National Affiliate Director - Emerge America
Emerge America is a political leadership training program for Democratic women. Our mission is to identify, educate and inspire Democratic women to pursue elective office at the local, state and national levels. Emerge originated in the San Francisco Bay Area (www.emergeca.org) five years ago and currently has state-based programs in six other states. For more information about Emerge America, please see our website at www.emergeamerica.org.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking a highly motivated, talented, and dynamic individual to serve as the Affiliate Director. This position will report to the Chief Operating Officer. The Affiliate Director’s primary responsibility will be to replicate the Emerge America program and manage the affiliates’ development from inception through sustainability. This position has tremendous growth possibilities as Emerge America continues to replicate in additional states each year.
THE POSITION
- Manage the development of affiliate programs: Provide technical assistance and coaching to affiliates in budgeting, board and alumnae development, fundraising, recruitment and selection of classes, and strategic planning
- Ensure the quality of curriculum, training, and alumnae networks across the affiliate network;
- Research and implement expansion of program into targeted states;
- Train and support new affiliate programs;
- Foster collaboration among affiliates and strengthen services to affiliates;
- Organize bi-annual convening of Emerge affiliates and Emerge alumnae;
- Support the growing infrastructure of Emerge America;
- Represent the organization and build networks of diverse women, including elected officials, political activists, donors, non-profit and political communities, the media, and the public.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Non-profit management experience in some of the following functions: boards of directors, financial management, administrative functions, program development and fundraising;
- Ability to develop trusted and effective working relationships with diverse and multi-cultural constituencies, including boards of directors, staff, donors, volunteers and a diverse array of supporters and stakeholders;
- Self-starter – ability to proactively plan and create …
- Great organizational skills;
- Proven leadership ability;
- Excellent written and oral communications;
- Effective multi-tasking abilities and efficiency in time management;
- Comfort with public speaking;
- Minimum of five-seven years relevant professional work experience;
- Demonstrated commitment to Democratic ideals and passion for advancing women in all their diversity;
- Knowledge of women’s political leadership issues and political experience;
- Campaign experience a plus
- Experience with the Emerge program a strong plus.
JOB SCHEDULE AND LOCATION:
- Travel required (4-6 days per month);
- Occasional night and weekend hours;
- Start date will be in April, 2008;
- Office is in San Francisco, California.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
- Salary is commensurate with experience;
- Emerge America has an excellent benefits package.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send a resume and cover letter to Natalie Cheng at ncheng@emergeamerica.org by March 14, 2008. No calls, please.
Emerge America strives to reflect the diverse communities that we serve. Applicants who contribute to this diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
