Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Services has launched the search process for its next president & CEO, according to Aieshya Jackson of the organization’s board of directors.

“While we are looking for someone with excellent executive leadership skills, we must also find someone who shares our values,” noted Ms. Jackson. “As a multicultural and multiservice agency, we are dedicated to being the keepers of Dr. King’s dream by helping the region achieve peace, social and economic justice, self-determination, self-actualization, and self-sufficiency. In short, we are looking for someone, who like us, embraces the vision of the beloved community.”

Ms. Jackson will serve as co-chair of the search committee along with board member John Garvey. Other members of the committee include board members Patricia Bernard, Ed Corbin, Joyce Davis, Darren James, and Patricia Smith as well as community volunteer Heather Rose. William Corwin and Solonia Jordan-Lewis will serve as professional consultants to the search committee.

The President/CEO will work within the agency’s team model, establishing open communication, support, and accountability among staff and volunteers. They will be responsible for the overall management and development of a multi-service agency providing high quality health, human services, educational support services, youth development and housing support assistance to families, children, and adults in need.

All applicants should email a letter of interest and a resumé to applications@mlkjrfs.org. Full list of qualifications can be found at this here.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Any questions can also be sent to the email address above.

The search is supported by The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts and The Beveridge Family Foundation. Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.