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Executive Director

 

About the Irish Cultural Centre

Founded in 1989, the mission of the Irish Cultural Centre of New England (ICCNE) is to promote and organize Irish cultural, educational, sporting and social events. We aim to establish and sustain a facility where current and future generations of the New England community can participate in activities that promote Irish culture and heritage. Working in collaboration with Irish organizations and the Irish government - as well as with the region's educational, arts, and cultural institutions - the ICCNE is poised to expand current programming and to actively support Irish cultural activities throughout New England.

We've made it a priority to celebrate this heritage with events and activities that bring our culture to life, connecting people of all ages and making the ICCNE one of the region's most active cultural institutions.  The ICCNE is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.  To learn more go to www.irishculture.org.

 

Position Summary

The Executive Director of the Irish Cultural Centre of New England is responsible for directing the efforts of the Centre to fulfill its mission and achieve its financial objectives.  He/she provides the leadership, direction and management for all aspects of the Centre’s activities and is responsible for seeing that the strategic initiatives and policies of the Board are effectively implemented.  The Executive Director reports to the Centre’s President, Executive Committee and Board of Directors.  The principal duties of this position include the following:

 

Overall Management and Oversight: 

• Direct the efforts of the Centre to achieve its mission, and ensure that the Centre makes consistent and timely progress towards this goal.
• Develop ongoing priorities and goals for the Centre to be reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors.
• Provide leadership in all aspects of the Centre, including program development, financial planning, administration, marketing, operations and development activities.
• Manage the day to day operations of the organization.

 

Board Development and Communications:

• Build and maintain strong relationships and communications with the board President, Executive Committee, and Board of Directors - Plan and organize Executive Committee and Board meetings.

 

Staff Related Responsibilities

• Responsible for the recruitment, employment and supervision of all personnel, including paid staff and volunteers.
• Encourage staff and volunteer training and development, and assist all personnel in relating their work to the overall goals and priorities of the organization.
• Ensure that sound human resource practices are in place within the organization, including evaluations, job descriptions and record keeping.

  

Program Development Activities

• Ensure then Centre offers a robust calendar of quality educational programs.
• Provide leadership in new program development.
• Serve as a the Centre’s primary external spokesperson, developing strong working relationships with the Centre’s educational partners, funders, state and local government agencies and other educational and cultural organizations in New England.
• Promote the Centre, its programs and its brand in all external communications and activities.

 

Physical Plant and Facilities Rentals

• Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of the Centre’s physical plant,
• Maximize the appropriate use of the rental of these facilities available at the Centre.
• Manage the Centre’s responsibilities under its long term lease arrangement with its principal renter – The G.A.A.

 

Financial Management and Oversight

• Work with the Treasurer and the Finance Committee to develop and implement sound and transparent financial practices and policies.
• Work with the Treasurer to develop annual budget and interim financial reporting procedures to ensure that the Centre’s departments and Committees operate within budgetary guidelines.
• Arrange for the proper negotiation and approval of all vendor contracts.
• Work with the Centre’s auditors to implement and respond to any financial management issues arising in the internal audit process. 

 

Fundraising/Development Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain solid relationships with donors while fostering involvement by Board members in securing increased funding for the Centre from public and private resources.
• Oversee the submission of grants, funding applications and required reporting to existing and potential funders.

 

Compensation

The ICCNE offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements For Position

• Minimum five years of successful experience as a senior level executive (with a non-profit organization or similar entity is preferred).  Candidate should be goal-oriented, an excellent communicator and highly organized
• Proven track record in development/fundraising and community building.
• Strong political and business acumen; politically balanced and bipartisan
• A passion for preserving, promoting and showcasing Irish Culture.
• Hands on ability to manage financial data including proficiency in budgeting and cash flow management.
• Motivational leader, who can attract, retain, develop and empower staff and members

 

Contact Information and Procedure

Submit cover letter and resume as indicated below. Applicant confidentiality will be maintained.

Attn: Search Committee, Irish Cultural Centre of New England, 200 New Boston Drive, Canton, MA 02021 or email to eamonnmcgrath@irishculture.org  No phone calls please.  Because there may be a large number of  applicants the Centre may not be able to respond to all applicants.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

 

Applications due by Noon on Friday, November 18, 2011