GGFYP Hiring Executive Director

By laurie.dell | May 5, 2011 at 6:38 pm | No comments | Front Slider

Updated 4/11/2011

Position

Executive Director, Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals Organization

Reports to:

GGFYP Board of Directors

Objective:

Grow and maintain a thriving Young Professionals organization by advancing the interest of the Greater
Grand Forks community as it relates to the issues that impact Young Professionals.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Develop a thorough knowledge of the GGFYPs – understanding the history of the organization
  and community and the goals for GGFYP’s future.
• Work with Young Professionals (YPs) and Established Professionals (EPs) to build, maintain, and
  support initiatives that attract and retain young professionals in our community
• Establish relationships with community partners including city leaders, community
  organizations, and local businesses
• Establish professional development and leadership opportunities for YPs
• Define and implement operating guidelines including financial management, goal planning,
  policy review, procedures, reporting methods, communication guidelines, record keeping,
  committee structure, board positions, etc.
• Plan and implement YP and community activities, events, and programs

Consults with:

The Chamber, Grand Forks/East Grand Forks, Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation,
and Launch Grand Forks Committee, Corporate Sponsors, YP Advisory Board

Terms of Employment:

• 40hours per week
• Starting salary: $35,000‐$45,000 plus benefits

Qualifications:

• 2 or 4 year post‐secondary degree
• Knowledgeable about the amenities, activities and rapport of the Grand Forks/East Grand Forks
  community and the GGFYPs
• Strong leadership and organization skills
• Self starter, ability to take initiative to develop new ideas, programs, and activities
• Flexible, ability to adapt to new demands and situations