Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala

Job Opportunities
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NISGUA SEEKS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Join the 500-year struggle for the dignity and human rights of the people of Latin America, specifically in Guatemala. The Network In Solidarity with the People of Guatemala (NISGUA), is a key organization supporting their struggle and working to raise awareness in North America. We invite qualified candidates to apply for the position of Executive Director.

The Executive Director will coordinate the continuation of more than 2 decades of vitally important work. NISGUA was formed in 1981, as a non-profit organization, to work in solidarity with the people oppressed, persecuted, and targeted by the Guatemalan military dictatorships and economic elites supported by US government policies and aid. Even after the signing of the 1996 Peace Accords that ended Guatemala‘s 36-year internal armed conflict, NISGUA’s mission statement remains relevant:

“To support the social movement in Guatemala for a democratic, multiethnic and multicultural society, based on socioeconomic justice and full respect for human rights and freedom of expression. In addition, we work to educate and empower U.S. citizens in their efforts to influence U.S. policy towards Guatemala in support of the above goals, to build links between social justice initiatives in Guatemala and the U.S. and to promote grassroots organizing efforts that forge ties of solidarity and understanding between the peoples of both countries.”

NISGUA stands with Guatemala’s people. They still face poverty, economic victimization, resource exploitation, environmental disasters, racism, criminal violence, and the unresolved history of oppression by the army and its supporters, many of whom remain in positions of power and influence.

The Executive Director’s responsibilities:

Determine strategic campaigns, programs, and policies, in close consultation with the Board of Directors.
Provide our staff in Washington, DC, and Guatemala City with the leadership, resources, and example needed to implement programs in a work environment that values consensus.
Ensure NISGUA’s financial stability through managing fundraising activities and monitoring our $390,000 annual budget.
Maintain communication with the coalition partners, committees and organizations in the U.S. and Guatemala that are parts of the NISGUA network.
Lead NISGUA in our current process of forming and implementing a strategic plan.

Qualifications:

Demonstrated management and fundraising skills in non-profit organizations/NGOs.
Organizing experience and familiarity with international solidarity and social justice movements (Guatemala or Latin America experience highly desirable).
Experience and willingness to work in collaboration with the Board of Directors and staff.
Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication (Fluency in Spanish highly desirable).
Computer literacy.
Willingness to make a commitment for a minimum of 2 years.

This is a full-time position in our Washington, DC office. NISGUA offers a salary commensurate with experience, and a competitive benefits package (health and dental coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation, holidays). Starting date is immediate, and the position will remain open until filled.

Applicants should email, in a single document, a cover letter, resume, two short writing samples, negotiable salary expectations, and a list of three references to: Executive Director Search, execdirector[AT]nisgua.org.

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print \| close window Job Opportunities ............................................................................................ NISGUA SEEKS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Join the 500-year struggle for the dignity and human rights of the people of Latin America, specifically in Guatemala. The Network In Solidarity with the People of Guatemala (NISGUA), is a key organization supporting their struggle and working to raise awareness in North America. We invite qualified candidates to apply for the position of Executive Director. The Executive Director will coordinate the continuation of more than 2 decades of vitally important work. NISGUA was formed in 1981, as a non-profit organization, to work in solidarity with the people oppressed, persecuted, and targeted by the Guatemalan military dictatorships and economic elites supported by US government policies and aid. Even after the signing of the 1996 Peace Accords that ended Guatemala‘s 36-year internal armed conflict, NISGUA’s mission statement remains relevant: “To support the social movement in Guatemala for a democratic, multiethnic and multicultural society, based on socioeconomic justice and full respect for human rights and freedom of expression. In addition, we work to educate and empower U.S. citizens in their efforts to influence U.S. policy towards Guatemala in support of the above goals, to build links between social justice initiatives in Guatemala and the U.S. and to promote grassroots organizing efforts that forge ties of solidarity and understanding between the peoples of both countries.” NISGUA stands with Guatemala’s people. They still face poverty, economic victimization, resource exploitation, environmental disasters, racism, criminal violence, and the unresolved history of oppression by the army and its supporters, many of whom remain in positions of power and influence. The Executive Director’s responsibilities: Determine strategic campaigns, programs, and policies, in close consultation with the Board of Directors. Provide our staff in Washington, DC, and Guatemala City with the leadership, resources, and example needed to implement programs in a work environment that values consensus. Ensure NISGUA’s financial stability through managing fundraising activities and monitoring our $390,000 annual budget. Maintain communication with the coalition partners, committees and organizations in the U.S. and Guatemala that are parts of the NISGUA network. Lead NISGUA in our current process of forming and implementing a strategic plan. Qualifications: Demonstrated management and fundraising skills in non-profit organizations/NGOs. Organizing experience and familiarity with international solidarity and social justice movements (Guatemala or Latin America experience highly desirable). Experience and willingness to work in collaboration with the Board of Directors and staff. Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication (Fluency in Spanish highly desirable). Computer literacy. Willingness to make a commitment for a minimum of 2 years. This is a full-time position in our Washington, DC office. NISGUA offers a salary commensurate with experience, and a competitive benefits package (health and dental coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation, holidays). Starting date is immediate, and the position will remain open until filled. Applicants should email, in a single document, a cover letter, resume, two short writing samples, negotiable salary expectations, and a list of three references to: Executive Director Search, execdirector[AT]nisgua.org. print \| close window