Reproductive Freedom for All · 1 month ago
Managing Director of Programs
Reproductive Freedom for All is a long-standing organization dedicated to advocating for reproductive freedom, including access to abortion and contraception. The Managing Director of Programs will support the Executive Director in managing projects and implementing organizational strategies, while also coordinating with various program departments to advance the organization's mission.
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Responsibilities
Lead and implement special projects or initiatives as assigned by the Executive Director
Serve as thought partner to the Executive Director, including representing the Executive Director when necessary in internal and external meetings
Help advance the work of the organization by ensuring cross-functional alignment across departments
Support the Executive Director in ensuring appropriate prioritization of the Executive Director’s time, smooth, cross-departmental engagement on organizational strategies and priorities, and the timely completion of relevant deliverables
Support, in collaboration with the Executive Director and the Equity, Culture and Talent (ECT) department, the hiring, coaching, and management of reporting teams as well as help identify and support opportunities for employee learning, development, and growth
In coordination with the Executive Director and the departments under Campaigns & Advocacy, develop relationships and sustain regular engagement with external partners as needed
Develop, implement, and institutionalize metrics to project manage and track progress of key projects and initiatives identified by the Executive Director
Partner with the VP of ECT and the Senior Director of IT & Operations to ensure high-quality daily operations, including identifying the right tools for collaboration and communication, and implementation as needed
In coordination with the Executive Director and General Counsel & COO, maintain compliance with and make recommendations regarding existing and proposed laws and regulations affecting programming, to include creating and executing comprehensive contracts for the programming work to be performed
In partnership with the General Counsel & COO as well as outside counsel, consultants, and vendors, ensure adherence to the best practices in the nonprofit sector regarding executing on programs
Represent the organization in external working groups or meetings
Lead by example; set high performance standards for self and staff
Foster a positive, team environment of achievement and ensure staff accountability through clearly defined and measurable goals
Promote, foster, and advance the organization’s goals/priorities on diversity, equity, and inclusion; Specifically, lead, engage others, and participate in evolving organizational practices, processes, and programs to be collaborative, transparent, inclusive and equitable
Other duties consistent with the duties and qualifications outlined herein may be assigned
Qualification
Required
8+ years of relevant leadership experience at a similarly sized and structured or mission-aligned organization
4+ years' experience in effectively managing direct reports and work with senior-level organizational leaders
Exercises a high degree of confidentiality and discretion, professionalism, integrity, diplomacy, and ethics
High level of attention to detail and follow-through; thrives on delivering excellent results
Exceptional project Management skills: tracks, drives, reports, and engages the necessary stakeholders, tools, resources, and information to produce desired results; ability to move nimbly among a variety of projects with varying timelines
Exceptional communication skills: written, verbal, and listening; manages expectations; understands who the key stakeholders are; curious, asks questions early; anticipates and prepares next steps and outcomes
Exceptional judgment and decision making: escalates and addresses concerns/challenges appropriately and in a timely manner
Exceptional problem solving skills: troubleshoots and surfaces creative solutions to achieve desired outcomes
Exceptional collaboration skills: is an inclusive, highly engaged team player, proactively seeks and provides thought partnership, assistance, and/or resources with/to colleagues
Experience working effectively and collaboratively within a fast-paced, agile environment among a diverse employee base that works remotely and is distributed across the United States
Demonstrated experience in and commitment to working in environments that value diversity, equity, and inclusion
Demonstrated alignment with the organization's core values of communication, collaboration, equity, excellence, and transparency
Demonstrated ability and desire to work with people of different lived experiences
A personal passion and demonstrated commitment to the organization's mission, values and goals; An understanding of reproductive freedom
Ability to attend in-person work-related events and functions; may require evening and weekend working hours during critical and/or peak periods
Strong technology skills with an aptitude to learn quickly to ramp up on new platforms or technology: Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and project management platforms (e.g. Monday)
Company
Reproductive Freedom for All
For over 50 years, our organization and members have unapologetically helped lead the charge on both the state and national levels to protect and advance reproductive freedom through grassroots organizing, electoral change, and political advocacy.