Date Posted	Job Description
Executive Director Community Economic Development Assistance Corporation (CEDAC)
04/15/08	The Community Economic Development Assistance Corporation (CEDAC) is a quasi-public state corporation which provides technical assistance and financing to community-based non-profit development organizations in the areas of housing, workforce development, and child care. The Executive Director is the chief executive officer for CEDAC, responsible for managing the overall operations of the agency. This position is responsible for carrying out the policy direction of the board of directors; managing CEDAC's relationships with the state’s Administration and the Legislature, the public and private agencies which provide loan capital and operational funding to CEDAC, and the agency’s constituency groups; overseeing CEDAC's corporate performance of its mission; supervising three Program Managers and the Director of Finance and Operations; and overseeing the agency’s fiscal performance. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors. Qualifications: Minimum bachelor's degree and ten to fifteen years related experience, including progressively more responsible experience in management and real estate finance and development. Senior level management experience and experience managing complex organizations required. Relevant master's degree preferred. Excellent written and verbal communications skills required. Ability to direct an experienced, highly motivated management team is critically important, as is a commitment to non-profit development. Please click here for a full job description.
Contact Info	Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to: Executive Director Search CEDAC One Center Plaza, Suite 350 Boston, MA 02108 No Phone Calls Please
Executive Director NUESTRA COMUNIDAD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
04/11/08	Nuestra Comunidad Development Corporation (Nuestra), a Boston-based community development corporation, with a legacy of excellence in affordable housing, economic development and tenant services seeks a new Executive Director. This leadership position requires a person who combines a passionate commitment to social and economic justice, sensitivity to community needs and strong management skills to lead an organization that occupies a uniquely important position in the Roxbury community of Boston. Founded in 1981, Nuestra, with a 2008 annual operating budget of over $6.2 million and 26 employees, is one of the most innovative and successful community development organizations in the Boston area. Nuestra aims to increase the social and economic power of individuals and families in its community through education, economic development and resident programming that foster a safe, vibrant and culturally diverse community with affordable housing. Its residents are supported and encouraged to develop to their fullest potential, with an emphasis on being active in civic affairs and feeling a strong sense of community. The Executive Director will be a seasoned, dynamic professional with over five years experience managing a complex organization that has developed and managed real estate and delivered social services/education in a fiscally sound manner. The ED must be a community builder, active, visible and available to residents by becoming knowledgeable about the culture and legacy which drives Nuestra.
Contact Info	Please send resume with cover letter to: Donna Cramer Senior Associate Isaacson Miller 334 Boylston Street, Suite 500 Boston, MA 02116 Telephone: 617-262-6500 Fax: 617-262-6509 E-mail: 3615@imsearch.com
Executive Director Franklin County Regional Housing & Redevelopment Authority
04/09/08	35-year old countywide housing and redevelopment authority for a rural region of 26 small western Massachusetts towns seeks executive director to lead a skilled veteran 35-member staff, starting August 2008. The successful candidate will posess a demonstrated ability to build and sustain positive and collaborative relationships within and outside the organization. S/he will further the Authority’s mission to improve the quality of life for the residents of our region through housing consumer education, affordable housing development (rental & homeownership), asset management, and rental assistance; and to meet the community development needs of the region’s small towns in the areas of housing rehabilitation, public infrastructure and public facilities. Job description, salary range, benefits and additional information are available at: www.fchra.org.
Contact Info	Please submit letter of interest and resume by May 15th to: Executive Director Search Committee FCHRA 42 Canal Rd. Turners Falls, MA 01376 or by email to jbernstein@fchra.org
Executive Director Community Development Corporation, Providence, RI
04/02/08	The Elmwood Foundation and the Greater Elmwood Neighborhood Services CDC’s have been serving the greater Elmwood-Providence area for over 30 years. Both of these highly successful organizations have been committed to the preservation, restoration and creation of affordable housing and revitalizing neighborhoods by transforming underserved urban places through rebuilding livable neighborhoods, community assets and resident opportunity. The Executive Director will be accountable for the overall leadership, direction and management of the agency’s resources to accomplish the CDC’s vision and goals. Reporting to the newly named Board of Directors, the primary responsibilities include fund and resource development and management, fiscal management, public and community relations, program operations, board collaboration and leading and developing staff. Preferred experience and education: • BA/BS degree. Advanced degree or coursework in Urban Policy or Planning, Community Development or related field highly valued. • A minimum of 8-10 years senior leadership experience; preferably some experience in a non-profit organization. • An entrepreneurial leader, with demonstrated experience working in a community based, diverse environment. • Working knowledge of real estate, finance, creative financing/developing diversified funding streams required. Please click HERE for full job description.
Contact Info	Please submit a resume and cover letter including salary history to: Cynthia Butler Butler & Associates Human Resources Consulting Cbutler579@aol.com Fax: 401-423-0046
Executive Director Centre/South Main Streets District Program - Jamaica Plain
1/25/08	JP Centre/South Main Streets, a Boston Main Streets Program district, seeks an Executive Director (ED). Minimum requirement 3 years professional experience in more than one of the following areas: urban planning, community organizing, marketing, sales, public relations, nonprofit management, fundraising, volunteer management or related fields. The ED works with Board of Directors and committees and is the sole staff person. Principal tasks will include program development, promotion of business district (including significant event planning for events like our popular First Thursdays art stroll), oversight of storefront improvement grants, membership development and fundraising. Works with Boston Main Streets, prepares reports, develops and maintains database and accounting systems. Position requires excellent writing and computer skills, stamina, enthusiasm, flexibility, positive energy, and the ability to work collaboratively and independently. Fluency in Spanish a plus. 40 hours/week including evening meetings and weekend activities. $35K to $40K depending on relevant skills and experience, plus benefits.
Contact Info	Send resume and detailed cover letter to: Search Committee, JP Centre/South Main Streets P.O. Box 302712 Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 E-mail: info@jpcentresouth.org (preferred) or fax: 617-522-2295

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