Job
Listing:
The
Chai
Project,
New
Brunswick,
New
Jersey
4/20/01
The Chai Project is seeking an Executive Director. This grassroots, harm reduction organization supports users of illicit substances and those who are sexually active in their innate desire to be healthy, happy and safe. By making accessible the tools and information needed to improve and maintain their health and well-being, the Chai Project recognizes the competence of each human being to protect and help themselves, their families and the communities in which they live. The Chai Project is a New Brunswick, New Jersey-based not-for-profit organization with a staff of 4 full-time and 3 part-time staff, volunteers and interns. Responsibilities will include managing the staff (including hiring, assessing training needs, arranging training, and day-to-day supervision); developing and implementing, with the Board and staff, harm reduction programming; managing an annual organizational budget of approximately $300,000 (including paying bills, managing cash flow, and reporting to funders); developing resources for the agency (including researching potential funders, proposal development, and working with the Board on fundraising activities); managing existing relationships with funders; fulfilling case management responsibilities; procuring goods and services; and representing the organization at local, state, and national meetings. The successful candidate will be committed to harm reduction philosophy, have the ability to write and to handle crises, be personable and flexible, and hold a valid driver’s license. Current funding allows between $28,000 and 31,000 for this position. The Board of Directors is dissatisfied with this level of compensation, and will provide the support necessary to garner additional funding to increase this salary. Resumes should be submitted to the Personnel Committee c/o The Chai Project, Inc., P.O. Box 1470, New Brunswick, NJ 08903. In addition, resumes can be sent by e-mail as attachments to [email protected].
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