SOUL - Interim Executive Director (PDF is in documents section of this Circle)
Posted by: Taj
Submitted: February 19, 2008 at 3:30 pm
Job Announcement
INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
School of Unity and Liberation (SOUL)
How to apply: Submit a resume and cover letter to the Interim Search Committee at
interimEDsearch@schoolofunityandliberation.org No calls, please.
School of Unity and Liberation - The School of Unity and Liberation (SOUL) is a school to build a
movement. We work to build the social justice movement by raising the capacity of young organizers
and grassroots groups to achieve systemic change. Over the past decade, SOUL has trained thousands
of young people from hundreds of organizations in organizing, political analysis, and facilitation. The
Interim Executive Director will lead the organization during this period of transition. This will include
working with and supervising staff to ensure that the organization maintains its commitment to its
mission and goals, and remains in healthy programmatic and financial condition while searching for a new
Executive Director. The Search Committee is currently considering candidates for the position of
Interim Executive Director, not for the long-term directorship.
Website: www.schoolofunityandliberation.org
Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a nonprofit in a leadership role
Proven experience supervising and developing staff and working with a Board of Directors
Working knowledge of nonprofit fiscal management, including fund accounting and budgeting
Success with foundation proposal and report writing for medium and large-sized grants
Proven experience with organizational development and human resources management
Experience with shared decision-making processes
Direct communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to social justice required
Radical political analysis preferred
Key Projects/Events
Foundation proposal, renewals, and report writing and submissions
Actively coordinate Board and Committee chairpersons to plan agendas and develop background
materials monthly
Coordinate organizational development including board and staff– decision-making, structure and
program planning
General Administrative Responsibilities
Responsible for foundation fundraising $450,000 annual budget
Supervise 3-4 FT staff, 1 PT staff and 1 consultant
Oversee financial matters of SOUL (drafting budgets, processing monetary transactions, administer
payroll, etc.)
Actively strengthen relationships with donors and funders in partnership with Board and staff
Maintain official records and documents, and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations
Keep Board fully informed on the financial and staffing condition of the organization
Alongside staff, maintain working relationships with constituent organizations
Provide assistance/support to the Search Committee and Search Consultant
Organize and facilitate staff meetings and retreats as appropriate
People of color, women, immigrants, LGBTQ and working class candidates are strong encouraged to apply.
Start Date: April 1, 2008, flexible end date.
Compensation is commensurate with experience.