Executive Director, Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition

Posted by on May 24, 2010

PICC is Hiring
Job Opening for Executive Director

Please share this position information with potential candidates. The deadline for applications is June 20, 2010. Interested individuals should apply as soon as possible. Thank you for any help that you can provide in developing a strong pool of applicants.

A full position description is available on our website.

http://www.paimmigrant.org/content/picc-hiring-executive-director

Organization: Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition (PICC) is a diverse state coalition of 50 member organizations and numerous individuals that represents the needs of immigrants, migrants, refugees and other new Americans living in Pennsylvania to policy makers, public officials, and the general public. We seek to educate the public and develop support for fair policies that welcome and sustain immigrants. PICC has a current operating budget of under $250,000. PICC’s programs include: advocacy on issues of health care, immigration reform, language access and law enforcement relations; training to build capacity among service providers and community leaders; voter registration and civic engagement; and citizenship promotion.

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Position Status: Full time

Reports to: PICC’s Board of Directors

Position Description: The Executive Director is the Chief Executive and Financial Officer of PICC and shall be responsible for the oversight of all management and administrative functions of PICC at the direction of the Board. The Executive Director will oversee the areas of advocacy, policy analysis, public relations, development, management and administration in the organization. A full description of the job can be found here.

Experience and Education: A minimum of five years of demonstrated leadership experience in a non-profit environment or related setting. A post-graduate degree is preferred. Bi-lingual applicant with effective written and verbal communication skills in both languages is preferred. The applicant must possess knowledge and understanding of immigration issues and should have experience working with multicultural and immigrant communities. A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required.

To apply:
Please submit resume, cover letter, three references, and a relevant writing sample via email to: [email protected]

The Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition is an equal opportunity employer.