Job Description

The Managing Director will coordinate and support the work of the following NOIEF and NOI Department Directors: Candidate's Project, Data, Technology and Research, Community, New Media, Operations, and Organizing.  The Managing Director will work closely with the Executive Director and 6 Department Directors to establish a budget, clear goals and timeline, and all aspects of organizational management.

This position will report to NOIEF and NOI's Executive Director.

Responsibilities

• Lead an annual goal setting and budgeting process to ensure organizational progress towards meeting goals. Will also oversee and review quarterly and annual budget reports.
• Plan and execute staff-wide initiatives, meetings and staff development and bi-yearly reviews
• Implement strategic decisions made by Department Directors in a timely manner
• Be a catalyst for open communication and lead coordination (through problem solving, compromise, and group decision making) across departments
• Serve as the point of contact with NOIEF and NOI's legal counsel to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, particularly with issues of intellectual property and contract negotiations.
• In coordination with the Executive Director manage key external relationships with Board Members and key stakeholders.
• Lead the recruitment process of hiring senior coordinating team members and support department directors in the hiring of new staff.
• Work with the Executive Director and Department Directors to facilitate timely decision making with regard to hiring, firing, and resource allocation.
• Provide strong day-to-day leadership to make key operational decisions on a daily basis

Qualifications

The Managing Director is a new position and was created to promote expansion, build organizational capacity, inspire innovation, and ensure NOIEF and NOI remain solvent. While no one candidate will possess every quality, the successful candidate will bring many of the following qualifications and personal attributes:

• Embody the missions of NOIEF and NOI to develop the practice of engagement organizing and the leaders who are great at it.
• Vision and energy to inspire collaboration and engender trust from staff and key organizational funders, stakeholders, and supporters.
• An inclusive and sensitive management style which respects the capabilities, experience, and professionalism of staff while providing them with clear direction.
• Commitment to a work environment where creativity and diversity are celebrated.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and drive to build capacity and develop a top-notch workforce
• Successful experience in simultaneous administration of financial management, budgeting, and planning of diverse departments and responsibilities
• Build a relational transparent culture of excellence, courage, innovation, and respect.
• Enjoys working hard, looks for challenges, and is a natural problem solver. Thrives in a competitive and outcome driven work environment.
• A bachelor's degree is required; however a master's degree in business management or human resources is strongly preferred.
• 7-10 years of managerial or human resources non-profit management experience within a mid-to-large scale organization
• Expert level use of QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Suite, and Salesforce. Must also have an eagerness to learn to use new tools and technology.

Application Process

Interested applicants should submit a short letter of interest, a comprehensive resume of applicable experience, and three professional references to info@neworganizing.com. Please include the subject line NOI Managing Director.

The salary for the Managing Director position is commensurate with experience.  Position includes healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) and cell phone reimbursement.

About NOI

NOI is a progressive organization that builds capacity and sophistication in the progressive movement in the areas of technology and new media, especially as they relate to organizing.  NOI offers numerous trainings for progressive practitioners, engages in data research, and coordinates with a wide range of progressive partners to leverage common interests in the improvement of technology options in the field. Here's what our staff says about our values and workplace:

"NOI welcomes and values people (and their stories, contributions, personal lives) more than any other organization I've worked with."
"I love that we focus on long term capacity building rather than purely short term fights."
"I love being part of a team of 'finishers' - people who, once they start something, will see it through."
"There is a clear appreciation not just for the accomplishment, but for the people who made it possible.