Executive Director SPLC Action Fund
Executive Director SPLC Action Fund
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Job Description
SPLC Action Fund is seeking an Executive Director to help deepen the organizations impact as a progressive political force in the Southeast.
About the Organization
Created in 2018 by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) the SPLC Action Fund (SPLC Action) is a 501(c)4 nonprofit corporation that pursues the shared mission and vision of the SPLC utilizing the unique tools of (c)4 organizations namely political activity. SPLC Action Fund seeks to build local political power for progressives and increase representation by people of color in local elected positions across the Deep South.
In addition to and in support of pursuing its social welfare mission SPLC Action Fund conducts political activity primarily focused on local elections in Alabama Georgia Mississippi Louisiana and Florida. To change the political landscape into one that celebrates diversity and seeks to dismantle structural racism we believe we must first engage and build a pipeline of candidates who reflect the communities they will serve. When we are successful in local elections we can have substantial positive impact on the social and economic policies that matter to constituents.
Were based in Montgomery Alabama and haveofficesin Atlanta Georgia; Miami Florida; New Orleans Louisiana; Jackson Mississippi; and Washington DC.
About the Role
All political activity that must be reported on campaign finance reports is conducted through SPLC Action Funds two affiliated political action committees: New Southern Majority IE PAC (a federal independent expenditure committee a.k.a. a Super PAC) and New Southern Leaders PAC (a federal PAC). The Executive Director will manage the Political Department that conducts political activity through the Action Fund New Southern Majority and New Southern Leaders. SPLC Action Fund will primarily utilize internal resources for these campaigns. The Executive Director should be well acquainted with the creation and rollout of digital media and other creative assets for campaigns with minimal reliance on external vendors.
While the Political Department is the primary SPLC Action Fund department that conducts political activity staff from other departments are involved. For example the Communications Department creates art and videos for independent expenditure campaigns and leads media relations. The Intelligence Project researches and reports on extremist candidates and publishes on the Action Fund website. The State Offices assist with candidate recruitment and training work through the PAC leveraging their ontheground relationships. The Executive Director will coordinate this crossdepartment activity with department leaders to ensure compliance and project management.
What Youll Do
The Executive Director will be expected to help SPLC Action Fund grow its budget to deepen the organizations impact as a progressive political force in the Southeast. The Executive Director will work with the Development team as a frontline fundraiser strategizing with the Director of Development and other appropriate personnel to develop a 12month and multiyear fundraising plan. They will also work with the Communications team to grow the profile and visibility of the organization.
Finally the Executive Director will be responsible for ensuring that at least 60 percent of the Action Funds work be considered primary purpose. While political activity is a major component of the organizations work and experience in that realm is critical for the role public education and other forms of advocacy is primary to SPLC Action Fund and the majority of staffs time will be expended on these activities.
Who Youll Work With
- You will report to the President and Chief Executive Officer.
- You will manage the Director of Political Campaigns and an Executive Assistant and oversee a total team of approximately five.
- You will serve as a liaison to the Boards of Directors of the Action Fund New Southern Majority and New Southern Leaders.
- You will collaborate closely with the General Counsel Development Communications and Intelligence Project teams.
Required Skills and Experience
Related work experience and education:
- A minimum of 10 years of significant leadership and managerial experience with at least 5 years overseeing a team of 10plus staff
- Extensive experience managing an organization or large departments $5plus million budget
- A minimum of 15 years of political and/or independent expenditure campaign experience with at least 7 years in a seniorlevel role and 7 years working in the Southeastern United States with demonstrated examples of using data to make decisions and measure impact
- Demonstrated exceptional understanding with laws governing 501(c)3 and 501(c)4)permissible lobbying and electioneering activity as well as laws governing 527 organizations at the local state and federal levels
- Board governance experience
- High school diploma or GED
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of local political structures across Alabama Georgia Florida Louisiana and Mississippi
- Ability to analyze polls and make datadriven decisions about messaging and targeting
- Knowledge and ability to devise controlled tests for efficacy of messaging and outreach
- Ability to provide staff guidance mentorship develop talent and oversee the professional growth of staff
- Ability to capably execute and react to critical shortterm priorities while keeping the team focused on longer term strategies
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines take initiative and receive constructive feedback
- Ability to work in a fastpaced environment with demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing tasks and demands
- Ability to forge and maintain relationships among leaders staff and partners to inspire trust invite collaboration and engender an environment of teamwork
- Superior listening and communicating skills with a high level of emotional intelligence
- Strong writing and editing skills and demonstrated experience in both areas
- Excellent public speaking and media relations skills
- Creative thinking and problemsolving skills
- Passion for the mission and the courage to fully embrace the work
- Demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to SPLCs mission vision and values.
Additional Details
Location
This role is based in one of the locations: Atlanta Georgia; Jackson Mississippi Montgomery Alabama or New Orleans Louisiana.
This role the following work designations options:
- Local Remote: Will work remotely but is expected to attend workrelated activities that occur at our offices or in the states in which the organization operates.
- Telework: Will work at an office at least three days per week and may work two days per week from an alternative work location.
Compensation & Benefits
This is a exempt role and the minimum starting salary is $265000 annually. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive medical and prescription drug benefits with the majority of the healthcare premium paid by the organization. Transinclusive and transitionrelated services covered under healthcare benefits. Assisted reproductive treatment also covered.
- A comprehensive dental plan that is fully paid by the organization. Low outofpocket cost for vision benefits including eye exams glasses or contacts. Premiums are pretaxed to save you money.
- Generous time off including 4 5 and 6 weeks per year depending on tenure and additional time off for 18 paid days per year including the week of July 4th.
- Free online unlimited telehealth visits with boardcertified doctors
- As a regular employee you are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Retirement Plan on your date of hire. SPLC matches dollarfordollar up to 4 of your annual salary and adds a 6 discretionary contribution to your account.
- We are committed to supporting the professional development of their staff through training programs seminars conferences certifications and workshops. Each employee will be allotted an allowance of $1500$2000 per fiscal year depending on their years of service.
- Tuition reimbursement is provided for employerapproved courses up to a lifetime maximum of $15000. Employees may request 50 of their tuition reimbursement to be paid at the beginning of the course.
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave upon birth fostering or adoption of a child. For employees with less than one year of service parental leave is prorated in the amount of one week for each month or partial month of service.
Accessibility Language
We are committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals in the hiring process including but not limited to those with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application or interview process please contact.
Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are notintended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of a person in this position.
An EqualOpportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity
Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices we considerapplicants equally without regard to age caregiver status color disability ethnicity gender gender expression gender identity marital status national origin on the basis ofgenetic information political affiliation pregnancy or veteran status.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
