The Foundation N.O.I. (Nuovi Orizzonti Italiani) – Ente Gestore for the promotion of the Italian Language and Culture within the Jurisdiction of the Consulate of Italy in Detroit- announces the opening of a position as Executive Director of Italian Language Programs beginning September 1st, 2022.

Candidates are asked to provide NOI Foundation Board with a current Resume’ (Curriculum Vitae) and a letter of interest by no later than July 15th, 2022. Please forward the above documents in PDF form to Lino Scamardella, President NOI Foundation Inc. at [email protected] with a CC to Franco Iaderosa at [email protected]. 

Role requirements:

• Native Italian Speaker,
• Fluent English Speaker,
• Works closely with the office of the Dirigente Scolastico of the Consulate,
• Communicates with the Consulate of Italy in Detroit when necessary,
• Makes contacts and stipulates agreements with Districts and Principals regarding implementation of possible new Italian programs,
• Helps with the selection of new teaching staff,
• Prepares the preventivo (proposed language activities and programs) with the treasurer,
• Prepares the consuntivo (report of completed programs and activities) with the treasurer,
• Gathers data from teachers and completes relative forms regarding the number of students, courses and hours of lessons both at the beginning and at the end of the scholastic year,
• Collaborates with the President, the Executive Board and the Board of Directors,
• Orders requested materials for schools,
• Will assist with fund-raising activities proposed and organized by the Fund-Raising Committee and the Board of Directors,
• Has periodic and direct contact with teachers who cooperate with NOI Foundation,
• Visit schools once a year,
• Participates at official events with the President and the Board of Directors.

Experience: (Highly Recommended)

• Substantial knowledge of the ITALIAN AND THE AMERICAN educational system (K-12),
• Knowledge of teacher certificate process,
• Knowledge of WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, ZOOM and other virtual/social platforms.

Salary is based on the average number of hours required by the proposed activities.