What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Voices Heard - Deputy Director position at Grossman Solutions?
Community Voices Heard
Since 1994, Community Voices Heard (CVH) has been building power with people and families of color in low-income communities throughout New York State. CVH is a member-led, multi-racial organization principally composed of women of color and low-income families. CVH tackles challenging issues and builds power to secure racial, social, and economic justice for all New Yorkers. Through grassroots organizing, leadership development, policy changes, and creating new models of direct democracy, CVH is creating a truly equitable New York State.
Job Description
The Deputy Director, a pivotal role within Community Voices Heard and Community Voices Heard Power, will be a critical brain trust, collaborator, and ally of the Executive Director. This position is instrumental in leading the internal management and development of the organization, setting strategic goals, and spearheading organization-wide campaigns and initiatives. The Deputy Director will also support cultivating and sustaining high-level relationships with funders, community and elected leaders, and other partnered organizations, which is critical to our mission.
The ideal candidate is a passionate senior-level manager with 10 years of demonstrated experience in community organizing and power building. They thrive in fast-paced, politically charged, active, and engaging environments positioned to make community-based and political change. Their love of people and organizing is realized in producing high-quality work prioritizing wins for low-income and working-class people of color. The Deputy Director reports to the Executive Director. This position is located in New York City and is in-person four days each week.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Strategic Management and Operations
- Serve as a member of the core CVH management team.
- Manage and support 4-6 team members.
- Oversee new staff recruitment and onboarding.
- Oversee and improve operational processes from Finance and Grants Management to Communications and Technology.
- Build team culture and cohesion across multi departments and chapters, including agenda-setting for team meetings and retreats.
- Collaborate with the Executive Director to develop organizational goals and initiatives and execute powerful campaigns.
- Lead the internal operation and management of the organization, including, but not limited to, Finance, Human Resources, Staff Development, Operations, and Compliance.
- Lead the process of operationalizing internal and external organizational goals for staff and provide support for their success.
- Contribute to the organization's development of fundraising goals, including prospecting,communication with potential and existing donors, and requesting funding.
CVH Strategic Priorities
Partnerships and External Relations
Required Knowledge, Education And Experience
Compensation
Salary for this position is $125,000-$135,000 based on experience. Excellent benefits including vacation days, personal days, holidays, medical / dental / vision healthcare coverage, and 403(b) plan.
To Apply
To apply for this position, submit a cover letter that tells us why you are applying for this role and resume online at https : / / grossmansolutions.applytojob.com / apply. The cover letter should be concise and compelling and outline the specific ways in which you would be a good fit for this position.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, CVH strongly encourages people of color, women, and LGBTQ individuals to apply.
Salary : $125,000 - $135,000
