Jobs with Justice San Francisco - Executive Director

NRG Consulting Group • Bay Area, CA

11d • $120,000 - $145,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Jobs With Justice San Francisco (JWJSF) is seeking an Executive Director (ED) to guide the organization’s campaigns and operations. The ED will strengthen coalition power and ensure the organization continues to build worker, labor, and community-led movements for economic and social justice in San Francisco. The ideal candidate brings at least 8 years of combined experience in nonprofit management, fundraising and strategy development, organizing/coalition work, including experience with base building organizations. Recognized as a strong leader with high social and emotional intelligence, the ideal candidate can navigate change while inspiring others. Lead our dynamic team making a difference for the long haul.

Requirements

• 8+ years leading labor and/or community organizing efforts, ideally in a coalition setting
• 2+ years in nonprofit leadership
• Proven experience with foundation fundraising
• Strong ability to grow and maintain coalitions, uniting ally leadership around a common agenda
• Exceptional relationship-building skills and ability to handle conflict between individuals and organizations
• Strong leadership to coach, motivate, delegate, foster accountability and build positive team culture
• Resourceful in prioritizing and investing in people/systems while driving towards clarity and solutions
• Advanced organizing skills: strategic/political analysis, campaign development, power mapping, and navigating complex political landscapes
• Demonstrated commitment to addressing racial, gender, and class oppression in organizational practice
• Personal integrity, credibility, confidentiality, and dedication to mission
• Emotionally intelligent, self-reflective, aware of positionality and power; able to give and receive feedback
• Strong verbal and written communication, effective online and in person

Nice To Haves

• Experience with base building organizations

Responsibilities

• Lead overall fundraising strategy, including foundation and grassroots
• Lead foundation fundraising, including prospecting, funder relationships, and grant management (tracking, proposal writing and reporting)
• Cultivate philanthropic partnerships and serve as a thought leader with the funding community
• Oversee grassroots fundraising, including member dues, annual gala, sustaining donors, etc
• Manage relationships with coalition members (Steering Committee & E-board), including check-ins and conflict resolution
• Plan and lead coalition meetings, events, and member engagement
• Attend member actions and speak as appropriate
• Maintain strong relationships with external partners/allies
• Coordinate policy positions with members and the Legislative Committee
• Build shared agenda and strategy across the coalition with E-board and Leadership Team
• Coordinate long- and short-term strategies, including campaign planning and responsive decision-making
• Ensure member participation in strategy, tactics, and campaign evaluation
• Represent JWJSF in media and movement spaces
• Support staff with campaign implementation
• Ensure effective systems for HR policies, performance evaluations and compliance
• Monitor JWJSF’s finances, including budgeting, resource allocation, and internal controls
• Support a healthy and inclusive culture in collaboration with the Staff Culture committee
• Collaborate with Leadership Team on the above
• Provide supervision to 3–5 staff, fostering strong communication, coordination, and leadership development
• Oversee governance of E-board and Steering Committee, ensuring regular meetings and effective engagement
• Coordinate with Executive and Finance Committees on fiduciary duties and compliance
• Ensure timely elections and adherence to bylaws, legal, regulatory, and CBA requirements

Benefits

• Paid vacation that starts with 3 weeks for new employees and increases thereafter
• Additional paid leave during a scheduled 2 week winter break
• 401(k) contributions rising from 3% to 12% of salary, no employee match required
• 100% employer-paid premiums for high quality family healthcare, vision and dental coverage through our union health and welfare fund
• Relocation bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed