Position Opening: President
LVC, a Washington, DC-based community of faith that unites people to work for peace with justice, is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking and creative president to partner with stakeholders in meeting the organization's mission while raising its national profile and impact. LVC places full-time, stipended volunteers with non-profit organizations and ministries in 16 cities to work for peace with justice. While working for justice, LVC Volunteers live together in intentional household communities of 4-7 people and encourage simple,sustainable living.
The President of the Lutheran Volunteer Corps is responsible for the overall direction and management of the organization. The President will create and build relationships with key constituents including donors, prospects, community organizations, spiritual leaders, placements and others with the goal of expanding the resources available to accomplish the mission of LVC. Leading by example, the President will demonstrate commitment to advancing the goals of the organization by ensuring strong financial health and sustainability, a motivated, high functioning workforce, and promoting the profile of the Lutheran Volunteer Corps nationally. The President functions as the leader of the Lutheran Volunteer Corps staff team and, with the LVC Board of Directors, is responsible for ensuring that LVC advances and upholds its mission as embodied in the mission statement. This is a full-time position currently based in Washington, DC.
You may download a complete job description here.
To apply, submit resume with cover letter and names and contact information of three references by email to searchteam@lutheranvolunteercorps.org. In the cover letter, address in some detail your experience and demonstrated competence with respect to each of the core responsibilities listed in the position description. Also, to the extent you have not already done so, explain how you have demonstrated the qualifications listed for the position. Attachments in Word or pdf only. Telephone inquiries are discouraged. Organizational information is available at www.lutheranvolunteercorps.org. Search is open until position is filled.
