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Employment Opportunities
as of 11/07/08

Administration

Director of Development

MVCS is seeking a Director of Development to lead the organization into its next phase of development and growth. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to "make a difference" in a very worthy mission.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 to 10 years experience in development, fundraising, and special events management and must be a tenacious, effective, and inspiring leader with demonstrated success in securing major gifts, coordinating an Annual Giving program, supervising staff, overseeing special events, and recruiting and motivating volunteers. S/he will need a professional toolbox filled with superb communications skills, an impeccable attention to detail, a strategic vision, and a sense of humor.

The Director will serve as the chief fundraising and community relations strategist for the agency, working closely with the Executive Director and the Development Committee in developing and implementing development and marketing plans. S/he will lead the Development staff, and serve as a member of the MVCS Management team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To direct fundraising efforts in partnership with the Executive Director and the Development Committee of the Board of Directors.
  • To build, coach, and motivate a competent and energetic development staff.
  • To provide leadership and support for Committee and participants in the agency's special event fundraiser, the Possible Dreams Auction (www.possibledreamsauction.org).
  • To establish and manage a vibrant outreach program including public and media relations that tells the agency's story to the public
  • To establish and implement a financial development plan to support the agency's strategic initiatives.

Desired Skills, Experience and Characteristics:

  • Eight to ten years of progressively responsible experience.
  • Strong track record with annual giving campaigns, major gifts, endowment development, and special events.
  • Confidence in speaking to groups and in working with high net worth individuals.
  • Effective relationship building skills.
  • Demonstrated success in recruiting, organizing, training, and supporting volunteers and staff to raise funds; recognized success in team building.
  • Experience with and understanding of public and media relations programs.
  • Successful experience in securing financial support with a working knowledge of charitable gift vehicles.
  • The experience and skill required to prepare and manage a budget as well as the management of a three-person department and the Thrift Shop staff.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • The ability to organize and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and Blackbaud products.
  • Experience and proficiency in website maintenance.

Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.

Send cover letter, resume and salary history to:
Marcos Chavez, Human Resources Director
mchavez@mvcommunityservices.com
(attach files only in Microsoft WORD)
MV Community Services
111 Edgartown Road
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

 


Disability Services

Daybreak Clubhouse is seeking a staff generalist for a 40 hour a week position to provide a range of support services for people in recovery from mental illness. Experience in the field of vocational rehabilitation and management skills necessary. A BA degree and two years in the field of mental health are preferred. Excellent benefits. Respond to Carolyn Eddy, Director, at (508) 696-7563.


The Thrift Shop

The Thrift Shop is looking for a part-time assistant. Must have retail experience, strong computer skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment. A bilingual candidate would be a plus. Please send resumes to Human Resources, 111 Edgartown Road, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568 or e-mail to mchavez@mvcommunityservices.com.


Resumes should be forwarded to Martha's Vineyard Community Services,
111 Edgartown Road, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568.
Please include position of interest.

This is an Equal Opportunity Program. Discrimination is prohibited by Federal Law. No person shall be excluded or discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability. Complaints of discrimination may be filed with the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, DC.



 

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