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Goodwill Industries of the Columbia

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Goodwill Industries is a local company committed to "Changing lives through the power of work." We are a drug free employer. Our team values Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Innovation and Excellence.

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JOB DESCRIPTION: Seeking an Executive Director to lead grassroots efforts to develop across-system, fee-based Association composed of self-advocates, parents,employment and residential providers, and any other constituents committed toimproving services and opportunities for individuals with disabilitiesthroughout Washington State. Position will be responsible for establishing 501(c)(3) status for neworganization. Frequent state-wide travel is required, including legislative andpolicy advocacy for individuals with disabilities in Olympia, and hands-onoutreach/education activities throughout the state.We are looking for candidates with education, experience,and personal attributes that include:Leading the growth of a diverse and dynamic organization in an executive role with accountability to a Board of Directors, ideally with direct experience with agencies or systems serving individuals with disabilities and/or community and legislative advocacy. Developing and executing strategic and operation plans, financial management, and budgeting experience. Ability to set appropriate goals and outcomes.Managing communications for public relations, advocacy, education, conferences, and networking activities, including the development of marketing/outreach materials. Managing complex relationships and the ability to identify and articulate a strong membership value proposition. Flexibility, versatility, and adaptability, utilizing multiple styles (i.e., can make things happen many different ways). Possessing great stamina, resilience and mental agility, and the capacity to cope with ambiguity. Demonstrating excellent holistic/conceptual ability, but also has great capacity for detail; with the ability to do both visioning and task lists. Possessing politically savvy, aware of both internal and external politics; and the ability to deal with changing organizational dynamics. All candidates considered must be able to articulate and follow a code of ethics. Please apply if you... · Have excellent written and verbal communication skills· Are a self-starter with personal drive and initiative· Thrive in a detail driven, time sensitive work environment· Are passionate about providing and supporting high quality systems serving individuals with disabilities · Interact positively with ethnically,culturally, economically and disability diverse populations· Are committed to working in a drug-free workplace and have a clear background· Are willing to travel as needed · Have a bachelor's degree and/or significant advocacy experienceJOB LOCATIONFlexibleHOURS / DAYS /SCHEDULE: This is a salaried exempt position with a work schedule dependent upon theneeds of business.SALARY / WAGE / BENEFITS: Starting wage $40,000 to $50,000 dependent on experience and qualifications. Introductory review after 90 days of employment followed by yearly performance reviews. Future compensation and incentives will be commensurate with organizational growth. Excellenthealth insurance benefits package available. CLOSING DATE / DEADLINE: August 5, 2013, or when highquality applicant pool is present; whichever date is earliest. Please apply early!HOW TO APPLYPlease provide a letter of interest and resume to Gordon Comfort via application link.; Kennewick, Washington, United States; User's other ads

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