MPOWER Job announcment: Executive director

BACKGROUND: MPOWER has been operating as an independent organization for a year now, after four years of establishing our programs and leadership base as a project of another organization. We are looking for an Executive Director to lead this vibrant organization into its next stage of development.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Executive Director will work closely with MPOWER staff, the board of directors, and worker leaders to:

• Carry out a multi-year organizing campaign.
• Create and implement annual fundraising plans.
• Roll out MPOWER's new membership development strategy.
• Manage day to day financial, administrative and personnel operations.
• Supervise, support and evaluate the organizing staff on a regular basis.
• Lead hiring of additional staff as needed and as resources allow.
• Develop and maintain relationships with faith, labor and community allies.
• Oversee implementation of programmatic work in keeping with MPOWER's mission and strategic plan.
• Create a communications and media plan for the center and liaise with press.
• Provide ongoing training and support for the board and staff in keeping with MPOWER's organizational development objectives.
• Keep MPOWER up-to-date on key issues of strategic importance to the center.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING:

• Commitment to building racial and social justice through community organizing, leadership development, and popular education.
• Strong written and oral English and Spanish language capabilities.
• Ability and willingness to work non-traditional hours such as nights and weekends. (Director is a fulltime salary-based position.)
• Reliable transportation.
• Good time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Grassroots and foundation fundraising experience.
• Ability to develop innovative strategies and tactics for campaigns.
• Detail oriented, demonstrated management skills, and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills and verbal communication skills.
• Community organizing or union organizing experience.
• High levels of self-motivation and independence, as well as the ability to work as a team.
• Facility with using common computer software, information databases, internet and email.
• Commitment to living and working in the poultry region of Central Mississippi.

COMPENSATION: Competitive salary commensurate with experience and excellent benefits package.

MPOWER is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages people of color, immigrants, females, and LGBT individuals to apply.

TO APPLY:

Submit resume, contact information for three professional references, and cover letter, including salary expectation, to:

MPOWER

ATTN: Director Search Committee

383 S. Fourth Street

Morton, MS 39117

If you have questions, please contact us here. Applications by email are not accepted.