Job Title – Managing Director – California Faith for Equality (CFE)

Organizational Mission: To educate, support and mobilize California’s faith communities around a variety of equality issues as they relate to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community, including marriage equality, FAIR education, employment discrimination and healthcare. CFE is in the process of becoming an operating unit of California Faith Action (CFA).

Overview

The Managing Director will oversee the operations and programs of California Faith for Equality (CFE), which has operated since 2006, first under the auspices of other organizations and then as a stand alone nonprofit. CFE is in the midst of a merger of operations with California Faith Action, a new state-wide multi-faith 501(c)(3) organization which provides leadership, education and mobilization to leaders of various faith traditions around a variety of progressive issues in California, including governmental reform.

The Managing Director will report to the Executive Director of California Faith Action under the operating procedures and action plans as set by the CFA Board of Directors and a CFE Advisory Board, and is responsible for the organization’s consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives.

Overall Responsibilities:

• As the merger comes to fruition, ensure positive and mutually supportive relationships between CFE and the CFA Executive Director, board and staff, in accordance with a mutually developed scope of work.
• Ensure fulfillment of major grant-funded obligations, particularly the scopes of work comprising the Haas Jr. Fund project and other major funded projects.
• Maintain consistent internal controls, including policies and procedures pertaining to communications, fiscal oversight, employees, subcontractors, grantors/donors, and government agencies.
• Assume supervisory responsibility for personnel, volunteers (coordinators and front line), and other staff as hired.

In program development and administration, the Managing Director will:

1. 1. Implement the program’s long-range strategy to achieve its mission, and keep the relevant parties apprised of progress and challenges.
2. 2. Provide leadership in developing program, organizational and financial plans with the Advisory Board, and CFA’s Board of Directors and executive staff, and carry out plans and policies authorized by the Boards.
3. 3. Promote active and broad participation by volunteers in all areas of CFE’s work.
4. 4. Maintain official records and documents, ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations, and maintain activities consistent with all funding agreements.
5. 5. Maintain a current working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field, particularly pertaining to the various coalitions and collaborative groups with which CFE works.

In communications, the Managing Director will:

1. 1. See that the Advisory Board is kept fully informed on the condition of the organization and all important factors influencing it.
2. 2. Publicize the activities/programs of CFE in conjunction with PR/Media staff/volunteers, and in concert with the PR and media activities of CFA.
3. 3. Establish sound working relationships and cooperative arrangements with relevant LGBT and religiously affiliated local, statewide and national groups and organizations.
4. 4. Represent the programs and point of view of CFE to agencies, organizations, and the general public.
5. 5. Maintain the CFE website (Content Management System) and database (Constituent Relationship Management) system, as well as social media exposure.

In relations with staff, the Managing Director will:

1. 1. Be responsible for the recruitment, employment, and (if necessary) release of all personnel, both paid staff and volunteers.
2. 2. Ensure that job descriptions are developed, that regular performance evaluations are held, and that sound human resource practices are in place, consistent with CFA practices.
3. 3. Encourage CFE staff and volunteer development and education, and assist program staff in relating their specialized work to the total program of the organization.
4. 4. Maintain a climate that attracts, keeps, and motivates a diverse staff of top quality people.

In budget and finance, the Managing Director will:

1. 1. Be responsible for developing and maintaining sound financial practices.
2. 2. Work with the CFE staff and Advisory Board in preparing a budget for the Program; see that the organization operates within budget guidelines.
3. 3. Ensure that adequate funds are available to permit the organization to carry out its work, or alternatively adjust expenses to maintain operations within budgetary constraints.
4. 4. Jointly, with the assigned committee(s) of the Board of Directors or Board of Advisors, conduct the official correspondence of the organization, and jointly, with designated officers, execute legal documents.

Qualifications

• • Understanding of and experience in working with the LGBT movement, diverse communities of faith and communities of Color and their inter-relationships
• • Significant training and degree from a recognized religious training center (ordination preferred but not required)
• • Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with non-profit management
• • Proven ability to fundraise including grant writing and donor cultivation
• • Experience with principles of community organizing; Commitment to and experience with coalition building
• • Supervisory experience
• • Proficient with current technology including cloud based database, social media and CMS systems
• • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• • Must be able to travel and work some evenings and weekends

Salary range is $55,000 – $75,000, commensurate with experience. Health benefits will be provided. The position will be based in Los Angeles, with occasional travel throughout the state.

The deadline for applications is May 4, 2012, but the search will continue until the candidate is selected. To apply, send a Cover Letter clearly explaining your appropriateness for this position, along with a Resume, to the Selection committee, California Faith For Equality, at: Employment@CaFaithForEquality.org

California Faith For Equality is an equal opportunity employer.