About Us
Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) is a community-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Chicagoland's diverse immigrant and refugee communities. Established in 1981, CMAA is a cornerstone of the "Asia on Argyle" corridor of the Uptown Neighborhood of Chicago with a satellite office in Elgin, IL, providing programs to serve our community across generations. We offer after-school, summer camp, and mentoring programs for young people. For adults, we provide case management and social services, education including English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, job preparation and placement services, and immigration and citizenship case assistance. We connect older adults to in-home care support and community enrichment through our Golden Age Club. Finally, we support entrepreneurs and small businesses as the only AAPI-led Small Business Development Center in Illinois.
Job Description
The Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) is seeking a highly flexible and adaptable individual for the position of Executive Director. The Executive Director will provide leadership in fulfilling the agency's mission through the strategic development and implementation of its program services, funding base and revenue sources, and long-term sustainability. The Executive Director will report to the Board of Directors and collaborate closely with them to implement policies and programs with sound fiscal and organizational management. Additionally, the Executive Director will work alongside the President to ensure effective meetings of the Board of Directors are prepared for and executed. This position also involves preparing and executing plans for fundraising efforts.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Provides long-term programmatic, financial, community and capital asset management.
• Oversees 350+ employees
• Facilitates strategic planning for the agency and its various growth initiatives
• Manages the Directors of Finance, Development, Programs and Operations
• Develops relationships with grantors, foundations, corporations, non-profit organizational partners, major donors and the media.
• Provides the Board of Directors with monthly updates on finances, program management and services. Keeps the Board and staff informed on all issues related to the Agency.
• Assists Board in carrying out all responsibilities of a non-profit legal entity.
• Cultivates and stewards major donors and their philanthropic gifts in partnership with the Development Director and Board of Directors.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with government agencies.
• Promotes a positive image, and acts as a representative (in the best interest of) the agency throughout the community.
• Prepares the annual budget in partnership with the Director of Finance for Board consideration.
• Controls expenditures within the approved budget and within available income.
• Acts/serves as an agency representative and spokesperson.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree, ideally Master's degree in Social Sciences and/or Management with at least 10 years of senior management experience
• Bilingual ability (Cantonese/English), highly desired
• Administration of a non-profit/Social Service Organization and a record of accomplishment in Program, Personnel and Financial Management and Resource Development preferred
• Previous experience with multiple funding contracts
• Excellent writing and speaking skills essential
• Experience/knowledge of immigrant/refugee communities preferred
• Excellent management and team player skills required
• Knowledge and experience in non-profit accounting preferred
• Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop high-performance teams, set and achieve strategic objectives, and manage a budget
• Past success working with a Board of Directors with the ability to cultivate existing board member relationships
• Strong marketing, public relations, and fundraising experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders and cultures
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills
• Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach to business planning
• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people
• Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Self-starter who is highly motivated, organized and detail-oriented
• Can work independently and work collaboratively with a team as well
• Ability to exercise good judgment and handle sensitive matters as needed
• Ability to handle confidential information with great care
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize projects
• Honest and dependable professional
• Possess strong cultural sensitivity and superior cross-cultural communication skills

Work Environment

• This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
• This is a largely sedentary role, however, some filing is required. This could require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary.
• This job operates predominately in office clerical environments across multiple facilities in addition to routine visits and meetings with other businesses, non-profits, Board hearings/meetings, and any other facilities in partnership with CMAA.

Perks

• Health benefits
• Opportunities for growth and to give back to communities
• Fun, high-energy culture
• Flexible hours, based on individual schedule
• Relaxed dress code
• Access to an exceptional leadership team
• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision) eligible within 60 days of hire with 90% employer contribution
• Life Insurance (and include any benefits such as employee contribution)
• Short and Long Term Disability coverage at 100% contribution and coverage by employer
• Company provided equipment

Chinese Mutual Aid Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Interested candidates for the position of Executive Director should submit a cover letter, resume, past two supervisors' names & contact information and two references' names and references' contact information via