Full-Time

Office-based in Cambridge, MA

District Director

GOAL

Manage, execute and perform field operations for student placement; host family recruitment; school relations and field development within assigned field boundaries to meet set benchmarks and goals. Develop and maintain an agreed number of volunteer areas. Identify and train volunteer area coordinators according to standard criteria. Work with area coordinators and assigned staff to recruit, train and maintain volunteers to deliver a quality program and achieve field goals as agreed upon with the District Director and detailed in the annual Field Plan. Deliver YFU program to include monthly contact support and 5 orientation programs

CORE SKILLS REQUIRED:

• People skills: ability to successfully lead; motivate; delegate and empower people. A community organizer and strong networker; sales-oriented; an interactive, confident communicator who displays a positive attitude and approach. A creative nature and an entrepreneurial approach with excellent persuasion skills.
• Office equipment and computer knowledge: intermediate level abilities and hands-on skills with Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook/MS Office Suite
• Administrative ability: familiarity with setting agendas; event planning; meetings; create structures and spreadsheets

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferably in sales; volunteer management, international relations, education, and/or organizational development.
• Excellent leadership and supervisory skills; volunteer management highly desired.
• Previous intercultural and/or student exchange experience preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal, listening, problem solving, and diplomatic skills and ability to handle sensitive matters discreetly. Strong aptitude to make sound decision.
• Demonstrated ability to work productively under pressure; able to consistently meet goals.
• Computer literacy; flexibility, reliability and dependability required.
• Ability to work beyond normal business hours including weekends and late evenings during peak season. Occasional overnight travel within District boundaries and for national conference.CORE SKILLS REQUIRED:

For consideration, forward resume and cover letter to hr@yfu.org.  Reference FD-NE

02.03.2012 at 12:16 PM.