Justice Matters’ mission is to bring about racially just schools by developing and promoting education policy rooted in community vision.
The Associate Director will assume a critical leadership position as Justice Matters enters into a particularly exciting period. An executive transition is currently in process, and the current Associate Director will be assuming the Executive Director role. The new Associate Director will work with the new Executive Director to develop a partnership and form a leadership team.
The Associate Director works closely with the Executive Director and has major responsibility in three areas: 1.) development ; 2.) finances; and 3.) program management.
Key Responsibilities:
Additional responsibility areas may develop or current ones may change as our organizational work plan adjusts to help meet our mission.
Working with the Executive Director to create and execute JM’s development plan. Execution of the development plan will include: conducting prospect research, developing relationships with funders, conceptualizing and writing grant proposals, letters of interest, reports, and other fundraising materials.
Overseeing the development of organizational budgets, making sure that financial reports are accurate, and making sure that organizational expenditures stay within resources.
Providing program management through providing problem-solving coaching and support to program staff, making sure that program plans are in line with capacity and resources, troubleshooting; participating in program development, and making sure that programs are coming together in synergistic ways.
Contributing to the overall health of the organization by forming part of the JM team, meeting organizational expectations, and working in line with our mission and values
Req. candidate profile :
Qualifications:
Passionate about equity and strong commitment to racial justice issues, especially as they relate to education
Ability to think systemically and strategically about development and program
Minimum of three years development experience
Prior experience with on-the ground program work, program development and management
Prior experience with finances and operations
Demonstrate strong writing skills
Basic computer skills
Experience with organizational development work is desirable
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