POSITION SUMMARY

The Managing Director is a leader dedicated to supporting the Executive Director in advancing the organization's strategic initiatives, upholding the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights (EBC)'s core values, and passionately advocating for the end of incarceration. This position ensures that the Ella Baker Center operates efficiently and effectively, enabling EBC to fulfill its mission with impact and sustainability. The Managing Director prioritizes uplifting the voices of Black leaders and creating a supportive environment where staff can lead and drive their work forward. This role requires exceptional leadership, collaboration, strategic thinking, communication, and operational management skills.  Reporting to the Executive Director, the Managing Director plays a pivotal role in advancing the organization's mission of building power and driving community reinvestment.

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Department

Administration Executive

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Senior Manager/Supervisor

Compensation

$115,000-$125,000

PRIMARY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary objective of the Managing Director is to enhance and strengthen the organizational capacity of the Ella Baker Center in pursuit of this mission. Collaborating closely with the Executive Director and senior leadership team, the Managing Director develops short-term and long-term strategies to strengthen the organization so it can effectively and sustainably achieve its goals. They oversee the operational, financial, and HR functions of EBC, ensuring appropriate staffing and the establishment of essential values-aligned, internal systems for efficient and productive organizational functioning. The strategic objectives for the entire organization, including human resource, financial, and IT strategies, are led by the Managing Director to advance the organization's needs and goals. As a thought partner to the Executive Director, the Managing Director may engage with the Board of Directors and the staff union on relevant issues and will serve as a critical member of the organization's senior leadership team.

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Operations/Administration

• Cultivate a culture of care, mutual respect, and inclusiveness that fosters an environment that celebrates the strengths and contributions of each team member.
• Directly manage senior-level staff responsible for day-to-day operations, systems/technology oversight, HR management, and financial management processes and teams.
• Implement best practices in nonprofit management and administration, strengthening operational and data systems for long-term organizational sustainability, impact, collaboration, and budget realities.
• Ensure the organization has the necessary resources, policies, and systems to support its operations, providing consistent documentation and training.
• Manage effective implementation of systems and platforms for organizational operations, interdepartmental coordination, and for data-driven programming.
• Manage organizational records, contracts, key documents, building operations, tenant relationships, inspections, insurance renewals, and claims for efficient and compliant operations.
• Optimize office equipment and environments for seamless in-office and remote work, while bolstering IT capabilities.
• Bottomline monthly staff meeting to ensure we are communicating, learning, and building community.

Financial Management

• Oversee the Finance Director and financial systems to maintain the organization's financial health, ensuring compliance with GAAP, nonprofit requirements, and grant regulations.
• Ensure financial policies and procedures are up-to-date, followed consistently, and staff are oriented. Assist the Finance Director in developing the annual operating budget and actively monitor, modify, and revise budgets in collaboration with department leads.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director in providing accurate financial information and analysis, supporting risk management and long-term planning to fulfill fiduciary responsibilities and plan for the future of EBC.
• Ensure completion of the annual audit and 990 tax filing by coordinating with external auditors, managing internal audit-related functions, convening the Audit Committee of the Board, and supporting the board's review and acceptance of the audit.
• Oversee and support compliance with grants, including timely submission of financial reports, implementation of grant-restricted fund tracking procedures, and creation of budgets and financial reports for grant applications and reporting requirements.
• Ensure and support the implementation of existing and new systems to ensure processing transactions support fund development activities.
• Support annual and multi-year budgeting and planning in collaboration with the Development Department and the senior leadership team.

Human Resources

• Support supervisors in building collaborative, sustainable, and impactful teams aligned with EBC values and strategic priorities.
• Support all departments in articulating operational procedures by department.
• Support hiring, retention, and advancement of a diverse staff, setting targets for employee onboarding, training, and skill development, and overseeing compensation and benefits that are in line with the budget.
• In collaboration with the Executive Director, support the annual review of salary ranges for all positions, making equitable, financially sustainable, and competitive range recommendations to the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of semi-monthly payroll and serve as back up for payroll.

Organizational Development & Strategy

• Contribute to EBC's organizational development priorities, strategic planning and implementation, and fundraising initiatives as needed.
• Coordinate with department directors to establish and monitor organizational goals, as well as manage the planning and monitoring process for yearly work plans and dashboards.
• Identify, assess, and inform the Executive Director of internal and external issues impacting the organization, including finance, legal matters, 501(c)(3) status, and organizational culture.
• Champion racial equity within EBC, embedding equitable practices in all areas of work, and participate in political education training.
• Participate in EBC signature events and support organizational fundraising efforts of strategy development, outreach, and building new relationships with funders.
• Support EBC's strategic communications, narrative shift, policy advocacy, and campaign strategies. Serve as an organizational spokesperson regarding EBC policy priorities, organizational news and updates, and other opportunities, as needed.
• Support with ensuring our communication systems are targeting the right audience and working effectively to reach our members and supporters.
• Provides thought-partnership to the communications team to create messaging and marketing materials for fundraising campaigns, branding, and organizational swag.
• Collaborates with the Communication Director and Executive Director to effectively position the organization in its values and work to build alignment across teams.  

NECESSARY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 7 years of experience in a leadership position within a non-profit organization. Experience operating in a unionized workplace is highly desired.
• Deep understanding of the criminal legal system and/or lived experience or connection to Ella Baker Center's mission.
• Proficiency in nonprofit management, operations, human resources, finance, and a successful history of driving progressive organizational change and development in a growing organization.
• Knowledge of risk management and insurance. Proactive and takes initiative in addressing organizational needs.
• Possess excellent collaboration, leadership, and problem-solving abilities, fostering effective partnerships with senior management and cross-functional teams. Dedicated to advancing racial equity and adept at enhancing organizational systems through a racial equity perspective.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with transparency and directness, and the ability to motivate and connect with staff. Ability to build trust, receive and provide feedback, and lead teams effectively.
• Demonstrate extensive experience in supervising individuals with a compassionate approach that acknowledges the differences in privilege and power. Readily acknowledge your own position in relation to privilege and power, proactively examining and adjusting your behaviors as necessary.
• Proficient in Google Suite and MS Office applications, tech-savvy with hands-on experience in Salesforce (or other CRM), Zoom (or other video conferencing platforms), BOX, LastPass (or other password manager), Monday, and Bill.com. Well-versed in various HR platforms, financial systems, and IT systems like BambooHR, Sage, QuickBooks, or equivalent industry software.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This is a salaried, exempt, on-site, Full Time position. There will be times when the position will be required to work in the evenings, on weekends, at outward-facing public events, and will be on call during office closures. The Managing Director reports to the Executive Director and serves on the Management Team

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary range: $115,000-125,000 depending on professional and lived experience. The Ella Baker Center for Human Rights offers a competitive benefits package to its full-time employees, which includes employee health, vision, dental, chiropractor, acupuncture, LTD, life insurance, EAP, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, and the option to enroll in a 401k program. We cover 100% of the employee only premiums for all medical coverage. Medical coverage begins the 1st of the month, after the date of hire.