Job Opening: Half-Time Executive Director

Iowa City Foreign Relations Council Executive Director Half-Time Position
The Iowa City Foreign Relations Council (ICFRC) Board of Directors invites applications for the half-time position of Executive Director.
The ICFRC, based in Iowa City, seeks a dynamic, flexible, collaborative Executive Director to carry out its mission to promote understanding of international issues by hosting over thirty community forums per year featuring expert speakers both local and from around the world.
Job Description
Specific duties and responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, coordinate and monitor ICFRC programs (both in person and virtual);
• Collaborate with a working Board of Directors, including preparation of monthly reports for Board meetings, and serve in an ex-officio advisory role on its committees.
• Review operational expenditures and revenues, maintain contracts, and prepare budgets for Board approval in collaboration with Finance Committee and bookkeeper;
• Maintain and analyze membership and program data, provide monthly membership and program updates to the Board, and study program impact on members;
• Apply for grants and administer awarded grants and assist the Board in fundraising efforts;
• Recruit, train, and supervise University of Iowa student interns in order to accomplish duties and goals of the organization;
• Welcome the richness of talent from a diverse workforce and recognize that diversity brings stimulation, challenge, and energy that contribute to a productive and effective workplace;
• Build networks of contacts, members and sponsors and raise the visibility of the organization in the community through public speaking and other community outreach activities;
• Serve as liaison with public and private agencies and the University of Iowa in carrying out the mission of ICFRC;
• Seek opportunities to enhance one's own professional knowledge, skills and abilities;
• Hire luncheon caterers.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
• Proficiency in basic office computer applications (e.g., Word and Excel);
• Familiarity with the Iowa City/Coralville community, on and off the University of Iowa campus; and
• Ability to assist and supervise programs (the setting up and taking down of in person luncheons and presenting the virtual programs).

Desired:

• Demonstrated interest and knowledge of current international events;
• Familiarity and proficiency with social media and membership and event management platforms;
• Nonprofit administrative experience; and
• Event management, budgeting, and fundraising experience.
  

Salary and Benefits:

• The Executive Director position is a half-time assignment with salary range of $22,000 to $25,000 per annum (including two weeks paid vacation). It does not include health insurance.

Application Process:

• Applications will be accepted up until February 19, 2021 but review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
• Anticipated start date is April 15, 2021 (with limited flexibility).
• Interested applicants should send letters of interest accompanied by an up-to-date resume to: Dave Martin, ICFRC President, at dndmartin1@mchsi.com