Tuesday, April 29, 2008

JOB: NAVASA job opportunity

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Dear NAVASA friends & supporters,

Please find attached a job announcement from
NAVASA. Please read and circulate among your networks. Many thanks!

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Job Announcement: Project Director, National Dan Thân Corps

The Project Director is responsible for the
overall management of NAVASA’s National D n Thân
Corps. This mission of the Corps is to develop a
new generation of social change agents to improve
social and economic equity in the Vietnamese
American communities nationwide. The Project
Director works closely with NAVASA’s staff team
and under the supervision of the Executive Director.

Major Responsibilities

Project Management

Supervise the day-to-day operations of the
project including supervision of project
intern/staff and assuring that all contract and grant requirements are met;

Maintain regular contact with project’s funders
such as the Corporation for National Community
Service and represent the Corps and NAVASA to the
public, funders, constituents, etc..

Compile, synthesizes, and submits financial and
programmatic reports to funders.

Build relationships with community-based
organizations in their flagship communities.

Oversee the recruitment and selection process of
community-based and faith-based organizations
(CBOs and FBOs) to participate as partners with the Corps.

Monitor program progress via monthly
teleconference, written correspondence, email, and onsite reviews.

Work with NAVASA’s staff team to identify funding
opportunities, develop grant proposals and submit
proposals as required by funders.

Corps Members and Host Sites Support and Development

Work closely with NAVASA’s staff team to provide
training and technical assistance to foster
professional development for Corps members.

Work closely with NAVASA’s staff team to assist
Corps members develop and successfully implement
their community service project.

Provide on-going support to foster professional
development among Corp members.

Intervene and help resolve any conflict between
Corps members and their supervisors at the CBO/FBO host site.

Assist CBO/FBO partners to provide meaningful
opportunity and support for professional development of Corps members.

Work closely with NAVASA’s staff team to provide
technical assistance to build organizational capacity of the host sites.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Urban
Studies, Youth Work or other related field
preferred but Bachelor’s plus experience in
management, non-profits, youth work, or education is acceptable.

City Year/AmeriCorps/ Peace Corps experience a plus.

Previous experience leading, supervising, teaching or managing young adults.

Previous community service work experience in
non-profit, social service, or educational settings.

Proven organizational and project management abilities.

Ability to work as both an independent leader and a team member.

Excellent communication skills (oral and written).

Demonstrated proficiency in Computer skills (MSWord, MSExcel, and Powerpoint).

Coaching, Mentoring, Training skills

Fundraising skills.

Knowledge of the Vietnamese community and ability
to communicate in Vietnamese is a plus.

Salary & Benefits: Mid to upper 50s plus full health and dental coverage

Please send cover letter and resume via e-mail or
postal mail with attention to:

Dan Than Project Director
Selection Committee

Email: job@navasa.org>job@navasa.org

Mailing Address:
1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 310
Silver Spring, MD 20910

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NAVASA is an equal opportunity employer with a
demonstrated commitment to hiring individuals who
reflect the diversity of the communities they
serve. Persons of color, persons with
multilingual abilities, women, and people with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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An Vo
NAVASA
Office Admin.
1010 Wayne Ave. Suite 310
Silver Spring, MD 20910

p: 301-587-2781
f: 301-576-3757

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