(Career Progress) Fwd: [Black Beltway] JOB: Director of Operations (MoveOn) & INTERNSHIPS (Progressive Majority)

 Director of Operations, MoveOn.org (Flexible Location)

David Johns <mrdavidjohns@gmail.com> Jul 23 11:18AM -0400  

MoveOn.org Director of Operations
 
Time and again, MoveOn.org has changed the face of politics in America by
harnessing the power of the Internet and our 7 million members. We've taken
on hugely ambitious state, local, and national issue campaigns-and we've
won. We've proven that progressive candidates can fund and power their
campaigns primarily through grassroots online efforts. And we've powered
innovative new ways to organize around issues from health care to clean
energy, from gun violence to net neutrality.
 
 
 
*Position Overview:* MoveOn is seeking a dynamic and talented Director of
Operations to support the work of the Executive Director. This is a
senior-level strategic role overseeing and optimizing day-to-day operations
throughout the organization, including human resources / staff development,
financial, and legal operations. This role manages and works closely with
key outside contractors (Chief Financial Officer, Finance Team, and
Operations and Compliance Contractor). Reporting to the Executive Director,
the Director of Operations identifies internal opportunities and challenges
and works across departments and teams to come up with highly innovative
solutions.
 
 
 
This is a full-time, exempt position.
 
 
 
*Responsibilities:*
 
Manage Human Resources / Staff Development, Finance, Legal, and Governance
for MoveOn.org Civic Action (a 501(c)4 nonprofit) and MoveOn.org Political
Action (a federal Political Action Committee). "MoveOn" in this document
refers to the staff and operations of both entities.
 
 
 
*Staff Development and Human Resources:*
 
- Develop and implement systems for staff training, development, and
evaluation
- Manage MoveOn personnel policies and operations
- Support ongoing review and development of organizational structure,
management practices, fiscal policies, and internal controls
- Oversee all personnel records, payroll, and benefits enrollment and
administration
- Facilitate effective communication, accountability, staff retention,
and programmatic success within the organization by helping to create an
internal culture that promotes initiative, appropriate risk taking,
learning, creativity, cooperation, equity, and mutual respect
- Manage emerging priorities and projects as needed
 
*Financial Management:*
 
- Oversee the work of our key external contractors (Chief Financial
Officer, Operations and Compliance Contractor, and Finance Team) to ensure
effective financial management of the organization
- Ensure all organizational activities comply with requirements for
quality management, legal stipulations, and general duty of care
- Support the Executive Director in leading organizational and project
budgeting and financial forecasting, and provide relevant financial
information to the Executive Director and Board of Directors
- Oversee management and processing of member donations, payments, and
related activities
- Review annual audits and tax returns, as well as produce annual
business and organizational development plan and others as requested by the
Executive Director
- Oversee tax filing to all relevant agencies
 
*Legal and Risk Management:*
 
- Oversee all legal functions, ensuring regulatory oversight and legal
compliance
- Oversee all aspects of organizational insurance
- Serve as organizational liaison to legal counsel
- Support strong relationships with all non-compliance regulatory
agencies
- Maintain and oversee legal documents: letters of agreement, contracts,
etc.
- Provide a high-level of support to inform decisions the organization
makes around both legal and financial risks and exposures
 
*Strategic Planning:*
 
- Support the Executive Director to guide the organization through
strategic planning and long-term organizational development
- Proactively identify internal opportunities and challenges and work
with staff managers and the ED to address them and find creative solutions
 
*Qualifications:*
 
- 5+ years of progressively responsible operations experience or
equivalent, preferably in a 501c4/FEC PAC affiliated organizational model
or other complex operating environment
- Proven track record in at least some of the following areas: staff
development and human resources, strategic financial management, business
strategy, strategic planning, and internal control creation and refinement
- Track record of responsible risk management and strategic decision
making
- Ability to manage complex projects
- Experienced at staff management, coaching, and development
- Experience managing cross-functional teams to develop and implement
systems and processes to increase effectiveness and efficiency
- Working knowledge in at least some of the following areas: non-profit
management, finance and accounting, personnel, and administrative functions
- Helpful but not required: Experience with Quickbooks and other
financial software
 
*Skills, Characteristics, and Values:*
 
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, and the ability to
translate complex organizational data into clear and simple messages for a
wide range of audiences
- Superb interpersonal skills, including the ability to generate respect
and trust from colleagues and external constituents
- Staff management and team-building.
- Experience hiring and recruiting talented staff.
- Ability to tackle urgent and complex problems with a collaborative,
creative, and strategic approach
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of
collaboration, flexibility, and good cheer
- Ability to track a lot of moving parts and manage complex projects
(maintain attention to detail, while keeping the big picture in mind)
- A passion for the work of MoveOn and a desire to continually broaden
and deepen the organization's impact
 
*Work Environment*
 
- Likes teamwork, but can work independently day-to-day
- Can plan and manage complex projects under relentless deadlines
- Is low-ego and high-output (like the rest of our team)
- Likes working hard with a hard-working team
- Thrives in a virtual office: communicates well on conference calls, IM
and email
 
*Location*: Anywhere in the U.S.-MoveOn operates on a virtual office model,
collaborating online.
 
*Salary*: Salary is highly competitive and benefits include health and
dental insurance and four weeks vacation.
 
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are a good fit for the Director of Operations position.
 
*MoveOn.org Civic Action and MoveOn.org Political Action are equal
opportunity employers.*
 
 
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 Internships at Progressive Majority (DC)

Jamarr Brown <brownjamarr@gmail.com> Jul 23 11:10AM -0400  

*Political** Internship*
 
We're looking for interns to support us in recruiting, training, and
electing strong progressive champions across the country. If you support
progressive change from the ground up, apply today. You'll work with our
political team – a group of seasoned campaign workers and political
organizers – and learn the behind the scenes of a national political
organization.
 
*What you'll be doing*:
 
· Support a national political team member in candidate
recruitment and training;
 
· Interact with national and state-based allied organizations;
 
· Assist in moving potential progressive candidates through the
Progressive Majority political program, including recruitment, vetting,
development, and campaign operations;
 
· Assist in scheduling, developing, and promoting webinar
trainings for candidates;
 
· Build and maintain candidate database;
 
· Help coordinate calls and meetings for senior department
staff;
 
· General administrative office responsibilities;
 
· Perform additional duties as assigned
 
*What we're looking for*:
 
· Motivated, organized self-starter and able to work well
without constant supervision;
 
· Interest in progressive issues, electoral politics, and
candidate development;
 
· Excellent communication, outreach, phone and interpersonal
skills;
 
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office;
 
· Experience with NGP and data management a plus
 
 
 
*How to Apply*:
 
To apply, send a resume, cover letter, and three (3) references in an email
with subject *" Fall Progressive Majority **Political Internship**" *to:
 
 
 
Human Resources
 
Progressive Majority
 
1825 K Street NW, Suite 450
 
Washington, DC 20006
 
or via email at hr@progressivemajority.org

<hr@progressivemajority.org?subject=Progressive%20Majority%20Political%20Internship>.
Your cover letter must include your preferred internship start and end
dates and days and hours during the week when you are available to work.
Internship is unpaid.
 
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*New Media Internship***
 
Do you want to energize thousands of progressives online through engaging
social media campaigns and online actions? Then apply to our Online
Organizing Internship! You'll work with our Online Organizer to learn the
best online strategies to brainstorm, build and launch successful online
campaigns. You'll hone your digital skills through our website, blog, email
and social media campaigns. When you're done, you'll have the foundation to
build a career in any new media position.
 
*What you'll be doing*:
 
· Help build and manage Progressive Majority's online presence
 
· Help develop new and ongoing online campaigns
 
· Draft weekly newsletter for Progressive Majority's email list
 
· Other duties as assigned
 
*What we're looking for*:
 
· Experience with blogging platforms, Twitter, Facebook pages,
YouTube, Flickr, mobile applications, and other social media
 
· Clear and creative writing skills
 
· Basic HTML and CSS know-how
 
· Web design, graphic design, and/or video editing skills a plus
 
 
 
*How to Apply:*
 
To apply, send a resume, cover letter, and three (3) references in an email
with subject *"Fall Progressive Majority **New Media Internship**" *to:
 
 
Human Resources
 
Progressive Majority
 
1825 K Street NW, Suite 450
 
Washington, DC 20006
 
or via email at
hr@progressivemajority.org<hr@progressivemajority.org?subject=Progressive%20Majority%20New%20Media%20Internship>.
Your cover letter must include your preferred internship start and end
dates and days and hours during the week when you are available to work.
Internship is unpaid.
 
*Progressive Majority is an equal opportunity employer**.*


 

 

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