effectively with community leaders, including executives of other charitable organizations
• A self starter, who is self disciplined and accustomed to working without supervision
• Effective oral and written skills
• Experience, willingness and ability to learn how to raise funds from individuals, businesses, private foundations and other potential contributors
• Extensive public relations skills including public speaking and experience with media relations
• Appropriate computer and software skills

Education and Experience

• College degree or equivalent, preferably with some emphasis on business, marketing or public administration is desirable.
• Experience in management of an organization, and in development, implementation and achievement of plans, programs and objectives
• Experience with community organizations, community foundations and fundraising/planned giving is desirable.
• Knowledge of the Paradise Ridge area is desirable

Salary Range

This is a part-time position, 15 hours per week. Salary range is $14.00 to $18.00 per hour.

Application Materials

The application for Executive Director should include a letter of interest, resume and a list of references. Deadline for submission is April 2, 2009. The materials may be mailed to or delivered to:

Search Committee
Paradise Community Foundation
PO Box 2095
Paradise, CA 95967

Questions may be directed to (530) 876-8033

Selection Process

The Executive Director Selection Committee will review qualified applications for the position of Executive Director. Interviews will be scheduled with the most qualified candidates.