The Metropolitan Orlando area is the world’s number one tourist destination with such attractions as Walt Disney World, Sea World, Universal Studios, Kennedy Space Center, and Daytona Beach. The Orlando area has four major institutions of higher learning – University of Central Florida, Rollins College, Seminole Community College and Valencia Community College. Approximately 60 miles from the downtown area, is one of the oldest Black Liberal Arts Colleges in the country – Bethune Cookman College in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Successful applicants for the position of President/CEO should hold a bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred) in business administration, social work, public administration or an appropriate discipline, with a proven track record of leadership and management in community-based organizations with at least five years of senior non-profit or for-profit management experience. This should include experience in the development and implementation of social service programs, program evaluation, advocacy, public education, fiscal management, strategic planning, resource development, board and volunteer relations, community mobilization and collaboration, and personnel management. Additional qualifications include excellent organizational and communications skills, grant/proposal writing experience, and government/community relations’ experience. These are minimum requirements for the position of president/ceo. Prior experience within the Urban League Movement is desirable