Current Opportunities

Project Pericles is inviting applications for an Associate Director:

Associate Director Position Description
Project Pericles seeks a highly qualified, enthusiastic, committed, and results-oriented individual to join the organization. The Associate Director will work closely with the Executive Director to manage fundraising, finances, and communications. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to take on a new role in the organization and help it grow. The ideal candidate will enjoy working on multiple projects and be a self-starter with the ability to manage and prioritize. Demonstrated leadership, creativity, resourcefulness, and accomplishment is a must. This position offers opportunities to grow professionally by rewarding creativity and results.  

 
Responsibilities
  • Bachelor’s degree required and authorization to work in the United States. Advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum four years of work experience as a goal-oriented manager in higher education, public policy or non-profit enterprise, with demonstrated capacity for leadership, creativity, resourcefulness, and accomplishment.
  • Experience cultivating financial support from corporations, foundations, and individual donors.
  • Significant contacts and familiarity with the educational and philanthropic sectors.
  • Experience in preparing budgets and grant proposals, and implementing fundraising initiatives.
  • Excellent communication skills, including familiarity with newsletter and website design. Marketing experience a plus.
  • Understanding of the rationale, mission and strategy of Project Pericles, a personal affinity to its objectives, and an ability to communicate its inspiration and national significance.
  • Demonstrated excellence in project management and the ability to work on multiple, time-sensitive projects in a rapidly-changing environment.
  • Excellent written and financial skills.
  • Attention to detail and ability to work well with multiple constituents.
  • Knowledge of QuickBooks or other accounting software preferred.
  • Maturity and a sense of humor.
 
Compensation
Salary: $72,000-$77,000 based on education and experience
Medical insurance and 403(b) retirement savings plan
 
This is a full-time position based in New York City and will begin in 2020.

Note that applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. 
 
To Apply
Please e-mail a resume, a cover letter articulating your interest in the position and explaining how your capabilities and experience match our requirements, a one to three page writing sample, and the names of two references to Jan.Liss@ProjectPericles.org.
Note that applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
 
For consideration, you must also mail a hard copy to:
Jan R. Liss
Executive Director
Project Pericles, Inc.
551 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1910
New York, NY 10176

No telephone inquiries, please.
Project Pericles is an EEO employer.

Last updated in December 2019