Announcing a Search for ISO Directors


Dear Friends of SAA,

Two important positions on the staff of the Houston office of the ISO of SAA have opened up.

Please find attached job descriptions for the Director of Fellowship Services, and for the Director of Business Services, as well as an application form with instructions.

We need your help to cast as wide a net as possible in order to get a large pool of qualified applicants. Would you please let people – particularly those in the fellowship – know about these positions as soon as possible.

Thank you so much for your interest and for your support.

The Directors’ Search Committee, SAA

A downloadable copy of this cover letter is available here in MS Word Format or Adobe PDF Format.

Director of Fellowship Services (DFS) - Full Time

I. Hiring/Removal Authority: Board of Trustees

II. General Supervision: Office Oversight Committee (OOC) under supervision of the Board of Trustees.

III. Qualifications: Membership in a 12-step fellowship with at least three years in the program and at least two years of continuous sobriety, SAA preferred; a thorough knowledge of the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions; at least three years experience working in a managerial or supervisory capacity.

IV. Skills: Required skills include:
1. Working knowledge of computers, the internet, standard office equipment.
2. Use of common office software.
3. Organize and prioritize a variety of activities and tasks.
4. Maintain accurate records.
5. Communicate well orally and in writing.
6. Tactfully interact with a wide variety of personalities and styles.
7. Train, motivate and supervise employees and volunteers.
8. Network with individuals and groups both within and outside the organization.
9. Work without direct supervision.

V. Responsibilities: Responsible for customer service and supervision of a staff
providing the following services:
1. Support for the Board and its subcommittees.
2. Coordinating and executing annual ISO Delegate Meeting and Convention registration and programs.
3. Support of the ISO Literature Committee and its subcommittees.
4. Maintaining the ISO database.
5. Responding to those seeking help by phone, e-mail, and correspondence.
6. Support to the ISO Prisoner Outreach Program.
7. Initiating and monitoring ISO outreach at the national and international level.
8. Maintenance of the ISO website in conjunction with the ISO Website Committee.

Also responsible for the following:
1. Writing and editing the ISO News portion of the Fellowship newsletter.
2. Developing and administering the ISO Speakers Bureau.

The starting salary is $38,000. Residence in the Houston, Texas, area is required. Moving expenses can be negotiated.

Download a printable job description for the DFS position here in
MS Word Format or Adobe PDF Format.

Director of Business Services (DBS) - Full Time

I. Hiring/Removal Authority: Board of Trustees

II. General Supervision: Office Oversight Committee (OOC) under supervision of the Board of Trustees.

III. Qualifications:
A. Membership in a 12-step fellowship with at least three years in the program and at least two years of continuous sobriety, SAA preferred; a thorough knowledge of the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions; at least three years experience working in a managerial or supervisory capacity. B. A degree in business, accounting, or a related field or, in lieu of a degree, at least three years experience working in both business and in accounting; at least two years managerial experience; a background check free of incidents of theft or dishonesty. Experience in working for or with a board of director or similar governing body is desirable.

IV. Skills: Required skills include:
1. Working knowledge of computers, standard office equipment, Microsoft Office software, and QuickBooks or a similar program.
2. Organize and prioritize a variety of activities and tasks.
3. Evaluate financial data and trends; make and suggest sound short and long term business decisions; maintain accurate records.
4. Communicate well orally and in writing.
5. Tactfully interact with a wide variety of personalities and styles; train,
motivate and supervise employees and volunteers.
6. Conduct business openly and honestly.
7. Work without direct supervision.

V. Responsibilities: Responsibilities include:
1. Manage and report on the international office’s finances and assets.
2. Initiate and track ISO fund raising efforts.
3. Process donations and provide receipts.
4. Maintain the ISO website store.
5. Perform all Delegate Meeting and Convention-related accounting.
6. Keep ISO licenses, permits, trademarks, and copyrights current.
7. Pay ISO staff.
8. Reimburse ISO members and staff for authorized expenditures.
9. File government-mandated reports and make payments to government entities when due.
10. Purchase insurance.
11. Manage publications, sales, and distribution.

The starting salary is $33,000 to $38,000 . Residence in the Houston, Texas, area is required. Moving expenses can be negotiated.

Download a printable job description for the DBS position here in
MS Word Format or Adobe PDF Format.

A downloadable application form for either position is available here