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rbnyc

(17,045 posts)
Thu Mar 1, 2012, 08:10 AM Mar 2012

Executive Director Position Open

I've never been an Exuctive Director, but it seems like an appropriate path. I like the org and believe in the mission. The only thing holding me back is that I wonder if I'm actually mature enough.

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Executive Director Position Open (Original Post) rbnyc Mar 2012 OP
The fact you question yourself suggests you are.... Scuba Mar 2012 #1
Ah... rbnyc Mar 2012 #3
I wish you the best! Sanity Claws Mar 2012 #2
See pm. nt rbnyc Mar 2012 #4
Go for it! supernova Mar 2012 #5
I'm gonna go for it. rbnyc Mar 2012 #6
Got phone interview! rbnyc Mar 2012 #7
Congrats! supernova Mar 2012 #8
How did it go? supernova Mar 2012 #9
They got over 100 resumes... rbnyc Mar 2012 #10
Someone I know just got an ED position at the age of 28 UrbScotty Mar 2012 #11
Cool. rbnyc Mar 2012 #12
 

Scuba

(53,475 posts)
1. The fact you question yourself suggests you are....
Thu Mar 1, 2012, 08:35 AM
Mar 2012

See Bertrand Russell, something about "fools and fanatics being sure of themselves while wiser men are filled with doubt."

rbnyc

(17,045 posts)
3. Ah...
Thu Mar 1, 2012, 09:11 AM
Mar 2012

...good point!

I love a lot of things about my current org and feel a lot of loyalty - but I can also see that I know what it takes to be a good ED and often wish for such an opportunity. Also, there's a lot of pressure on my income and it would be great to grow it.

Sanity Claws

(22,027 posts)
2. I wish you the best!
Thu Mar 1, 2012, 08:35 AM
Mar 2012

Are you in the NYC area? And work in the nonprofit sector?
If you are, I'd love to talk to you in real life. I've been looking a suitable position for a while.

supernova

(39,345 posts)
5. Go for it!
Thu Mar 1, 2012, 11:48 AM
Mar 2012

I know you have the stuff!



One of the most challenging aspects of a career is finding the right level of challenge and engagement for our ambitions and drive. You don't know till you try it.

rbnyc

(17,045 posts)
10. They got over 100 resumes...
Sun Mar 25, 2012, 10:35 AM
Mar 2012

...and narrowed it down to 25 for phone interviews. I think I did well enough to make the next cut, but The woman who interviewed me said that they were "blessed with so many talented applicants."

It's a strange situation because the organization where I currently serve has a relationship with them. We have a co-sponsored event this week. I think they are clear on confidentiality. I'm a little nervous.

Thanks for asking. I'll keep you posted.

UrbScotty

(23,987 posts)
11. Someone I know just got an ED position at the age of 28
Sun Mar 25, 2012, 11:58 AM
Mar 2012

and I know of another ED who got her job at around 25 years old.

rbnyc

(17,045 posts)
12. Cool.
Tue Mar 27, 2012, 09:37 AM
Mar 2012

I'm actually 43. My immaturity stems from the belief that immaturity is the key to youthfulness.

:evilgrin;

Actually, I both crave and fear greater responsibility and accountability. On one hand, I have a lot of knowledge and talent and I would love to be the one who has primary responsibility for implementing policy and communicating vision. On the other hand, I tend to obsessively worry about everything and I wonder about my emotional capacity to be the one with whom the buck stops.

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