Executive Director - Call to Action/USA

Executive Director - Call to Action/USA
Job Descripton: POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Executive Director reports
to a national Board and supervises a staff of 10 project/role-designated
employees. Responsibilities include working with the Board to develop,
implement and monitor a long-range plan for CTA; developing policies and
procedures to guide the day-to-day operations of the organization;
hiring/firing, evaluating and supervising all CTA staff; providing good
public relations in the broader Catholic community and within the larger
church reform community; and managing the fiscal performance of the
organization, including preparation of the annual operating budget and
development of an effective fundraising program.

LEADERSHIP QUALITIES & APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
The successful candidate for this position will demonstrate:
- the ability to embrace CTA's mission, agenda and programs.
- the ability to support church reform and Catholic social justice
organizations.
- that she or he possesses knowledge of church reform history and
CTA's connection to Vatican II.
- that he or she has the experience, ability, and comfort in working
with fundraising, media, publications, and website management.
- that she or he can manage the operations of the organization and
lead in establishing long range goals.
- that he or she possesses a Bachelors degree, Masters preferred, in
areas of study deemed related to the requirements of this position.
- that she or he has significant work experience deemed to be
transferable to the requirements of this position.
- background in, experience with or formal training in anti-racism
and non-violence action strategies.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Interested candidates should electronically submit
the following:
-- Resume/cover letter detailing experience and leadership skills
relating to this position.
-- 500 – 1,000 word written statement that addresses your thoughts
and ideas on:
a) The role of the laity in the Catholic Church
b) Your own understanding of what it means to be church in today's
world
c) Why renewal within the Catholic Church is needed.
Contact Information: The application and any questions about the
information described above should be submitted electronically to Tamar
Yager at ctayager@gmail.com, with the subject heading "CTA Executive
Director Search." Applications will begin to be evaluated and
screened by the search committee after June 1, 2008.
Job Link: www.cta-usa.org