Welcome to The Family Center, Inc. The Family Center was established in 1982 in response to a long-held commitment by its founder, Anne Peretz, to develop, deliver and disseminate new models for social programs which strengthen and empower families. The Family Center seeks to create a working environment which embraces diversity and cultivates cultural competence. We have an ongoing organizational commitment to actively acknowledge and address staff and client issues of culture and cultural reaction in an open, honest and respectful manner. This includes a commitment to recruiting and hiring staff and interns who mirror the diverse client population we serve, and creating an environment where all staff and clients are valued and treated with respect, regardless of their race, culture, sexual orientation, language, range of mobility or socio-economic class.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative and flexible full-time Executive Assistant to support the Executive Director and to assist the Center's Training division. This position represents an exciting opportunity to work in a mission-driven organization with an entrepreneurial spirit. Please click here for a PDF of the complete job description.

Competitive salary and benefits package. EOE. People of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBT applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. No phone calls please. Deadline for application: July 16, 2010. Energestic, flexible and organized candidates should send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: Cheryl D. Vines, Executive Director, The Family Center, Inc., 366 Somerville Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143, or by email to : jobs@thefamilycenterinc.org

We are seeking an entrepreneurial, strategic, and highly-skilled Vice President of External Affairs to play a key role in helping the organization achieve significant growth in both scale and impact. The Vice President of External Affairs will be responsible for creating opportunities and developing relationships that will enhance and grow its fundraising program. The ideal candidate will be a proven innovator who is motivated by the opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing, entrepreneurial organization and able to set strategic priorities. This is a full-time, exempt position located in Somerville, MA.

Competitive salary and benefits package. EOE. People of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBT applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. No phone calls please. The search for this position is being managed by Koya Consulting. Please click here for a link to the complete job description and application instructions on Koya's website.

Statement of Commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment
The Family Center, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, ancestry, national origin, disability, or marital status