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.

The Tuolumne River Trust Finance Admin

The Tuolumne River Trust is currently seeking a Finance and Administration Director. This is a great
opportunity to join a motivated team working to promote the stewardship of the Tuolumne River and its tributaries. The successful candidate will run the finance, accounting and administrative operations for the Tuolumne River Trust ‐ with twelve staff and an annual budget of approximately 1m. This person willmaintain effective accounting and finance operations, prepare organizational and program budgets, ensure that appropriate policies, procedures, and internal controls are maintained to safeguard our organization with strong financial management.
The Director will be an experienced professional, committed to building and maintaining effective
infrastructure. He or she will demonstrate strong communication, analytical and organizational skills,
acting both as a strategic thinker and hands on achiever. This position reports to the Executive Director
and works closely with the Advancement Director, the Finance and Audit Committees.
Responsibilities:
Financial Management & Reporting
• Full charge of all bookkeeping operations, including A/P, A/R, deposits, account and credit card
reconciliations, monthly, quarterly, and annual close of accounting, and financial records.
• Develop and maintain effective financial/accounting policies, processes, and internal controls in
compliance with non‐profit GAAP standards.
• Develop and maintain effective contract and billing infrastructure for government and fee‐forservice
contracts.
• Prepare budgets for contracts and grant proposals and financial reports for all such contracts.
• Collaborate with the ED on developing the organization’s annual budget for approval by the board
of directors.
• Ensure effective cash flow management including tracking and quarterly release of restricted funds.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements quarterly to provide timely and reliable information
regarding the organization’s financial condition and performance to the Executive Director and
Finance Committee.
• Coordinate annual external audit, including; preparation of audit worksheets, schedules & materials;
acting as a liaison to auditors as well as the audit committee of the Board of Directors and prepare
financial information so that outside accountants can complete tax returns.
Administrative Operations
• Manage HR policies and implementation, including: the Trust’s time tracking system, timesheet
entry into QuickBooks, PTO tracking, employee benefits management, organizational insurance
management and ensure compliance with HR related laws.
• Maintain accurate and complete files relating to the Trust’s finances and personnel files, including
records of cash disbursements, cash receipts, invoices, returned checks, and other financial records
as required.
• Ensure that agency is in compliance with all administrative and fiscal laws and regulations and has
filed all necessary tax and informational returns on a timely basis.
• Office management for an office of five including managing supplies, managing incoming/outgoing
mail, filing, copying, vendor relations and office upkeep.
Qualifications
• Four to six years of increasing responsibility in financial management and accounting, preferably in a
Non‐profit and multi‐site setting.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and Excel required; Blackbaud/eTapestry helpful.
• Highly organized, detail oriented and the ability to translate financial concepts to individuals at all
levels
• Good analytic skills including creative approaches to problem solving.
• Ability to work independently and to work effectively as part of team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to TRT’s mission and values.
• Impeccable integrity.
• Bachelor’s degree required
Compensation is competitive with the sector and commensurate with experience and skill.
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter including salary requirements to chris@tuolumne.org.
Interviewing will begin the week of August 30th. Preferred start date 8/20/12.