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 - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOB OPENING IN MICHIGAN

Position Title:  Executive Director  - Nonprofit - Jackson, MI
 
Position Description: This is a new, full time staff position that will report to the Board of Directors. The Executive Director is responsible for the leadership of Marriage Matters Jackson through the development of strong partnership with the Board of Directors, the MMJ staff and community, religious and business leaders.   This includes managing the MMJ staff, budget, fundraising, programs and overall operations, as well as implementing the organization’s vision & strategic plan, developing and implementing an effective and efficient organizational structure, and leading the organization through the currently funded transition to a new fully independent nonprofit by the summer of 2010.
 
Preferred Qualifications:
•     Bachelor’s Degree
•     A minimum of 5 years of nonprofit management experience
•     A minimum of 3 years of experience in related field
•     Familiarity with the Marriage Education movement
•     Demonstrated leadership capability and people management skills
•     Proven ability to implement strategies necessary for success
•     Strong action orientation and results focus
•     Demonstrated skills in fundraising, including grants management
•     Demonstrated interpersonal effectiveness
•     Strong business acumen and financial management skills
•     Excellent oral and written communications skills
 
Key Personal Qualifications:
•     A passion for marriage
•     If married, be in a healthy marriage
•     Personally aligned with the MMJ Vision and Mission
 
Compensation & Benefits:
•     $60,000-$70,000 USD/year depending upon relevant experience
•     Healthcare Benefits
 
Please send resumes and cover letters to (e-mail or mail ONLY):
     e-mail:      JackNear@charter.net
        Mail:     Marriage Matters Jackson, Attn: David Near
                  536 N. Jackson Street, Jackson, MI  49201

Organization Overview: Marriage Matters Jackson
Marriage Matters Jackson (MMJ) is organized to prepare, promote and preserve healthy marriage by providing enrichment and educational events, workshops and programs for single, engaged and married residents of Jackson, Michigan and surrounding communities.  MMJ has been in operation since 2006 as a community initiative and is currently in the process of a funded transition to an independent, self-sustainable nonprofit.

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Pro-life organization is seeking a full-time, High School Go for the Gold Presenter for our Marriage Works! Department.  Go to http://www.trustmarriage.com/highschool.php for further information about the program.
Go for the Gold

An in-class relationship building program for high school students and youth groups!  This is a grant-funded position through September 2011.

A healthy marriage begins with healthy relationships. Learning about dating, intimacy, sexual integrity and effective communication will help teenagers develop the building blocks necessary to have great relationships.

Go for the Gold is a free program that includes units on:

• Dating Steps
• Boundaries
• Healthy Relationships
• Financial Responsibility
• Conflict Resolution
  

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- OHIO MARRIAGE EDUCATOR

Pro-life organization is seeking a full-time, Marriage Education Program Assistant to work in our Marriage Works! Department.  Health insurance and other benefits available.  Go to http://www.trustmarriage.com/forcouples.php for further information about Marriage Works! Ohio.

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