Executive Director Search Posting Date: 3/1/17
About EJAM
The Economic Justice Alliance of Michigan is an alliance of grassroots organizations committed to building power in low-wage and working class communities to advance economic justice and racial equity in our state and cities. These partner organizations work together to develop economic justice advocacy and policy campaigns to improve the economic conditions for the people they serve and others.
All of EJAM's founding partner organizations are led by African American women, and represent a diverse membership base including, but not limited to, restaurant workers, mothers of color, workers of faith, and Detroiters ensuring that Detroiters have a voice in the city's future.
Formed in the fall of 2013, EJAM is born out of a long tradition of organizing in Michigan. Hundreds of thousands of voters across Michigan have joined with EJAM to fight to increase the minimum wage, provide earned paid sick days for all workers, and require community benefit agreements when public monies and land is used to support corporate developments.
The strength of EJAM comes from the members of the partner organizations. By strategizing, planning, and working together, EJAM not only has the ability to win on issues, but the alliance's partner organizations and respective leaders continue to strengthen relationships to build lasting working class power in Michigan.
About the Position
The Executive Director of EJAM must be able to balance the needs of many partner organizations, while staying true to the mission, vision, and strategic plan of the Alliance. EJAM's ED must be able to facilitate collaborative processes to design and implement programs and campaigns that build the capacity of partner organizations, improve the lives of our constituencies, and build long term power for working families. The ED is responsible for staff supervision, budget management, and working with partner organizations and the Board of Directors to set the direction of collective work. Additionally, the ED is the primary fundraiser for this organization. The ED has responsibility for implementing the priorities set by the Board, and for providing for day-to-day management of EJAM.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
The ED will provide Organizational Leadership
1. In developing EJAM's committee plans;
2. In developing fundraising and financial plans;
3. In carrying out the mandates of the Board;
4. In ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations and maintain official records and documents; and
5. In maintaining a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in our collective economic justice work.
The ED will provide leadership in regard to Communications:
1. Ensuring that the board is kept fully informed on the condition of the organization;
2. Establish working relationships with consultants, community groups, and like-minded organizations;
3. Represent EJAM to agencies, organizations, and the general public.
The ED will provide leadership in regard to Staff relations:
1. In consultation with the Board, be responsible for all personnel matters so that EJAM can attract and retain a diverse staff of top quality people.
The ED will provide leadership in regard to Budget and finance:
1. Together with the Board develop and implement fundraising strategies;
2. Together with the Board develop and maintain sound financial practices;
3. Together with the Board develop a budget and ensure that the organization operates within its budget;
4. Together with the Board ensure that adequate funds are available to permit the organization to carry out its work.
EXPERIENCE
The Executive Director should have most or all of the following experience and qualifications:
· Demonstrated leadership in an advocacy or public policy organization;
· Demonstrated commitment to the principles of economic and social equity;
· Experience working with community and advocacy groups;
· Experience with problem solving, fundraising and leadership development;
· Outstanding oral and written communication skills; and
· Experience supervising staff.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
The successful candidate should:
· Have a commitment to EJAM's mission;
· Be a team builder/player and a strategist; comfortable receiving input from many sources; able to analyze and formulate disparate information into a sound, well-organized plan; with strong skills in management and leadership;
· Be resourceful, with the organizational ability to gain the support and confidence of the staff and Board;
· Be results-oriented, adept at planning, prioritizing, and following through;
· Be dedicated to improving the lives of low-income/working class people in Michigan and beyond.
Interested and qualified individuals should submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 references (with contact information) to Jamila Martin (jamila@482forward.org) no later than March 31st, 2017.
Salary is based on experience but is competitive, as are benefits.
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