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The following positions are currently available at Women's American ORT. All openings offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, promotability and the chance to make a difference in someone's life. Positions are in NYC except as indicated. Please send your resume and cover letter indicating position(s) of interest to: Human Resources Department, Women's American ORT, 315 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010, or fax to 212.674.3057 or e-mail jobs@www.waort.org. All cover letters should include salary requirements. We regret that we are unable to acknowledge receipt of resumes. Only those applicants who qualify for a position will be contacted. NO CALLS PLEASE.

Regional Director
Administrative Assistants
Store Managers
National Director of Retail Operations
Associate Directors of Young Leadership and Development

Regional Director

Dynamic, creative individual is needed to develop, implement and promote fund-raising, membership and special events in the Detroit area. Manage local office. Min. 3-5 yrs professional fund-raising/special events experience and background as liaison to volunteer leadership needed. Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and computer literacy a must. Positions report to National Director of Field Development in Atlanta.

Administrative Assistants

Highly organized, intelligent, detail-oriented assistants sought by communications/marketing, fund-raising, and meetings and planning departments. All positions require outstanding interpersonal, administrative and communication skills, the ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, a minimum of 50 wpm typing, proficiency in WordPerfect or Word and Excel. At least two years relevant administrative/secretarial experience, preferably in a similar department. Desktop publishing, Web site and strong writing skills a plus for position in marketing department.

Store Managers

Outgoing individuals needed to oversee thrift and consignment stores. We operate stores in California, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia. We currently have openings in several stores. Responsibilities include staffing, scheduling, merchandising, and development of sales and marketing programs. Retail management experience required, especially in a multi-unit environment. Consignment or thrift shop experience is helpful. An ability to coordinate and work with local organization volunteer leadership is necessary. Positions will report to National Director of Retail Operations in NYC.

National Director of Retail Operations

Strong leader needed to oversee and consolidate the operation of resale and consignment stores in California, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Responsibilities include advertising, marketing, staffing, creation of operating policies and procedures, goal setting for sales and productivity, and coordinating physical plant issues with Chief Operating Officer. Work with local lay leaders and store managers on a regular basis. Significant travel is required. Chain-store managerial experience in a retail setting is mandatory. Experience should include advertising, buying, employee supervision, budgeting and financial reporting. Exposure to state consumer laws and building code issues helpful. Outstanding interpersonal skills are a must.

Associate Directors of Young Leadership

Two creative self-starters needed to manage special projects for young leadership segment (ages 25-45) of organization. Coordinate leadership recruitment and development, donor campaigns, events and marketing/solicitation strategies. One position will cover various cities along the West Coast and the other will cover Florida and other areas along the East Coast. Some travel and evenings/weekends required. Min 3-5 years solid non-profit event-planning and fund-raising background needed. Strong interpersonal, organizational, leadership, administrative and computer skills required. Positions report to National Director of Young Leadership in NYC.