Do you thrive on building strong coalitions and resilient organizations? Jobs With Justice San Francisco (JWJSF) is seeking an Executive Director (ED) to guide the organization's campaigns and operations.
The ED will strengthen coalition power and ensure the organization continues to build worker, labor, and community-led movements for economic and social justice in San Francisco. The ideal candidate brings at least 8 years of combined experience in nonprofit management, fundraising and strategy development, organizing / coalition work, including experience with base building organizations. Recognized as a strong leader with high social and emotional intelligence, the ideal candidate can navigate change while inspiring others.
Apply today for the Executive Director position—salary range : $Jobs with Justice San Francisco (JWJSF) is a long term, multi-racial alliance of labor unions, worker centers and community groups supporting workers' rights and fighting for economic, racial and gender justice. Our member groups represent service workers, domestic workers, healthcare workers, educators, city workers, seniors, people with disabilities, tenants, students and more. Working people need good jobs with dignity and a voice at work, quality and equitable public education, affordable housing and a liveable climate. Lead overall fundraising strategy, including foundation and grassroots
Lead foundation fundraising, including prospecting, funder relationships, and grant management (tracking, proposal writing and reporting)
Cultivate philanthropic partnerships and serve as a thought leader with the funding community
Coordinate policy positions with members and the Legislative Committee
Coordinate long- and short-term strategies, including campaign planning and responsive decision-making
Support staff with campaign implementation
Ensure effective systems for HR policies, performance evaluations and compliance
Coordinate with Executive and Finance Committees on fiduciary duties and compliance
Ensure timely elections and adherence to bylaws, legal, regulatory, and CBA requirements
8+ years leading labor and / or community organizing efforts, ideally in a coalition setting
~Proven experience with foundation fundraising
~ Exceptional relationship-building skills and ability to handle conflict between individuals and organizations
~ Advanced organizing skills : strategic / political analysis, campaign development, power mapping, and navigating complex political landscapes
~ Personal integrity, credibility, confidentiality, and dedication to mission
~ Strong verbal and written communication, effective online and in person
Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time, ability to communicate via phone / text and email / video conferencing.
Occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds (accommodations available if needed).
Travel : must be able to travel weekly within the SF Bay Area, regularly statewide and occasionally nationwide.
Work will involve occasional travel, and sometimes long and irregular hours.
The Executive Director role offers a flexible hybrid schedule, with time both in the office and working remotely. JWJSF has offices in San Francisco (near Civic Center BART) and downtown Oakland (near 12th St BART). We regularly have in-person meetings and events in San Francisco, some of which take place in the evening and on weekends.
~100% employer-paid premiums for high quality family healthcare, vision and dental coverage through our union health and welfare fund.
We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind and provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, caste, or any other characteristic protected by law. Queer, transgender, intersex, gender non-conforming, disabled, Black, and Indigenous people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
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