Racial Justice Director
Racial Justice Director
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12-07-2025
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Yearly Salary
$ 60000 - 70000
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
12-07-2025
Job Description
Racial Justice Director
Job Description
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Direct Reports: None
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Pay: $60000$70000/year
Summary
Job Description
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Direct Reports: None
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Pay: $60000$70000/year
Summary
The YWCA fosters a team environment and seeks employees who are dedicated to promoting our mission: eliminating racism empowering women and promoting peace justice freedom and dignity for all.
This position at YWCA Asheville will be charged with overseeing the organizations Racial Justice Programming internally and externally leading advocacy efforts and cultivating strategic partnerships through community participation and collaboration.
Duties and Responsibilities
Racial Justice Programming
- Serving as the lead facilitator and trainer for Racial Justice programming and consultant work.
- The Racial Justice Director will cross-train other YWCA staff and contractors to expand capacity to provide Racial Justice programming internally within the organization and externally in the broader Western North Carolina Community.
YWCA Racial Justice Workshop
- The YWCA engages over 350 community members annually in our Racial Justice Workshop Series. The series is currently (3) parts. The content can be delivered both virtually and in-person. Attendees include community members tailored groups and organizations interested in increasing their Racial Justice acumen.
- The Racial Justice Director is responsible for:
- Attendee recruitmentincluding community partners YWCA staff and board. With a goal of 100% staff and board participation.
- Workshop scheduling and logistics. Including the ongoing recruitment coordination and training of workshop facilitators.
- Actively engaging in continued learning to further develop racial justice workshop content and resources shared with attendees.
- The ongoing evaluation of workshop attendee experience learning and growth via pre and post surveys.
- Grant reporting.
Until Justice Just Is (UJJI)
- Organize and coordinate a cross-departmental group of YWCA leaders in designing implementing delivering and evaluating the outcomes of UJJI Programming.
Internal Organizational Initiatives
- In response to the internal equity audit develop an internal strategy for YWCA staff and programs.
- Maintain the Joy and Justice Content Club and Racial Justice Lending Library.
- Partner with the HR Director to enhance mission alignment in all areas of staff experience and professional development.
- Serve as a committee member on the Employee Advisory Committee (EAC) and YW Professional Development Planning Committee.
Strategic Partnerships and Community Collaboration
- Conduct community outreach and build and maintain collaborative partnerships throughout the community.
- Serve as YWCA Asheville representative and point of contact on conference calls webinars and partnerships with YW USA Racial Justice & Civil Rights Mission Impact Group and Public Policy & Advocacy Team.
- Lead and coordinate community outreach plan for community events where the YW should be tabling and offering organizational representation.
- Identifies key events the YW should be represented at.
- Coordinates with YW staff to ensure tabling coverage for the event.
Advocacy
- Provide staff leadership for the YWCA Advocacy Committee working directly with Advocacy Committee Chair and CEO to create an annual Advocacy Agenda organizing internal and external efforts and planning campaigns related to social and racial justice issues.
- Coordinate efforts and activities around civic and voter engagement.
Communications/Advancement
- Actively recruit participants to Empower Hour and promote Empower Hour at Racial Justice workshops.
- Produce Racial Justice content for newsletters blog posts social media and earned media in collaboration with Marketing and Communications.
- Manages content on website Racial Justice Pages.
- Participate with Crisis and Communications teams in responding to acts of racism and social injustice.
Budget
- Monitors expenses to stay within the assigned budget.
- Is accountable for revenue items within the RJ Budget.
Position Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in social sciences communication education or related fields or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum three years in a related field such as racial or social justice organizing DEI education or training social work or human resources with a focus on DEI.
Candidate Attributes
- Demonstrated commitment to equity and justice including racial gender and economic justice
- Deep connection to and engagement with communities of color
- Lived experience that reflects the mission of the YWCA
- Cultural humility and ability to work effectively across lines of difference
- Understanding of the intersections between LGBTQIA identities and racial justice
- Ability to prioritize competing tasks and maintain transparency in work
- Integrity and discretion in handling sensitive or confidential information
Necessary Requirements
- Deep understanding of intersectionality social movements and racial justice principles
- Confidence and skill in navigating challenging conversations and managing conflict
- Strong intercultural communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in public speaking panel moderation writing and media communication
- Passion for facilitation and experience working with adult learners
- Proven leadership and team management abilities
Ideal Skills
- Proficiency with Google Suite and digital platforms such as Zoom Mailchimp Canva Wordpress and major social media channels including Instagram and Facebook
- Strong organizational skills and effective time management
- Experience with circle facilitation and mindful facilitation methods
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
Hours of Work
- MondayFriday. Occasional evenings or weekends.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
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