Executive Director CTWO Oakland

Job Title: Executive Director/Chief Executive

Hours: Full time, salaried, exempt position

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Benefits: Full medical, dental, optical, life insurance, vacation, sick leave, holidays; pension 401(k) option

Overview of Position and organization: The new Executive Director will lead CTWO into the next generation of organizing and social change work. CTWO is a racial justice organizer training center founded in 1980.




Overarching Responsibilities:


Give vision and leadership to CTWO programmatic work, including the development of new options;
Implement and direct fund and resource development, including identification of funding prospects, grant shaping, and a robust and diverse revenue streams;
Collaborate and lead in effecting positive communication within and among all CTWO network structures, programs, partners, and with community members;
Serve as Head of Staff, providing direction and supervision to both program and support staff;
The Executive Director is accountable to the Board of Directors;

Specific responsibilities:




In program work, the Executive Director will ultimately:


Assure that the organization has a long-range strategy which achieves its mission, and makes consistent and timely progress;
Provide leadership in developing program, organizational and financial plans with the Board of Directors and staff and consultants;
Promote active and broad participation by volunteers in all areas of the organization's work;
Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field.
In communications, the Executive Director will:


See that the board is kept fully informed on the condition of the organization and all-important factors influencing it;
Publicize the activities of the organization, its programs and goals;
Establish sound working relationships and cooperative arrangements with community groups and organizations;
Represent the programs and point of view of the organization to agencies, organizations, and the general public.
In relations with staff, the Executive Director will ultimately:


Be responsible for the recruitment, employment, and release of all personnel, both paid staff and volunteers;
Ensure job descriptions are developed, regular performance evaluations are held, and sound human resource practices are in place;
See that an effective management team, with appropriate provision for succession, is in place;
Encourage staff and volunteer development and education, and assist program staff in relating their specialized work to the total program of the organization;
Maintain a climate that attracts, keeps, and motivates a diverse staff of top quality people.
In budget and finance, the Executive Director will ultimately:


Be responsible for developing and maintaining sound financial practices.
Work with appropriate staff and board members in preparing a budget; see that the organization operates within budget guidelines;
Ensure that adequate funds are available to permit the organization to carry out its work;
Maintain official records and documents, and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
Baseline Qualifications:


Minimum of five years experience as a manager and supervisor;
Minimum of ten years in demonstrating leadership in campaign strategizing and coalition building;
Minimum of five years of experience in institutional fundraising and fund development, including knowledge of and success in attracting institutional grants and other non-institutional sources of revenue;
Direct experience in social, economic, and environmental justice movements;
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong familiarity with social media & overall internet-based communications;
Bachelor's Degree preferred, graduate degree a plus;
Experience in and with start-up organizations or social entrepreneurial ventures, familiarity with other models and forms of organization in for-profit and non-profit sectors.
Preferences:
An affinity for working with a culturally and politically diverse community;
Is visionary, trustworthy, diplomatic, understanding and innovative with high energy level;
Ability to build collaborative partnerships;
Ability to foster a healthy organizational culture, encourage teamwork and model strong interpersonal skills that include the ability to inspire and motivate;
Ability to raise the visibility of the organization through successful marketing including expansion of constituent base
Materials to be sent by July 14, 2012:
Resume;
Three personal references;
Three work References;
One brief (1 to 4 pages) writing sample (a grant application, an article, BLOG, etc.)
Three letters of recommendations (can be from references with min. 2 from work)
Please send materials electronically to: EDSearch@ctwo.org, attention CTWO E.D. Search Committee; or by mail to 1218 East 21st Street, Oakland, CA 94606.