[jobsthatareLEFT by GAIN] ReThink seeking a new Executive Director

ReThink, a 501(c)(3) community-based non-profit organization, is working to build a world free of sexual violence. Founded in 2013, ReThink is now seeking its first full-time Executive Director ("ED") to build and lead a team that can expand capacity and impact, and help ReThink transition from a startup to a stable, non-profit organization and permanent resource in the Washington, DC area.

Sexual violence--and the underlying cultural beliefs and norms that make it possible—are learned behaviors. With a focus on adolescence, ReThink helps communities recognize all of the various power dynamics that undermine the practice of consent and build cultural responses that advance healthy, safe relationships in their stead. After six years of delivering quality, evidence-based, trauma-informed consent and healthy masculinity programming throughout the Northeast United States on a mostly part-time basis, ReThink is excited to expand its mission with the guidance of new leadership.

We believe that marginalized communities are most likely to experience sexual violence, and they are at the center of ReThink's programming; our conversations about consent are just as likely to involve conversations about racism, homophobia, transphobia, class, ageism, and disability as they are to involve sex or romance. Recognizing that American prisons are some of the most sexually violent places on earth, ReThink advocates for an anti-carceral approach to sexual violence rooted in preventing it before the harm is done in the first place.

Though ReThink envisions providing long-term support to all individuals and institutions who work with adolescents, our early-stage development has been focused on delivering trainings in educational institutions, and ReThink has developed a reputation as providing thoughtful, trauma-informed facilitation and support. ReThink has reached thousands of adolescents and hundreds of adults in the Washington, DC area with trauma-informed workshops that build concrete consent skills, uplift healthy masculinities, and dismantle harmful social norms.

Apply at the link: https://mesosolutions.recruitee.com/o/executive-director-rethink

About the Position

ReThink's next ED must build on this foundation to help ReThink meet a growing demand for its services while also managing the day-to-day operations and all key aspects of the organization.

This is a great opportunity for someone who cares deeply about the mission, but also wants to grow and develop their skills as a leader. A successful ED will help expand ReThink's program and potentially its staff and support network. Individuals who thrive working independently and achieving tough goals are encouraged to apply.

In particular, the ED will:

Lead ReThink's Fundraising Efforts

• Build and sustain a strategy for new and existing donor revenue streams, including developing a powerful digital fundraising presence; identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major individual donors and institutional funders; and maintaining and improving relationships with relevant foundations
• Expand upon ReThink's self-sustaining, fee-for-service consent training program by identifying and cultivating new potential clients in line with ReThink's core mission

Facilitate, Train, and Organize

• Deliver and/or oversee the delivery of ReThink's core training curriculum both to adults who work with adolescents, and to adolescents themselves
• Provide ongoing support for client institutions and individuals as they implement the ReThink program
• Develop new, innovative curricula and programs
• Co-Lead and support the ReThinking Masculinity Program in cooperation with the Program's Partner Organizations

Strategize and Develop

• In consultation with the Board of Directors, build and execute medium- and long-term strategies for organizational growth and development
• Lead ReThink's communications efforts, including placement of Op-Eds and speaking to media

Job requirements

The next ED absolutely must have:

• A personal commitment to the practice of enthusiastic consent in all of their relationships, professional and personal, romantic and platonic
• Demonstrated experience as well as a high degree of comfort building a non-foundation-based (i.e. digital, individual, and/or institutional) fundraising program from early-stage development
• A demonstrated ability to build meaningful relationships with a wide variety of people holding any number of intersecting marginalized identities; fluency in anti-oppressive theory, practice, and language, especially in regards to race, class, sex, and gender identity
• A high degree of comfort with facilitating and training diverse groups, both small and large
• The problem-solving and critical-thinking skills necessary to take on the various challenges of directing a small non-profit organization as the sole staffer; a happily self-starting and self-directing approach to their work

The ideal candidate will also have:

• Excellent writing and communicating skills
• Excellent organizational/administrative skills, with familiarity in maintaining operations and budgets
• Demonstrated experience and skill in community organizing
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Experience providing trauma-informed trainings, facilitation, or counseling

Other Details

This position is located in Washington, DC. Periodic travel may be required. Work hours are generally flexible, but may include some night and weekend work. Telework is standard. Apply at the link: https://mesosolutions.recruitee.com/o/executive-director-rethink

Compensation

Salary: $70,000/year. Health insurance provided, as well as paid vacation and paid sick leave.

Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. ReThink is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic characteristics, disability, status as a special disabled veteran or veteran, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity or any other basis prohibited by law.

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