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Who we are
The South Carolina Association for
the Education of Young Children, headquartered in Columbia, hereby
known as SCAEYC, is a statewide professional organization whose
mission is to improve early care and education and to support
parents of young children. SCAEYC is a state affiliate of the
national Association for the Education Young Children, also know as
NAEYC.
Scope of Work
It is the intent of the
SCAEYC State Affiliate Board to solicit responses for a part-time
consultant position of Executive Director to provide guidance and
assistance to implement the SCAYEC Strategic plan. Consultants must
be able to provide expertise, direction and assistance o the Board
in the implementation of the Strategic Plan to ensure that SCAEYC
remains a high performing, inclusive organization. This person will
be expected to work with the Board to develop a detailed plan of
operation to structure and organize our office and ensure compliance
with SCAEYC and NAEYC legislation, policies and procedures. The
consultant must work with the Board to ensure that services are
implemented in a timely manner.
The Executive Director shall work with the Board to comply
with and perform the following:
1.
Provide monthly written status reports to the Executive Board
regarding on-going work as outlined in this job description.
2.
Attend all bi-monthly meetings of the Board of Directors.
Present status report on all business functions and recommendations
for further action.
3.
Oversee and coordinate all functions related to the annual
fall conference.
4.
Manage and daily financial activities of the organization.
5.
Develop and implement systems and processes to establish and
maintain records of the organization.
6.
Serve as a representative for SCAEYC at state and local
meetings, legislative hearings, and conferences as requested by the
Board.
7.
Develop fund raising strategies to support the work of the
organization
8.
Serve as a liaison between SCAEYC and NAEYC and provide
information to the Board regarding NAEYC initiatives and directives.
9.
Develop strategies to strengthen local cluster/chapter
membership, leadership and participation in the organization.
10.
Service as contact representative for the organization.
11.
Perform other duties as requested by the Board.
Compensation and Agreement Period
Consultants wishing to be
considered must submit a current resume and cover letter outlining
their qualifications and interest. Three letters of recommendation
as to character, professional knowledge and experience in sealed,
signed envelopes should be included. Please include the daytime
phone numbers for references.
1.
A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education
or related field with at least three years of professional
experience in the areas of education, public policy or human
service.
2.
Familiarity with basic computer functions and web site
design.
3.
Experience with conference planning, fund raising, grant
writing, financial management, political advocacy and program
management preferred.
4.
Knowledge of and membership in NAEYC or SCAEYC is desired.
Applications will be accepted until position
is filled. Please mail your cover letter, résumé and letters of
recommendation to: SCAYEC Director Search, P.O. Box 7111, Columbia,
SC 29202.
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