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Computer Professionals for Social Responsiblity

CPSR News Volume 13, Number 2: Summer 1995

The Executive Director also acts as the principal organizational spokesperson In that capacity, the Executive Director is responsible for initiating external outreach and public relations, interacting with the media, writing articles and giving talks that explain and publicize CPSR's position, and finding ways to utilize the technical resources and skills of the CPSR membership.

The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the organization's day-to-day financial management, including approval of expenses; interaction with bookkeeping, accounting, and payroll services; and, in conjunction with the financial staff and CPSR Treasurer, the preparation of an annual budget and financial status report. The Executive Director is also responsible for managing the office, setting administrative priorities, maintaining internal communications, and monitoring project work done by other staff.

The Executive Director is hired by the CPSR Board, reports to the president, is an ax-officio member of the Executive Committee, and is evaluated by the Board's Personnel Committee. In consultation with appropriate committees, the Executive Director hires, fires, and supervises the rest of the CPSR staff within the context of the organization's personnel policies and procedures. The Executive Director is responsible for communicating on a timely basis with the Board of Directors and providing the board with the information it needs to maintain its oversight responsibilities.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a successful track record pursuing a variety of fundraising strategies; solid financial management skills and experience; a general familiarity with information policy issues and the ability to quickly learn more; an extremely high level of communication skills; experience managing and/or leading a membership-based activist-oriented nonprofit organization; and a commitment to and history of working with a diverse membership that includes people with varying levels of technical expertise. Because much of CPSR's work is carried out electronically, the successful candidate must also feel comfortable using modern computer technology, including electronic mail, spreadsheets, database systems, and desktop publishing.

The position is located at the CPSR national office in Palo Alto, California. Salary depends on qualifications and experience and includes a flexible benefit package.

CPSR is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to:

CPSR Executive Director Search
P.O. Box 717
Palo Alto, CA 94302-0717
(E-mail: cpsr-ed-search@cpsr.org)

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