The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), the nation’s oldest and largest organization for journalists of color, is seeking an executive director to lead it into the next decade. If you are well-organized, outgoing and passionate about journalism and diversity, skilled in managing a multimillion-dollar organization and eager to work with an engaging staff and dynamic membership, then this is your opportunity.

About NABJ
NABJ is a 34-year-old, non-profit association representing 3,000 journalists, students and media professionals. NABJ has a long history of advocacy, education, training and scholarship – in television, radio, newspapers and magazines and now on the Internet. With members in just about all 50 states and Washington, D.C., and assigned around the globe, our association of journalists, students and media-related professionals provides quality programs and services and advocates on behalf of black journalists worldwide.

Responsibilities
The NABJ executive director serves as the chief administrator of our association, responsible to the Board of Directors for the day-to-day operations. The executive director is responsible for managing all aspects of the organization, from recommending and participating in the formulation of the association’s mission, goals, and objectives and related policies to planning, organizing, managing, overseeing and directing the staff, finances, programs, publications, fundraising and general activities of the organization. The position includes considerable domestic travel.

Qualifications
The most competitive candidate for the executive director position must:

• Be a highly experienced visionary with demonstrated success in the following areas:
• Conference Management
• Finance and Accounting
• Fundraising
• Leadership and Execution
• Marketing and Branding
• Membership Recruitment and Retention
• Negotiating
• Problem Solving
• Have a proven track record of fundraising and networking, excellent oral and written communication skills
• Embrace 21st century technology
• Have at least a bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, finance or related fields
• Have experience with new media frontiers and possess the skills required to access them

The following qualifications are preferred but not required:

• Minimum of five years experience in management and leadership in an organization, corporation or association
• MBA or an advanced degree in a related field
• Previous experience working in a non-profit organization
• Previous experience planning major events

Salary
The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $135,000. The salary and bonus structure offered to the successful candidate will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The benefits package includes health and dental insurance, vacation and a bonus plan based on performance. In addition, the successful candidate will be able to enjoy additional perks such as a flexible work schedule, telecommuting and travel.

How to Apply
NABJ is being assisted with this important search by Linnie Carter & Associates LLC. All communication related to this search will be held in confidence.

Competitive applicants should e-mail the following documents to linnie@linniecarter.com:

• Cover letter typed in Microsoft Word (The cover letter should address each of the bulleted areas in the aforementioned qualifications section. The bulleted items should be formatted as subheadings, and applicants’ relevant experience should be provided below each subheading. Each subheading should be bolded.)
• Résumé typed in Microsoft Word
• One typed writing sample from the past 12 months
• Names, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of five references

Incomplete applications and those that do not adhere to the required format will not be considered. In addition, application materials must be e-mailed directly to Linnie Carter & Associates LLC. Those e-mailed or mailed elsewhere will not be considered. Finally, application materials will not be returned. 

The deadline for applications is July 5, 2010.

NABJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Communication
All communication related to the application process will be handled via e-mail. No telephone calls will be accepted or returned.

Reference and Background Checks
Reference and background checks will be conducted on the finalists for the position. No offer will be made without completed reference and background checks.

Timeline for Process
The following activities and dates are tentative and subject to change: