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CONTRACT BASIS - WORKSHOP COORDINATOR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
POSITION
ANNOUNCEMENT
CONTRACT BASIS - WORKSHOP COORDINATOR
ORGANIZATION: Nevada Association of the Deaf (NVAD) Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advocacy Resource Center (DHHARC) is a statewide advocacy, resource, telecommunications distribution, and direct service center offering advocacy, referral and community education services throughout Nevada. The Headquarter is in Carson City with centers in Las Vegas and Reno/Sparks.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Location: Position available in Carson City, Las Vegas, Reno/Sparks and Elko
Posting date: November 21, 2007
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
On contract service basis, individual will coordinate workshops to be provided to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community to educate them in various aspects of independent living in Carson City, Las Vegas or Reno/Sparks. These workshops can be on a variety of topics including but not restricted to tax, medical/health issues, addiction anonymous, ADA/laws, nutrition/cooking class, law enforcement/ID thief, and deaf culture/history. Will be expected to coordinate and maintain scheduling of workshops and find a location. Detail records of workshops including the number of people in attendance, the material covered and the date of the workshop. All participants will be asked to fill out an evaluation form after the workshops. All duties will be supervised by Office and Communication Support Specialist.
FEE: Between $250 to $500 per workshop
TO APPLY:
All applicants need to submit a letter of interest to DHHARC at 1800 Highway 50 East, Suite 205, Carson City, NV 89701 or contact at 775-887-1060 V/TTY/VP.
DHHARC selects applicants based on contract service according to knowledge, skills and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ORGANIZATION: Nevada Association of the Deaf (NVAD) Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advocacy Resource Center (DHHARC) is a statewide advocacy, resource, telecommunications distribution, and direct service center offering advocacy, referral and community education services throughout Nevada. The Headquarter is in Carson City with centers in Las Vegas and Reno.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Type of appointment: Full-Time
Location: Position available in Carson City, Reno or Las Vegas
Posting date: December 19, 2007
Closing date: January 30, 2008
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
· Responsible for leadership and management oversight of satellite offices
· Responsible for strategic planning, advocacy and leadership direction of Deaf Community on behalf of the Association for the benefit of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Citizenry of Nevada and as approved by the Board of Directors. Develop plans identifying budgetary, fundraising and grant writing concerns for new programs and current programs; Submit funding proposals
· Work with governmental, for profit and non-profit entities in developing and collaborating on programmatic goals that will focus on interagency agreements and shared social responsibilities on services that will be of benefit to deaf and hard of hearing individuals serving individuals from cradle to grave.
· Responsible for coordinating, protecting and enforcing educational, interpreting, social services, legal and other related advocacy services and access to services statewide benefiting Deaf and Hard of Hearing populations.
· Work with funding/budgetary partners in developing budget and executing fiscal goals for the association
· Work with state legislation in developing and implementing programmatic and legislative goals
· Be prepared to meet and justify performance outcomes and measure outcomes based on activities of DHHARC in the field
· Ability to demonstrate Integrity, Ethics and Moral Leadership is required as the head of the agency
· Analyzes Program Needs to develop or modify new/existing programs; Confers with DHHARC and other entities (such as PUC, ODS) and legislative bodies on strategic and budget needs of community programs in question
· Plans and develops outreach and programmatic development needs of the organization as it pertains to community education, social services and community as it pertains to deafness, education, social services and other impacted areas as it pertains to deaf and hard of hearing communities.
Responsibilities as assigned by Executive Committee, or Executive Board of NVAD (Nevada Association of the Deaf)
SALARY: $55,350 - $57,564 DOE, plus customary benefits. Salary will increase as additional grant funding is obtained.
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
· 3-5 years of management experience specializing in employee relations, staff training and development and resource management
· Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and measuring outcome by objectives
· Excellent interpersonal skills
· Fiscal experience and management experience required
· Advocacy; Social Services/Human Services; and Non-Profit management experience preferred
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
· Masters in Public Administration or related field preferred; Bachelors of Arts/Science in related Human Services discipline required.
TO APPLY:
All applicants must submit a letter of interest, a resume and three letters of reference to DHHARC at: 1800 Highway 50 East Suite 205, Carson City, NV 89701
APPLICANTIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 PM ON OR BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE (January 30, 2008)
DHHARC selects applicants for employment based on job related knowledge, skills and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.
For further information contact NVAD Board Vice-Chair Jana Vickers at 775-887-1060 V/TTY/VP.