Executive Director
State of Nebraska

Job Info

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Description
Are you a dedicated and focused professional committed to success? Do you thrive interacting and collaborating with others? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our growing team! In this newly developed position, you will lead and manage all areas of the Commission on Latino- Americans while growing this meaningful role.

Before we dive into what we need, let us show off what you get!

• Workplace flexibility
• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave equating to 24 days your first year, accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal government
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• A safe and secure environment

Examples of Work
In your first 12 months in this role you'll:

• Promote the importance and mission of the Commission
• Prepare for and attend community events across Nebraska
• Collaborate with communities to identify and promote education and skill set needed on behalf of the Latino American community
• Ensure Spanish resources available to the public in the areas of: Health, Education, and Legal procedures
• Promote and ensure easy access to resources of the State, and the University for business entrepreneurs in the Latino American community

Qualifications / Requirements
Must:

• Have Bachelor's degree
• Be fluent in Spanish and English
• Have leadership & budget experience
• Be willing and able to travel
• Have basic knowledge of state and local government
• Have strong computer skills
• Be a warm, natural leader with an ability to guide and influence others in a positive way
• Have proven success creating valuable and trusted relationships
• Know how to jump from strategic thinking to tactical work
• Have high Emotional Intelligence (EQ) with a desire to constantly improve

You'll stand out from the crowd with:

• Experience in Public Administration
• Experience lobbying
• Master's degree
• Commitment to the Mission

Location of position:
1445 K St., Lincoln, NE 68508

Interested applicants can send their resume directly to the attention of Serenity Kinney, serenity.kinney@nebraska.gov

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