Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)




About the Company:




Alternatives Federal Credit Union is a $50 million dollar community development financial institution (CDFI) serving the Ithaca community and surrounding region. Founded in 1979, Alternatives is a complex financial institution composed of four interrelated groups (including three nonprofits) working together to provide asset-building opportunities for our community. Alternatives vision is to build wealth and create economic opportunity for underserved people. Beyond traditional credit union services, Alternatives combines loan products and investment opportunities with financial education. Alternatives is a leader in CDFI work and is recognized worldwide for its contributions in this arena.




Ithaca, NY is a special place to live and work, combining a vibrant culture, spectacular scenery and a politically progressive community. We are home to Cornell University and Ithaca College. On several “best places to live” lists, our most controversial moniker is “most enlightened city.” More recently, Ithaca was one of the top ten in Kiplinger’s 50 Smart Places to Live. Go to: visitithaca.com for more on Ithaca.




Job Description: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)




Alternatives Federal Credit Union, in Ithaca, NY, will welcome a progressive, dynamic, growth-oriented, innovative and experienced leader as the next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of our unique community development credit union. Our next CEO will share our dedication to economic justice and take us to the next level in our growth while maintaining our mission. Solid financial management, leadership and communication skills are essential. The CEO directs the overall operations of Alternatives and ensures that our vision, mission, and strategic plan are realized.




The ideal candidate:Will provide the visionary and strategic leadership to maintain Alternatives’ position as a recognized leader in the community development credit union field;Will have the proven ability to lead Alternatives in its strategy for planned growth, while assuring financial sustainability;Will be a skilled communicator, facilitating open and constructive communication with our board, staff, peers, regulators and members, continuing our culture of inclusiveness, diversity and participation;Will possess leadership skills to motivate and support staff to provide innovative products and services to move our members along the Credit Path® to financial self-sufficiency; andWill represent Alternatives within the local and the greater Community Development Credit Union community. REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications :Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degreeMust have least five years experience in a similar or related field.Higher priority will be given to candidates with previous senior-level management experience in the CDFI, credit union or community development field and experience with growth.Computer proficiency is essential.
Salary:




Alternatives Federal Credit Union offers a competitive salary




Benefits:MedicalLife insurance401(k) planLiberal paid time-off programs.
Applying




If you are interested in applying for this exciting, challenging and rewarding position, go to: www.alternatives.org/




To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter with the answer to these questions:




1. Why do you want to be the CEO of Alternatives? 2. What do you feel you would bring to this position? 3. Tell us three things about yourself not already on your resume.




Application deadline is September 15, 2006. Position will begin Spring, 2007. We expect to conduct phone interviews with qualified candidates in October, and face to face interviews with finalists in the late Fall. We hope to make a job offer by the end of the year, and begin the position early in 2007.




We will contact you if we need more information, would like to set up an interview, or to inform you that the position has been filled.




Alternatives is an Equal Opportunity Employer