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Call for Applications: Board Treasurer

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Independent candidates are sought from the Deaf sports community and the general public. Interested individuals should have demonstrated experience and expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Fundraising and Fund Development
• Accounting & Financial Management Best Practices
• Operations
• Nonprofit Leadership & Development
  

Responsibilities of the position includes, but is not limited to:

• Management, oversight, and development of USADSF financial policies
• Establish and maintain the systemic tracking of accounts payable and accounts receivable, expenses, and invoices,
• Ensures compliance with applicable state and federal law as well as accounting principles
• Coordination with external auditor to complete audits and filing of annual tax forms
• Provide quarterly reports to the Board and attend Board meetings
• Assist in the development of the annual and event budgets
• Work with external financial stakeholders and platforms to ensure USADSF’s needs are met

Written English or ASL (American Sign Language) resumes and cover letters are welcome. In the cover letter, please explain why you are interested, how you can contribute, and your areas of expertise. References are strongly encouraged. Successful candidates will be required to pass a NCSI background check. Additionally, completion of the SafeSport certification is required within forty-five (45) days of appointment. Ability to communicate effectively in American Sign Language required,

There is no deadline to apply, and the positions will remain open until filled. Please send a letter of interest and your resume to info@usdeafsports.org with the subject: “Treasurer Position.”

About USADSF

Founded in 1945, USADSF is the sole ICSD-recognized national governing body responsible for the selection and training of United States athletes in the Deaflympic Games, Deaf World Championships, the Pan-American Games, and other ICSD- sanctioned Games. USADSF exercises oversight of over twenty affiliated Deaf National Sport Organizations (NSOs) and National Sport Committees (NSCs) in the United States and participates in United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC)’s Affiliate Organizations Council (AOC).

The mission of USADSF is to empower USA Deaflympic and Deaf National Team athletes to continuously reach their highest competitive potential and promote accessible and inclusive sports environments and experiences for Deaf and Hard of Hearing athletes.

The USADSF does not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexuality, disability, or veteran status. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color candidates are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will be given equal consideration.