Job Description
Job DescriptionThe duties and responsibilities of the Executive Director of Somos, Inc. are in accordance with
the guidelines issued by New York State Laws for Nonprofit Organizations. As an employee of
Somos, Inc., the Executive Director is responsible for executing the decisions made by the
Board of Directors of Somos Inc. As such, the Executive Director must report directly to the
Board and must present monthly written and verbal activity reports to the Board of Directors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership and Management:
Responsible for managing and directing the day to day operations of the Somos, Inc.
office site
Supervise office staff, interns, volunteers and consultants
Develop and maintain descriptions for office staff positions and screen candidates for
office staff positions
Fulfill the duties and be the back-up for any and all staff
Ensure effective systems to track progress and regularly evaluate programs, so as to
measure successes that can be effectively communicated to the board, sponsors, and
other constituents
Ensure ongoing programmatic excellence, program evaluation, and accurate consistent
finance/administration, fundraising, communications, and systems; recommend timelines
and resources needed to achieve the strategic goals
Actively engage and energize volunteers, board members, sponsors, and partnering
organizations
Assure fiscal sustainability of the organization including managing the annual budget, in
collaboration with the Board Chair, Treasurer, and Finance Committee
Present an annual budget to the board of directors for approval that consists of budget
assumptions including revenue and expense projections
Assure timely filing of all required tax returns and other reports (including Char 500)
Maintain a file of local, state and federal laws and regulations as they apply to the
mission and operations of the organization
Comply with the Nonprofit Organization's Record Keeping Requirements under NYS Law
Serve as Primary Staff for the Board of Directors:
Support a strong Board of Directors: serve as ex-officio on all committees
Under the direction of the Somos, Inc. Board of Directors, organize the agendas for
meetings and retreats and share a week in advance
Responsible for executing decisions made by the Board of Directors
Present monthly written and verbal activity reports to the Board of Directors
Attend all regular and special meetings of the Board of Directors
Provide assistance to all of the Board Committees
Identify and research issues for the Board of Directors
Plan and execute the operations of the organization in accordance with the Somos, Inc.
bylaws and policies
Develop and present to the Board of Directors strategies for accomplishing the
organization's objectives
SOMOS, Inc. Conferences:
Under the direction and supervision of the Board of Directors, the Executive Director
shall organize, coordinate and implement the schedule of events and activities for an
Annual Somos Spring Conference in Albany and for an Annual Fall/Winter Conference,
and potential additional events.
Shall work in collaboration with the NYS Assembly & Senate Puerto Rican and Hispanic
Task Force to coordinate legislative workshops and assist with signage and publicity for
the workshops
Shall keep the Board of Directors informed on the progress of organizing and
coordinating the Spring and Winter Conference, in writing and orally
Responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the Registration process and
procedures for both the Spring and Winter Conference and additional events as needed
Responsible for monitoring the finances and budget for both the Spring and Winter
Conferences and submitting requested financial reports to the Board of Directors
Responsible for organizing and coordinating the design, implementation and distribution
of written materials pertaining to both the Spring and Winter Conference, including but
not limited to Gala Journal, posters, flyers, conference pamphlets
Fundraising and Communication:
Expand revenue generation and fundraising activities to support existing program
operations
Research grant opportunities and prepare grant proposals as directed by the Board of
Directors
Develop corporate partners and sponsors for current projects, including identifying
sponsors for the annual Spring and Fall/Winter Conferences and additional events,
including setting up shareable databases to which the Board Chair and Fundraising
Committee will have access
Design, develop and implement fundraising proposals for the organization
Deepen and refine all aspects of communications-from web presence to external
relations with the goal of creating a stronger brand
Design and create Press Releases to the media and following-up of such Press Releases
Use external presence and relationships to develop new opportunities and partnerships
OTHER TASKS AND DUTIES
Build partnerships in new markets, establishing relationships with sponsors, political and
community leaders
Responsible for the design and implementation of sponsorship packages
Develop an external local, regional and state presence that publishes and communicates
program results with an emphasis on the continued growth of the program
Responsible for organizing and establishing a Somos, Inc. Library that contains written
materials on the history and current activities of Somos, Inc.
QUALIFICATIONS
A preferred advanced degree, with at least 5 years of management experience; track record of
effectively leading projects or other organizations
Unwavering commitment to the purposes and goals of the organization including the
performance of quality programs and program evaluation
Excellence in organizational management with the ability to set and achieve strategic objectives,
and manage a budget; Past success working with a Board of Directors body with ability to
cultivate board member relationships
Strong marketing, public relations, and fundraising experience with the ability to engage a wide
range of stakeholders;
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 with diverse groups of people integrity, positive attitude, mission-
driven, and self- directed
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 360, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva and Publisher a must
Fluency in Spanish required
Position to be based in Albany, NY
Benefits Package
Group Health Insurance (employee contribution required)
Three (3) Weeks Paid Vacation – which can be used with approval of the Board, after
completion of five (5) months of satisfactory employment.
Seven (7) Days Paid Sick Leave
12 standard federal holidays, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents
Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous People’s Day,
Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day
Submit a cover letter and resume using the subject line “Somos Inc. Executive Director
Application” to:somosincedhiring@gmail.comCompany DescriptionSOMOS is a leading force in bringing together Latino communities to make positive and transformative impacts resulting in an improvement in the socioeconomic and...
Company Description
SOMOS is a leading force in bringing together Latino communities to make positive and transformative impacts resulting in an improvement in the socioeconomic and...