Oikocredit International has empowered millions of people across more than 70 countries to improve their lives through access to finance over their 40-year history. Oikocredit International is a leading social investment and International development cooperative based in the Netherlands. Oikocredit US is a 10-year-old membership-based development and outreach organization supporting the work of Oikocredit through education events and community membership. We are seeking visionary leadership as we transition from a volunteer-managed association to a professional organization and grow and invest for the future. We have a strong plan to raise funds and build our membership network and build support for the work of Oikocredit US and wider social justice education across the United States.
Oikocredit US is looking for an Executive Director to fill a dynamic and exciting position and build our local support association into a national organization from the ground up. This individual will be comfortable acting as the face and voice of Oikocredit US, with an understanding of communication prioritization and dissemination to a volunteer-based Board of Directors. He or she will be willing to adapt and grow with the position, as Oikocredit US expands our presence and brand in the United States. He or she would work collaboratively with the Board of Directors to refine and implement the organization’s strategic plan.
The Executive Director will oversee an Operations Manager, who will support these tasks, among others.
Comfortable working with diverse stakeholders, including churches, foundations, philanthropists, corporations, community groups, volunteers, donors, etc.
Please submit a letter of interest and your resume to jobs.usa@oikocredit.org. Preference will be given to applications received before 6:00pm PT October 8, 2018.
If selected for an interview, candidates will be asked to provide three (3) references, at least two (2) of which must be professional references.
Oikocredit US is an equal opportunity employer.