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Executive Director

Job Description

DUTIES OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Executive Director’s duties may include but are not limited to the following categories:
 
General Management and Administration of the IUSBN
  • Uphold the mission statement, values and vision of the IUSBN
  • Regularly communicate with the President, Executive Committee, and Board of Directors
  • Prepare professional reports for each IUSBN Committee and the IUSBN Board
  • Organize and conduct committee and Board meetings
  • Supervise daily tasks, and professionally develop staff members, interns etc.
  • Maintain and update office computer equipment, website and software
  • Organize and maintain archives of IUSBN documents (meeting agenda, minutes, event announcements, written communication of importance, registration etc.)
  • Maintain IUSBN member databases, IUSBN distribution list etc.
  • Cultivate and nurture a base of volunteers to assist at large programs
  • Proactively work to gain an extensive knowledge of Indian businesses in the US including key executives and how companies are inter-related
  • Maintain and foster productive collaborations with IUSBN partner organizations.
Financial Management
  • Work with Treasurer to ensure timely processing of all revenue and expenses
  • Negotiate all lease and other financial agreements in the best interest of the IUSBN
  • Generate income for IUSBN by selling advertising opportunities to members and potential sponsors (website, directory, etc.)
Programs and Events
  • Utilize IUSBN programs as a networking tool for IUSBN – take the opportunity to “plant seeds” for future programs & sponsorships with attending members
  • Initiate and lead program activities from inception to completion
 Membership Recruitment/Retention
  • Initiate and implement membership recruitment and retention strategies for companies in India and the USA
 Marketing and Networking
  • Enhance the visibility of the IUSBN and build collaborative relationships with other organizations
  • Represent the IUSBN at relevant functions – network outside of IUSBN
  • Oversee publication and distribution of all IUSBN written materials
 QUALIFICATIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Executive Director should demonstrate the following credentials and capabilities.
Bachelor’s degree minimum. Post-graduate degree in allied field e.g. business, management, marketing etc. a plus.
  • High level of integrity, ethics, maturity, diplomacy and professionalism
  • Entrepreneurial, pro-active mind-set, enjoys working in a growth-stage environment
  • Ability to perform a wide variety of functions, and learn new skills quickly
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse professionals and cultural backgrounds
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills
  • Strategic thinker with a practical sense of reality in complex organizations
  • Ability to develop trust-based relationships
 Language & Cultural understanding
  • Outstanding written and oral communication
  • Excellent understanding of American culture, business practices and etiquette
  • Excellent understanding of Indian culture, business practices and etiquette
  • Excellent public relations and networking skills.
  • Experience working or volunteering with non-profit organizations a plus
 Miscellaneous
Flexible work hours; ability to work nights and weekends if necessary 
Computer competency: Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
Contact Information:
Please email a cover letter describing why you would be perfect for the position, and CV to information@iusbn.org