Essential Duties and Responsibilities. First Book is seeking a Vice President of International Development responsible for overseeing the expansion of our existing international efforts in Canada and helping launch a number of new international operations, beginning in India. A successful candidate for this position must possess, first and foremost, a clearly entrepreneurial spirit, combined with experience in practical implementation at every level. This position requires proven experience starting-up and scaling a successful endeavor as well as significant operational experiences in an international setting. This position will require travel as opportunities arise.
Key Experiences and Skill Sets.
- Proven entrepreneurial experience
- Record of entrepreneurial thinking and results-driven success, either in corporate or nonprofit settings
- Ability to forge win-win partnerships with a variety of corporate, social sector, and government partners
- “Can do” work ethic, ability to solve problems creatively, identify alternative solutions when obstacles present themselves, and work as part of a team
- Start-up, scaling, and growth experience
- Experience managing initiatives from inception to implementation on a country-wide basis
- Proven ability to articulate a big-picture vision combined with the detail orientation required to implement “nuts and bolts” strategies and achieve key goals
- Demonstrated strategic thinking skills, ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and excellent communication/interpersonal skills.
- Operations experience, including international settings
- Experience leading high-growth enterprises or teams for international settings; experience managing staff in remote locations.
- Ability to quickly identify and come up to speed on the key legal, governmental, language/cultural issues relevant to a new international setting
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally. Bilingual and trilingual applicants encouraged to apply.
Education and/or Experience
- International operational experience
- 10 years strategic management experience
- 7 years of Senior Leadership experience
- An MBA or Masters Degree in a related field, preferred.
- Experience in a non-profit environment is helpful
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