El Pueblo, Inc., is seeking candidates for the position of Executive Director.

 

El Pueblo is now taking applications for the position of Executive Director. Interested applicants should send resumes and  cover letters expressing interest to Dr. Peter Morris, Chair of the Board of El Pueblo, Inc.

 Dr. Morris’s email address is:   pmorris@co.wake.nc.us

 El Pueblo envisions a just and equal community where all Latinos are respected, valued, and engaged across North Carolina

El Pueblo’s mission is to effect positive social change through community collaboration and partnership, leadership development, advocacy, education, health promotion and cross-cultural understanding. 

The Executive Director will work with the Board and a collaborative management team to ensure the organization’s effectiveness through implementation of a strategic plan recently completed by Board and staff.

The Executive Director’s areas of responsibility will include:

• Public relations and media
• Advocacy
• Fundraising
• Board relations
• Program oversight
• Financial management/compliance
• Human resources

El Pueblo seeks an Executive Director with the following qualities:

• Experience and familiarity with the issues of the Latino community, especially in North Carolina.
• Strong commitment to and passion for the mission of El Pueblo.
• Bi-lingual, able to speak and write fluently in Spanish and English.
• Ability to work as part of a collaborative leadership team..

• At least five years of progressively responsible work experience with nonprofit organizations, demonstrating a firm grasp of nonprofit governance standards and practice, management, setting goals and measuring progress, and ability to work effectively with a nonprofit board of directors.

• Ability to raise funds and build support for a statewide advocacy organization and programs in health, safety, and youth leadership.
• Ability to work both inside the political system and to relate to the experience of Latino immigrants; and to communicate with credibility in both political and community settings.
• Inspiring, nurturing, and empowering leader who can collaborate with external partners.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible, creative, and possessing a sense of humor.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and oral communications skills. Experience with office automation programs. College degree or equivalent experience required. Graduate degree preferred.
  

The salary range and benefits package for this leadership position is comparable to other statewide advocacy organizations.  

Review of applicants will begin immediately and the position will remain open until Nov. 15, 2011 or when the position is filled. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume outlining experience and skills, and references via email to the address below.  The cover letter should be in English and Spanish.
 
Peter J. Morris, President, Board of Directors
Email: pmorris@co.wake.nc.us

 

No phone calls please

 

Click here if you want to learn more about our strategic plan

 

 

Join us on November 11 as we celebrate the Day of the Dead, one of the most important and ancient traditions in Mexico and other Latin American countries.  This celebration will take place at El Pueblo, Inc ( 4N Blount St, , St 200, Raleigh NC, 27601.  We will honor this important tradition on November 1st as well as highlight the impact of El Pueblo’s programs which promote the importance of preventing premature or unjust deaths. 

 We encourage you to contribute to a community altar by brining items, flowers or foods.

Refreshments, including the traditional “Pan de Muertos” or ‘Bread of the Dead”, and hot beverages will be offered to participants. The Day of the Dead is a tradition that goes back to the time of the Aztecs.  Currently, the Day of the Dead is celebrated on November 1st, which is dedicated to the souls of children, and November 2nd which is dedicated to the souls of adults. During these two days, family members visit the graves of those who have died and build offerings which are created using specific elements. It is believed that the spirits of those that have passed come back to this world to share with their loved ones and to enjoy their favorite dishes which are placed in the altars.

 For more information, contact El Pueblo, Inc. at (919) 835-1525 or elpueblo@elpueblo.org

 

 

 

Día de los Muertos

8 AM, Saturday, October 22, 2011

Come Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with us and support the Boys and Girls Club. Walk or Run, and make sure to dress up in your best calavera costume!
The Inaugural Day of the Dead 5K is a race celebrating tradition, community, and diversity. This event is benefiting the Brentwood Boys and Girls Club of Raleigh.

This is a kids and family friendly event, open to participants of all levels and ages. While there will be prizes for top male and female runners, we'd love for you walk the 5k, as well. Strollers are welcome, but ufortunately pets are not allowed. Whichever way you chose to take on the course, just have fun!

We will be celebrating the festive Mexican holiday, Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. In honor of holiday traditions, everyone will be dressing up in their best calavera costumes and we encourage you to dress up, too. The top three costumes win a prize! There will also be other traditional activities such as altars and offerings to the deceased.

Whole Foods will be providing refreshments and snacks, and Counter Culture Coffee will be serving their great coffee all morning. Other post-race activities include a Free 100 Yard Kid's Fun Run, kid's arts and crafts table from El Pueblo, a DJ and mariachis, and an award ceremony with great prizes for race finalists.

We hope you’ll join us for this event as we realize that regardless of our background, we are all part of the same community.

More info: http://www.dayofthedead5k.com/

 

 

New Developments at El Pueblo, Inc.

The number of people working at El Pueblo has decreased due to the economic downturn.  As a result we have unused office space at our location in Downtown Raleigh.  We are looking for a non-profit organization to sublet the unused space.  We can provide you with 6 contiguous offices and share telephone, internet, printing and copier equipment.  If you know of an organization that might be interested in this prime office location with free parking, please have them contact us at (919) 835-1525 or send an email to elpueblo@elpueblo.org.

 

 

Child Safety Seats Checkup Event

El Pueblo, Inc. will be conducting a child safety seat checkup event which is a popular method of teaching the finer points of child safety seat installation and best practices. You must be latino in order to paticipate in the event.

 

Binational Health Week in Raleigh

 

The Bi-national Health Week (BHW) is one of the largest mobilization efforts of federal and state government agencies and community-based organizations, whose purpose is to improve the health and well-being of the underserved Latino population living in the United States and Canada.  The events are coordinated by networks forged among agencies and community organizations with the purpose of reaching the most disadvantaged and vulnerable people, especially those without medical coverage.  This year, the eleventh BHW will take place October 1 through 8, 2011. Additionally, during BHW, national campaigns will be implemented to promote awareness among the underserved Latino community.  There will be about 40 health agencies that will participate in the BHW in North Carolina and South Carolina this year. The opening will take place in Bluffton, SC on October 1st and the closing will take place with a Health Fair at the Consulate General of Mexico in Raleigh, NC on October 8th.  Additionally, during October 1-8, there will be health activities taking place at the facilities of the Consulate General of Mexico in Raleigh.  For more information about this huge Health Event, please call the Ventanilla de Salud at 919 932 0069.