ROLE: Director of the Leaders of Color Initiative - NY LOCATION: NYC
START DATE: ASAP
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 25%
Democrats for Education Reform (DFER) is a national political organization that supports elected Democrats and candidates for office who seek to expand policies and practices that work well for America's students and confront those that do not. DFER seeks a state director who will oversee and execute our educational and political efforts to communicate that we are education progressives who prioritize students and families, especially low-income students and students of color who should be better served by our country's public education system.
Position Summary: The Leaders of Color Initiative is responsible for recruiting, electing, and elevating the next generation of Black and Latino leaders to public office. You will be responsible for executing the elements of the strategic plan, developing and leading trainings in the program's New York region, manage the growth of the initiative, and recruiting a team to bring the initiative to scale.
This position reports to the National Director of the Leaders of Color Initiative.
Major Job Duties:
Coaching and supporting a portfolio of candidates
Supporting the policy needs of candidates
Managing relationships with key stakeholders and organizational
partners, assessing the application and selection processes to ensure a
pool of vigorously vetted applicants
Training high-quality moderators
Supporting fellows through an individualized leadership plan and provide coaching and 1-1 engagement
Managing relationships with the organization's state directors to design, develop, and deliver similar trainings, to support the diversity of the organization's leadership
Conduct ongoing evaluation and analysis of the impact of our work
Manage staff and create systems to build a fellowship, and internship program. Ability to communicate with Donors and funders of the program
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills:
Bachelor's Degree required
7 years professional experience required, including at least two years
working directly in a related field
At least 2 years of experience developing or facilitating leadership
trainings for adult learners
At least 2 years of staff management experience
Understanding of social media; all platforms and digital analytics
Knowledge of New York City and state politics
Strong attention to detail and interest in creating reports
Dedication to our mission and commitment to policy reforms that will
improve educational opportunities for all students, particularly students
of color and low-income students
Interest in politics and advocacy on both a national and state legislative
level
A strong racial and social justice lens
The following skills are preferred:
• Spanish proficient
• Campaign experience
• Background in budget building and executionCompensation: Competitive salary, commensurate with experience. DFER is proud to offer excellent benefits: health and dental coverage; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; 401K with a match plan; flexible spending/benefits plan; holidays and vacation.
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, attention to detail, confidentiality, time management, flexibility
A sense of humor and humility, comfort with complexity
Commitment to Diversity: DFER seeks individuals from all backgrounds to apply for this position. DFER continuously ensures that an equity lens and a specific focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion is present in each aspect of our work and embedded into our organizational fabric.
How to Apply: Please apply as soon as possible, even if you are not available to start immediately. All applications are held in strict confidence. Interested applicants should send resume, cover letter and at least three professional references (references are not contacted until you have had a successful interview and are notified) to: mbland@dfer.org
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