Movement Innovation Collaborative Co-Director
ICenter
- Los Angeles, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Movement Strategy and Innovation
- Intergenerational Leadership Development
- Healing Justice and Sustainable Work Culture
- Support the larger vision of the MIC
- Be accountable to the grassroots leaders and communities we serve
- Be accountable to the Board, Leadership Council, and staff team.
- Tend to the co-leadership relationship and use direct, open & frequent communication
- Address issues of gender and race openly and frequently
- Develop a clarity of roles and decision-making authority with an equitable share of external and internal management responsibilities
- Develop equitable organizational decision-making processes that are actively collaborative and encourage leadership from the entire team
- Co-lead process to provide lead thinking on overall strategy and direction for MIC
- Hold a long-term view of CA power-building infrastructure needs & MIC’s role in meeting them
- Ensure the organization's strategic plan is translated into actionable goals for performance and growth
- Ensure the strategic direction and integration of the overall program strategy
- Represent MIC externally to partners, funders, conferences, media, etc.
- Oversee the development of the staff team, Board, and Leadership Council to meet the strategic direction
- Set direction for strategic budgets and development strategy
- Raise an additional $20-$50 Million over 10 years
- Maintain communications and nurture relationships with funders.
- Lead organizational development initiatives
- Oversee the setting up of the new legal entity in collaboration with legal counsel and the Lead Team.
- Implement and support new governing bodies and structures in consultation with the Lead Team, Implementation Committee, and others.
- Identify and manage consultants/vendors for key bodies of operational work.
- Oversee strategic budget process and financial management
- Supervise Finance Director
- Manage the recruitment, hiring process, and supervision for the Deputy Director
- Manage the recruitment, hiring process and supervision for the Finance Director, Operations Manager, Development Manager, Program Director & Program Strategies Directors.
- Maintain communications and nurture relationships with TCE and other key funders.
- Oversee proposal development, the management of grants, including writing and reporting.
- Oversight and strategic leadership of Network of Centers, Movement Strategy & Innovation, Healing Justice & Sustainable Work Culture program strategies (Program Director is Lead)
- Oversight of overall program integration
- Oversight of Research and Learning (Deputy Director is Lead)
- Oversight of movement partnerships (similar to the regranting process)
- A deep commitment to MIC's mission and values.
- Demonstrated expertise in organizing, with a focus on social transformation and racial justice, with at least seven years of experience in a similar role within a non-profit setting.
- Proven experience in strategic planning, organizational development, and project management, and the ability to hold a long-term view of power-building infrastructure needs.
- Strong financial management skills with the ability to optimize financial resources.
- Experience in interpreting data and using it to create a compelling narrative that highlights its impact
- Proven ability to recruit, train, and inspire teams of individuals from a variety of backgrounds, including those of different ages, genders, races, and socioeconomic statuses.
- Strong skills in promoting the professional growth and advancement of their team members.
- Track record of successful fundraising, networking, and grant management experience.
- Excellent communication skills, able to articulate a vision and strategy in a way that inspires and motivates staff and stakeholders.
- Ability to navigate complex challenges, make informed decisions, and guide the organization through periods of growth and change.
- Comfort using digital organizing tools.
- Medical insurance. Employees pay only 10% of the premium to add dependent(s).
- Dental and vision insurance, including dependent coverage.
- Life and AD&D Insurance of $50K.
- Short-term and long-term disability plans, which cover up to 60% of weekly salary.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- RocketLawyer services
- Retirement plan. Employer match of 5% after one year of employment.
- Commuter benefits
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Supplemental Life and Dependent Life insurance
- Pet insurance
- 529 College Savings Plan