Executive Director

Overview

Executive Director at Jobs with Justice San Francisco

Jobs With Justice San Francisco (JWJSF) is seeking an Executive Director to guide the organization’s campaigns and operations. The ED will strengthen coalition power and ensure the organization continues to build worker, labor, and community-led movements for economic and social justice in San Francisco. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of combined experience in nonprofit management, fundraising and strategy development, and organizing/coalition work, including experience with base-building organizations. They should be a strong leader with high social and emotional intelligence, capable of navigating change while inspiring others.

Lead our dynamic team making a difference for the long haul. Salary range: $120,000–$145,000 annually, with excellent benefits.

Responsibilities

Fundraising

• Lead overall fundraising strategy, including foundation and grassroots efforts
• Lead foundation fundraising, including prospecting, funder relationships, and grant management (tracking, proposal writing and reporting)
• Cultivate philanthropic partnerships and serve as a thought leader with the funding community
• Oversee grassroots fundraising, including member dues, annual gala, sustaining donors, etc.

Coalition Leadership & Organizing

• Manage relationships with coalition members (Steering Committee & E-board), including check-ins and conflict resolution
• Plan and lead coalition meetings, events, and member engagement
• Attend member actions and speak as appropriate
• Maintain strong relationships with external partners/allies
• Coordinate policy positions with members and the Legislative Committee

Strategy Development and Campaigning

• Build shared agenda and strategy across the coalition with the E-board and Leadership Team
• Coordinate long- and short-term strategies, including campaign planning and responsive decision-making
• Ensure member participation in strategy, tactics, and campaign evaluation
• Represent JWJSF in media and movement spaces
• Support staff with campaign implementation

Organizational & Staff Management

• Ensure effective systems for HR policies, performance evaluations and compliance
• Monitor JWJSF’s finances, including budgeting, resource allocation, and internal controls
• Support a healthy and inclusive culture in collaboration with the Staff Culture committee
• Collaborate with Leadership Team on the above
• Provide supervision to 3–5 staff, fostering strong communication, coordination, and leadership development

Governance & E-board Management

• Oversee governance of the E-board and Steering Committee, ensuring regular meetings and effective engagement
• Coordinate with Executive and Finance Committees on fiduciary duties and compliance
• Ensure timely elections and adherence to bylaws, legal, regulatory, and CBA requirements

Qualifications

• 8+ years leading labor and/or community organizing efforts, ideally in a coalition setting
• 2+ years in nonprofit leadership
• Proven experience with foundation fundraising
• Strong ability to grow and maintain coalitions, uniting ally leadership around a common agenda
• Exceptional relationship-building skills and ability to handle conflict between individuals and organizations
• Strong leadership to coach, motivate, delegate, foster accountability and build positive team culture
• Resourceful in prioritizing and investing in people/systems while driving towards clarity and solutions
• Advanced organizing skills: strategic/political analysis, campaign development, power mapping, and navigating complex political landscapes
• Demonstrated commitment to addressing racial, gender, and class oppression in organizational practice
• Personal integrity, credibility, confidentiality, and dedication to mission
• Emotionally intelligent, self-reflective, aware of positionality and power; able to give and receive feedback
• Strong verbal and written communication, effective online and in person

Physical requirements

• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time; ability to communicate via phone/text and email/video conferencing
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds (accommodations available if needed)
• Travel: must be able to travel weekly within the SF Bay Area, regularly statewide and occasionally nationwide

Working conditions

Our staff promotes a positive, collaborative and supportive environment. JWJSF’s culture supports work/life balance. Work may involve occasional travel and longer or irregular hours. The Executive Director role offers a flexible hybrid schedule with time in the office and remotely. JWJSF has offices in San Francisco and Oakland with in-person meetings and events, including some evenings and weekends.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $120-145k, depending on experience. JWJSF offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid vacation starting at 3 weeks and increasing with tenure
• Additional paid leave during a scheduled 2 week winter break
• 401(k) contributions rising from 3% to 12% of salary, no employee match required
• 100% employer-paid premiums for family health care, vision and dental coverage through the union health and welfare fund

This position is open until filled. JWJSF is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind and provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve.