AER Executive Director Job Opening
(February 13th, 2006)
The Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER), an international membership organization of professionals who provide services to people with visual impairments, is currently searching for an Executive Director.
Reporting to the board of directors, the Executive Director is responsible for planning, developing and managing the activities of AER with an annual budget of $830,000 and a staff of 4. The salary range is $65k - $80k.
The candidate must have a bachelor?s degree and at least 2 years experience in management or directorship of a membership or non-profit organization. AER seeks an Executive Director who is an excellent communicator, skilled at fiscal management and human resources, and able to facilitate interagency cooperation.
Effective presentation and public relations skills are essential. An awareness of issues relating to people with disabilities is desired. The Executive Director will need to travel and participate in weekend meetings and events.
For a detailed job description go to the AER website at www.aerbvi.org.
Qualified candidates should submit a letter of application and resume by email to edjob@aerbvi.org. No faxes will be accepted. All applications must be received by 9:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on Wednesday, March 15, 2006.
AER is an Equal Opportunity Employer (minority, gender, disabled)