Executive Director
The Fairness Project
www.thefairnessproject.org
Intended to convey the essential information and scope of work for this position, this job description is not meant to communicate a comprehensive list of responsibilities, duties or skills associated with the candidate or the role.
The Fairness Project seeks a talented, entrepreneurial, strategic and energetic Executive Director. The Executive Director will lead The Fairness Project as it closes out its first election cycle and looks to continue to scale its impact in the future. The Executive Director will be expected to build on existing programs and position the organization for success, from day-to-day management to the planning and execution of a national strategy. The preferred location for the position is in the San Francisco Bay Area, although the successful applicant will not necessarily be asked to relocate.
About The Fairness Project
With so many working people in America being left behind in an economy that is fundamentally stacked against them, The Fairness Project, a 501(c)(4), promotes and backs state- and city-based ballot initiative campaigns and raises national awareness of the need to bring economic fairness to tens of millions of people. The Fairness Project puts political power directly into the hands of voters to enact the economic improvements they want and need.
The Fairness Project, which operates with a multi-million dollar budget, provides funding directly to ballot initiative campaigns, but unlike many other organizations it goes beyond financial support to provide ongoing services that give these campaigns the cutting edge tools to build broad grassroots support and ensure success on Election Day. Services include digital outreach and social media, data and analytics, strategic planning and advice, opinion research, media support, and national campaign coordination.
In 2016, The Fairness Project is focusing on ballot initiative campaigns to raise the minimum wage and, in some states, require employers to provide paid sick leave. Increasing the minimum wage directly impacts the lives and well-being of millions of hard working Americans who deserve to earn a more livable wage and be able to take time off to care for themselves or a sick child or relative. The Fairness Project has or will play a significant role in helping 2016 campaigns in California, Washington, D.C., Arizona, Colorado, Maine, and Washington State.
In future campaign cycles, The Fairness Project will work with state- and city-level partners to:
· Support more minimum wage measures in states and cities.
· Research and develop initiatives across the country to address other issues of economic inequality. Examples include paid time off and family leave, fair workweeks, fair housing, and debt relief.
· Make a fair economy a central issue in the national political dialogue.
Job Description
The Executive Director will lead the implementation and management of the organization's national and state strategies, in addition to developing and maintaining relationships with both national stakeholders and state partners critical to the organization's success. As such, its Executive Director must be:
• A strong leader who is comfortable with and encourages smart risks, and who has the stature to inspire, guide, and retain high-level staff, project partners, and funders.
• An experienced and entrepreneurial strategist who is capable of recognizing and taking advantage of opportunities that arise to further the mission and standing of the organization.
• A connector, motivated to forge a wide range of relationships to support and enrich The Fairness Project's activities and position The Fairness Project as a leader in utilizing ballot initiatives.
Primary Responsibilities
The Executive Director's responsibilities include but are not limited to:
· Drive the planning and execution of a national strategy, in coordination with the board, staff and organizational partners;
· Translate the organization's national strategy into on-the-ground plans of action in key states, in collaboration with state partners;
· Research, identify, and recommend potential new issue areas and campaign partners;
· Create and track the progress toward metrics-driven objectives that achieve the organization's goals at both the state and national level;
· Manage staff and consultants related to the general operation of The Fairness Project, including remote staff;
· Develop and manage an annual budget for The Fairness Project, its programs, and overhead operations;
· Build and manage relationships with partners, state campaigns, stakeholders and funders, ensuring regular and thoughtful communication with each on related activities and progress toward organizational goals;
· Act as lead spokesperson for the organization to the media as well as in meetings and public engagements;
· Help drive a message that cuts through the crowded media landscape and underscores The Fairness Project's role and position in putting the power to enact change in the hands of voters;
· Facilitate and coordinate research and polling for state and national efforts on issues important to the organization;
· Lead the writing of proposals and grants for organizational and programmatic support.
· Engage investment partners as a network to maintain long-term strategic alignment with other donor partners in the field; and
· Develop long-term fundraising and donor development strategies to ensure sustainability and growth of the organization.
Qualifications Include:
6+ years of senior-level managerial experience in electoral, advocacy, organizing, social entrepreneurship, philanthropy, labor organizations, or policy research projects. This position requires a high level of judgment, leadership and commitment to the goals of The Fairness Project. Knowledge of and experience working on ballot initiative campaigns strongly preferred but not required.
All applicants must be able to effectively demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
· A commitment to the organization's purpose, and a motivation to see organizational success.
· Experience leading a staff across functional areas, and often remotely, toward a common goal;
· Ability to manage and coordinate staff, consultants, and volunteers with specific expertise to develop and help partner organizations execute comprehensive, strategic plans;
· Ability to manage complex political relationships, with the ability to negotiate and build consensus for both state and national partners;
· A familiarity with working in different states across the country, recognizing the unique challenges posed by each, while maintaining the organization's goals as a driving force;
· Experience working with partner organizations, maintaining organizational relationships, and working effectively within partner coalitions/alliances;
· Proven strong writing and communication skills geared toward both internal and external audiences;
· On the record experience and press engagement experience;
· Experience in developing and managing campaign plans that take into account both on-the-ground realities and the organization's national strategy;
· A familiarity with social media and online communications;
· A familiarity with the role of utilizing data and analytics to support successful campaigns;
· Experience working with legal counsel to navigate the needs of a 501(c)(4) organization and complex campaign finance rules at the federal, state and municipal levels;
· Experience raising resources for coordinated project development from a variety of investment partners;
· Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously;
· Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers;
· Ability to conduct research, collect data and conduct sound analysis; and
· Willingness to travel relatively frequently
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefit package commensurate with Executive Director-level role in a prominent non-profit organization.
To apply, please submit your resume and three references to: jobs@thefairnessproject.org
The Fairness Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established under law.
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