Executive Secretary Position Announcement

Friends World Committee for Consultation Section of the Americas seeks a Friend for appointment as Executive Secretary beginning May 1, 2011. The Section’s Executive Secretary is the spiritual and practical leader of the organization in collaboration with the Executive Committee. She or he facilitates and supports the governance of this Quaker organization. He or she, with the Executive Committee, develops, focuses and implements the organization’s vision, while anticipating the future and being open to and facilitating strategic planning and needed changes. As the chief administrative officer, the Executive Secretary is responsible for employing, managing and supervising the staff, budgeting, financial administration, fundraising, outreach and interpretation. The person works with other FWCC offices and Sections around the world and relates to Yearly Meetings and Quaker organizations in the Americas.

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Application deadline: December 1, 2010
Starting date: May 1, 2011
For further information contact Ann Stever, Clerk of the Search Committee.