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Deputy Executive Director

SeekingDeputy Executive Directorfor immediate hire withThe Common Good. The Common Good is a nonprofit, nonpartisan 501c3 organization with a mission to make our democracy work better. The Common Good is one of the nation’s premier pro-democracy organizations that offers the dynamic exchange of ideas and promotes civil and informed discourse on major public policy issues across the political spectrum. We encourage our leaders and our citizens to work together to solve our urgent problems and mitigate the division that threatens our nation. TCG has offered hundreds of events and programs, film screenings, and informational travel with top thought leaders to thousands of audience participants. TCG is a membership-based organization.

The Deputy Executive Director (DED) will help oversee staff operations for The Common Good to produce quality programs, execute its mission, and expand the audience and membership.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Management:

• Looking for action-oriented, entrepreneurial and self-directed, mission-driven, high integrity, adaptable candidate with a positive attitude, a relatable personality, and a willingness to roll-up sleeves and be very hands-on.
• Help develop the growth and retention of members and donors, with a view to generating revenue and creating community.
• Execute and produce our events and projects around the calendar year (12-18 per year avg), including our annual Awards event, the TCG Forum, the TCG National Survey on Division, America’s Report Card, immigration stories, and other initiatives, etc.;
• With the Digital Media Director, help craft messaging and communications strategy and implementation from web presence and email to external relations with the goal of creating a stronger brand and message; and help develop timelines and resources needed to achieve the goals.
• Help oversee efficient information and office management, update or create training manuals and policies for staff and interns, help oversee expenses and revenues and keep the organization and its programs on budget.
• Set up and track assignments & tasks for Program Managers and interns and the projects the Deputy ED takes on him/herself.
• Help research and write materials for use in producing events and projects.
• Maintain and build new partnerships in new markets, establishing relationships with leaders in New York, Washington, DC and Los Angeles.
• Actively engage and energize The Common Good staff, interns and volunteers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Looking for an action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable candidate with a positive attitude, a highly relatable personality, who is mission-driven, high integrity, self-directed, and willing to roll-up sleeves and be very hands-on.
• With the Digital Media Director, help craft messaging and communications strategy and implementation from web presence and email to external relations with the goal of creating a stronger brand and message; and help develop timelines and resources needed to achieve the goals.
• Help research and write materials for use in producing events and projects.
• Help oversee efficient information and office management, update or create training manuals and policies for staff and interns, help oversee expenses and revenues and keep the organization and its programs on budget.
• Help develop the growth and retention of members and donors, with a view to generating revenue and creating community.
• Help build and maintain new partnerships in New York, Washington, DC and Los Angeles.
• Actively engage and energize The Common Good staff, interns and volunteers.
• Execute and produce our events and projects around the calendar year (12-18 per year avg), including our annual Awards event, the TCG Forum, our national survey on division, US Report Card, immigration stories, and other initiatives, etc.
• Set up and track assignments & tasks for Program Managers and interns and the projects the Deputy ED takes on him/herself.

Required Skills:

• Marketing, communications, or public relations experience a plus.
• Some evenings (usually one per month) will be required to oversee programs that take place after regular work hours.
• Knowledgeable about and demonstrated interest in politics, current events, public policy, and international affairs.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Docs, spreadsheets, and presentations, and email programs like Auxilia, Constant Contact, Eventbrite, MembershipWorks, Quickbooks, or the website platform Squarespace are a big plus. Knowledge of social media platforms and strategies a big plus.
• Bachelors or Masters required with at least 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong communicator, both in writing and orally. Strong research and writing ability.
• Experience in managing a team, setting and achieving strategic objectives, and staying on budget.
• Commitment to quality programs and data-driven program evaluation.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New York, NY 10006: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10006