ATHENA International Employment Opportunities

President and Chief Executive Officer

This job description is considered to be a classification and recruiting tool, and is not intended to limit the assignment of work.

Purpose

To provide vision, leadership, and management to advance the mission of ATHENA; ensuring a results-oriented, financially stable organization with a strong respected brand.

Status

Full-Time Exempt

Reports To

Board of Directors

Experience and Knowledge

• Demonstrated experience reporting to a board of directors or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in development and fundraising.
• Bachelor’s Degree required and graduate degree in related field preferred.
• Computer literacy.
• Minimum of 4 – 7 years in an executive or senior manager role.

Leadership Attributes

• Fierce advocacy for ATHENA International with all stakeholders.
• Ability to think and act strategically to advance the organization’s vision and mission.
• Ability to collaborate successfully with others, developing long-term relationships.
• Demonstrates learning agility to adapt to a changing environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain positive and maintain progress towards a goal in spite of obstacles and adversity.
• Ability to successfully support the needs of a board of directors.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Financial Management – develops and operates within an annual budget, protecting the assets of the organization.
• Organization Management – provides oversight of the maintenance of all facets of the organization.
• Strategic Planning and Execution – supports the board in the development and execution of strategic objectives.
• Resource Development – leads the effort to attract financial support to meet current and future resource needs.
• Building the ATHENA Brand – creates, supports, and protects a strong respected brand.
• Program Delivery – leads the design, implementation, growth, and evaluation of ATHENA programs/events. 
• Human Resource Management – leads the ATHENA staff by providing a positive, productive work environment.
• Board Relations – works with the Executive Committee and board members to provide the resources to meet their needs.
• External Relations – serves as the chief spokesperson for the agency with external stakeholders.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the ATHENA International board of directors. 

Miscellaneous

• Position may require irregular hours on a frequent basis.
• Position may require travel.

      Compensation

• Salary and benefits will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

      Job Description Ownership

• ATHENA International Board of Directors Executive Committee

      Submit Resumes To

      apopham@aol.com