Designed to attack crime in five violent areas, or hot spots, the initiative includes collaboration between the NOPD and neighborhood residents and organizations. For more information, see this story on NOLA.com, or read the full press release issued by BCNO.

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The letter is available to read or download here (193 kb PDF).

Deadline to apply is Friday, Aug. 12, 2011.

Please e-mail letter of application, resume’ and contact information for three professional references to ursula_joseph@fmi.com.  Or mail to: Ursula Joseph, 1615 Poydras Street, Suite 1641, New Orleans, LA 70112.

For more information, please read the information below.

REQUEST FOR CANDIDATES

Principled New Orleans area nonprofit organization seeks accomplished Director of Operations.  The successful candidate will work closely with task forces and other work groups, conduct research, perform constituent services and coordinate and execute special projects.  Bachelor’s Degree required, advanced degree preferred.  Minimum of five years progressive management experience in a high-demand environment.  Strong administrative, research and organizational skills.  Highly developed oral and written communication skills.  Experience with and interest in public policy administration a plus.  Deadline to apply is Friday, August 12^th.  Please e-mail letter of application, resume’ and contact information for three professional references to ursula_joseph@fmi.com.  Or mail to: Ursula Joseph, 1615 Poydras Street, Suite 1641, New Orleans, LA 70112.

TIMELINE

• August–September: Screen resumes’; interview candidates
• September-October: Complete hiring process

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

The Director of Operations reports dually to the Chairman and Managing Director.  He/She is expected to effectively perform the following duties:

• Primary responsibility is to serve as liaison and direct support for Business Council task forces and other work groups; responsible to help coordinate task force priorities, support execution, and insure zero separation with Executive Committee priorities and full alignment with Business Council mission and values;
• Conduct research; gather and analyze data on Business Council initiatives
• Handle routine correspondence and reports
• Compose drafts of complex correspondence and reports
• Maintain financial files
• Maintain Business Council website
• Perform constituent services for Board of Directors including coordination with Managing Director and Chair in preparation of meeting agendas, materials, schedules and speakers
• Execute and follow-up on Business Council ongoing issues and agendas
• Coordinate and execute special projects as directed
• Perform other duties as assigned

BENEFITS

Eleven paid holidays per year; Paid Time Off (PTO) up to ten days per year; 401(k) Qualified Retirement Plan; Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced degree preferred.   Minimum of five years progressive management experience in a high-demand environment.   Strong administrative, research, and organizational skills.  Highly developed oral and written communications skills.  Experience with and interest in public policy administration a plus.

SALARY

Competitive.  Negotiable depending on experience.

The results are encouraging. We commend the Administration for taking positive steps toward meeting its pledge and commitment to the citizens of New Orleans.  We will continue to monitor, particularly as the Administration enters this execution phase, and will include future assessments on this website.

We ask that you join us in presenting Forward New Orleans as the collective will of the citizenry and to require our elected officials to continue moving toward accomplishing these mandates. This time we must be certain our officials are aligned with principled reform. This time we must move our New Orleans forward.

FNO’s 1st progress report, issued in 2010, is available here.

The award, which was announced today by the New Orleans Crime Coalition, will let these agencies perform a varierty of roles, including hiring lawyers, supplementing substance-abuse treatment, improving juvenile services and enhancing electronic monitoring.

The coalition, which held a news conference at New Orleans Police Department headquarters to announce the award, contains about 30 community organizations that work to improve the criminal justice system.

The Business Council is a member organization of the Crime Coalition.

Read the full story on nola.com

View BCNO’s media advisory about the announcement.

View the latest, up-to-date permit graphic (PDF format).