Equality Maryland seeks a dynamic individual with a passion for achieving full legal equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) citizens to lead Equality Maryland in the role of Executive Director. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and results-driven with strong management skills, experience in running small, non-profit organizations, and demonstrated fundraising expertise. The candidate must also be an effective communicator, advocate, and able to work with a variety of audiences, stakeholders and coalition partners.
JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS:
The Executive Director reports jointly to the Board of Directors of Equality Maryland Foundation and Equality Maryland Inc. The Chairs of both Boards supervise the Executive Director. Additionally, the Executive Director is a member of the Executive Committee of both Boards and attends all Board meetings.The Executive Director is responsible for managing the daily operation of Equality Maryland and implementing the vision, strategic goals and objectives of the organization. The Executive Director supports the Chairs and respective Boards, and manages and directs the staff of the organization to accomplish the mission and achieve agreed upon results. Most importantly, the Executive Director represents Equality Maryland to the community, policymakers, donors and others to advocate for its mission and programs. Expect significant in-state travel and occasional out-of-state travel, including work on evenings and weekends.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Commitment to the full legal equality of LGBT citizens of Maryland, particularly in the areas of employment, education, healthcare, housing, relationship and family recognition.
- Demonstrated ability to fundraise
- Demonstrated ability to represent and mobilize Maryland's LGBT community
- Demonstrated ability to generate legislative results and shift the electoral landscape
- Demonstrated ability to manage
Bachelor's Degree in related area required; Master's Degree preferred. Candidate must have at least five years of increasingly responsible experience. Practice or knowledge of statewide organizing and legislative advocacy valued.
Candidates interested in applying for this position should do so by email only. Please include a letter of interest and resume, including salary requirements, addressed to the EQMD Search Committee at search@equalitymaryland.org. Interested candidates should apply no later than November 22, 2011 by 5 p.m.
