Job Title: Executive Director

Organization: South East  CT Community  Center of the Blind

Location: New London, CT

Hours: Part-time, Mon thru Thurs, 9 am to 1 pm, 20 to 24 hr/wk

Compensation: $19/hr during 3-month training, $20/hr upon successful completion of training

OVERVIEW

The Executive Director of the Center of the Blind is responsible for the organization's overall success by providing strategic, operational, ethical, and inspirational leadership consistent with the mission, values, policies, applicable laws, and regulations. We are seeking a dynamic individual with passion and commitment, and the ability to navigate the complexities of managing a small non-profit.

ABOUT US

For over 50 years, the South East CT Community Center of the Blind has been a 501c3 organization dedicated to serving the social, recreational, educational, referral, and advocacy needs of the blind and visually impaired population of southeastern Connecticut and assisting them in attaining and maintaining an independent lifestyle. We strive to create a positive impact through advocacy and activism in the blind and low-vision communities.

The Center was founded in 1972 through the efforts of Marjorie Heath, a blind woman who felt the need for blind and visually impaired persons to come together for social and recreational opportunities. It was incorporated on May 12, 1976. The Center offers services to the more than 1,000 legally blind residents of Southeastern Connecticut. We have an ongoing volunteer force to help with social and recreational activities, reading, clerical work, and transportation. We depend on funding from private contributions, donations, fundraising, and grants. https://centeroftheblind.com

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in non-profit management
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Proven ability to successfully fundraise and manage budgets
• Experience in coordinating with a Board of Directors
• Experience building relationships with other related agencies and groups
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Two years of college or equivalent work experience
• Computer skills including use of an Office Suite- word processing and spreadsheet, photos app, assistive technologies apps (preferred)

ROLE DESCRIPTION

• Report to the Board of Directors
• Responsible for managing all aspects of the Center, including day-to-day operations
• Coordinate the Center’s finances and budget with the finance committee
• Responsible for planning and scheduling programs, outings, and classes
• Leading efforts to prepare and submit grant applications, and post-grant reporting
• Maintaining and updating policies and procedures
• Supervising the assistive products store and the resource library
• Overseeing transportation needs
• Recruiting, training, and supervising staff and volunteers

South East CT Community Center of the Blind is an equal opportunity employer committed to team development and a supportive, respectful culture. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.