SALDEF is seeking a Deputy Executive Director with a deep commitment to the Sikh American community and civil rights, advocacy and outreach.
Reporting to the Executive Director (ED), the Deputy Executive Director will have both internal and external facing responsibilities, ranging from client and project management (business development, framing of key approaches, high-quality client delivery, written products) to administration (information technology, reporting, facilities), and human capital (HR/recruiting, mentoring, career progression). The Deputy Executive Director will partner closely with the ED to chart SALDEF’s future growth and strategic response to an ever-increasing demand for the organization’s services such as the Sikh LEAD program.
The ideal candidate for the Deputy Executive Director role will have 3 to 5 years of program management and organization growth support work experience in a non-profit organization, foundation, or government agency and an advanced degree from a leading university is preferred. This candidate will also possess:
Responsibilities
- A track record of delivering superior results, managing teams to high-performance outcomes, and assuming leadership roles
- Success in roles requiring implementation and execution of multiple tasks while responding to multiple priorities and key initiatives concurrently
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Represents the organization to the public, key stakeholders and business partners;
- Provides leadership and direction for staff, setting an effective agenda and ensuring performance goals are met and set
- Be responsible for evaluating the success of programs and ensuring that goals are met and the organization maintains the focus necessary to fulfil its mission.
- High energy, maturity, and leader with the ability to serve as a unifying force and to position communications discussions at both the strategic and tactical levels
- Sincere commitment to work collaboratively with all constituent groups, including staff, board members, volunteers, donors, program participants, and other supporters
- Be a self-starter, able to work independently, and entrepreneurial; enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives
Experience: 3 to 5 years required.
To apply, please email a thoughtful cover letter detailing your relevant experience, resume, and an unedited development, communications, or policy-related writing sample (maximum 5 pages) as a single PDF document to [email protected]. We are accepting applications and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis and will give priority consideration to applications received by September 30, 2017. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
**SALDEF is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position and enrich our organization.**