[Hiring] California Director @Local Progress

Role Description

Local Progress and the Impact Lab are seeking a California Director with a track record of organizing, base and coalition building to support our ever-growing work in California, including training and facilitation, strategic campaigning, fundraising, staff management and supervision.

The California Director will:

• Work in deep collaboration with the current California Coordinator to strengthen the organizing infrastructure in the state.
• Envision and build out our statewide strategy, including membership recruitment and engagement.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with key allies, organizational partners, and funders.
• Supervise and support the development of Membership and Organizing Team members.

Qualifications

• Must reside in California, with a preference for Northern California.
• 7-10+ years of organizing, strategic campaigning, and/or advocacy experience.
• 3+ years of demonstrated success in supervising staff across a breadth of issues and functions.
• 3-5 years of demonstrated history of success in fundraising.
• Experience in relational organizing and the ability to engage a diverse group of people.
• Background in designing membership-based and/or issue-based organizing strategies.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and drive projects independently.
• Commitment to inside/outside strategy and movement governance.
• Demonstrated commitment to social, racial, and economic justice.
• Ambition, drive, energy, and flexibility to work long hours and travel as needed.

Requirements

• Experience in leading and managing multi-stakeholder coalitions.
• Previous experience working with elected officials.

Benefits

• Salary expected to be between $105,800 and $124,200.
• Four day workweek with a default schedule of Monday through Thursday.
• Generous benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Five weeks of vacation per year and 20 sick days per year.
• Paid holidays and contributions to 403(b) plans.
• Office closure between December 24 and January 1 annually.

Company Description

Local Progress and the Local Progress Impact Lab work collectively to advance a racial and economic justice agenda through all levels of government. Local Progress (LP) is a movement of nearly 1,800 local elected officials advancing a racial and economic justice agenda through all levels of local government. The Local Progress Impact Lab (the Impact Lab) brings together local leaders, partners, and experts to build the knowledge, skills, and leadership needed to advance racial and economic justice at the local level.