Executive Director - New Bedford, United States - Coalition for Social Justice Education Fund

Description

Mission

The Coalition for Social Justice Education Fund (CSJ Ed Fund) is dedicated to building a movement led by low-income community members with a focus on Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), women and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

In order to raise the voices of those who have experienced the impacts of economic hardship, we have several focuses:

education, volunteer recruitment, leadership development, and building or participating in effective coalitions that address the economic survival issues that our members face.

We build our membership through inspiration and by cultivating relationships that guide leadership development.


Job Title
Executive Director (ED)


Reports to
CSJ Ed Fund Board of Directors


Compensation
$90,000 - $105,000+ _(commensurate with experience) + _Benefits Package


Location
Hybrid
| Based in Southeastern MA |* Offices in New Bedford and Brockton


About Us

The CSJ Ed Fund, based in Southeastern Massachusetts, was founded in 1994 with the mission of advocating for economic opportunity and social justice, particularly for those affected by poverty.

Over the years, we have developed a strong leadership core composed of dedicated activists who joined through CSJ Ed Fund's grassroots efforts.

CSJ Ed Fund engages in comprehensive outreach activities, including door-to-door canvassing in low-income neighborhoods and public housing developments, as well as phone campaigns to inform and mobilize communities on various issues.

Over the years, CSJ Ed Fund has played a leading role in numerous campaigns, including significant efforts in healthcare, public education, and progressive tax reforms.

We led initiatives to pass Earned Sick Time and Paid Family and Medical Leave in Massachusetts.

Our current multi-issue agenda addresses vital concerns such as universal childcare, affordable housing, public transportation, environmental justice, civic engagement and increasing the minimum wage.

The organization operates primarily in Brockton, Fall River, and New Bedford, with expanded efforts in Taunton, Attleboro, and Falmouth.


Position Overview

As the Executive Director of the Coalition for Social Justice Education Fund, you will play a pivotal role in charting the next phase of our organization's journey.

This includes driving internal shifts to foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment and reinvigorating our commitment to grassroots organizing while maintaining our strong advocacy efforts.

Your leadership will be instrumental in shaping our strategic direction, amplifying the voices of our communities, and ensuring that our mission to advance social and economic justice continues to thrive.

This is a unique opportunity to leave a lasting impact on both our organization and the communities we serve.

The Executive Director will oversee strategic planning, financial management, fundraising, staff and board development, and build relationships with our members and external partners to advance the CSJ Ed Fund mission and vision.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Board to develop and implement strategic goals and objectives for the organization.
• Facilitate board meetings, ensuring effective communication and engagement.
• Support board development initiatives, including recruitment, orientation, and training.
• Work closely with operational staff to:
• Create an annual budget and oversee financial planning, and fiscal management of the organization.
• Ensure transparency, accountability, and compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Oversee annual audit, tax and other financial reporting requirements.
• Lead grant writing efforts, identifying funding opportunities and submitting compelling proposals.
• Develop and execute fundraising strategies to diversify revenue streams and meet fundraising goals.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with individual donors, major donors, funders and philanthropic partners to secure resources for organizational sustainability.
• Work with operational staff to maintain an uptodate grant calendar to meet reporting and proposal deadlines.
• Supervise staff supporting them in setting goals in their work plan and schedule regular checkins.
• Attend regular staff meetings, training, retreats, etc.
• Provide visionary leadership and mentorship to staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and wellbeing, while empowering team members to take ownership of their roles.
• Foster a culture of trust and accountability, where staff members feel empowered to make decisions and take initiative in their respective areas of expertise.
• Promote a supportive and inclusive work environment, valuing diverse perspectives and contributions.
• Evaluate and restructure the staff to address evolving organizational needs, including hiring for additional capacity in areas requiring support.
• Oversee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training and professional development of staff.
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