What are the responsibilities and job description for the Managing Director position at National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice?
Managing Director of Organizational Infrastructure Job Description
Organizational Description: Founded in 1994, the National Latina Institute for Reproductive
Justice (Latina Institute) builds Latine power to fight for the fundamental human right to
reproductive health, dignity, and justice. We center Latine voices, mobilize our communities,
transform the cultural narrative, and drive policy change. We amplify the grassroots power and
thought leadership of Latine across the country to fuel a larger reproductive justice movement.
Position Description: Latina Institute seeks an innovative and strategic Managing Director
who will lead the organization’s internal operational teams, reimagine organizational
infrastructure and systems, build our learning and development systems, and drive
transformative change. The Managing Director will play a pivotal role in strategic planning,
compliance oversight, organizational structure development, operations and finance oversight,
and fostering cross-departmental collaboration to ensure Latina Institute achieves its mission.
This role demands a visionary leader with a proven track record of advancing organizational
culture and excellence, while centering equity and justice in decision-making and operations.
The Managing Director will work closely with the Executive Director as a thought partner,
aligning priorities and driving the implementation of the organization’s vision. They will foster
collaboration across operations, finance, people and culture strengthening interdepartmental
relationships to support program effectiveness and operational success. This role requires
someone with the ability to reimagine processes, streamline systems, and establish a culture
of transparency, inclusion, and accountability.
The Managing Director will provide leadership and coaching to senior directors, ensuring
alignment with organizational goals and strategies. They will lead the development and
execution of strategic initiatives, both nationally and at the state level, while upholding Latina
Institute’s commitment to reproductive justice, healing, equity, and dismantling anti-Blackness
and within its practices and culture.
This position will provide direct supervision to Senior Directors across multiple functions, as
well as oversee operations and technology staff, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
and strategic priorities.
Location: Washington, D.C. (DMV area) or NYC area
Hybrid (Office, In-Person Meetings/Events, and WFH) | Up to 15% Travel
Latina Institute operates as a remote organization but requires some roles to be based in
specific locations with a hybrid work structure. Due to the nature of this role, you must be
based in either the Washington, D.C. (DMV area) or NYC area and be able to work from the
respective office spaces as needed. This role may also require occasional travel (up to 15%)
to various locations nationwide to attend in-person events, meetings, and fulfill essential
responsibilities.
Employee Status: Full Time, Exempt
Flexible 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday between 8am – 6pm EST
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Leadership & Strategic Planning
- Serve as a key thought partner to the Executive Director, supporting the vision and priorities
- Lead and manage complex, organization-wide strategic planning and restructuring efforts to
- Partner with executive and state-level leadership to develop and implement innovative
needs.
- Reimagine and optimize the organizational structure, ensuring clarity in roles,
- Monitor progress against strategic goals, evaluate outcomes, and identify opportunities for
- Guide the senior leadership team in fostering an equitable, inclusive, and high-performing
- Ensure efficient and effective delivery of services and programs, managing current and
future growth with foresight.
• Collaborate with finance, HR, and operations to oversee sound financial planning,
compliance, and resource allocation.
• Build rapport and strengthen interdepartmental relationships to enhance communication,
consistency, and collaboration across teams.
• Facilitate and lead intra-departmental and cross-team planning sessions.
• Support cross-functional initiatives and develop internal systems to align operations with
strategic program priorities.
• Travel quarterly to state sites to support state-level efforts and ensure alignment with
national strategies.
Cultural Leadership & Organizational Development
- Advance Latina Institute’s commitment to becoming a healing, anti-racist organization by
initiatives and addressing systemic inequities.
- Promote a culture of kindness, inclusion, and belonging that celebrates the diverse Latine x
- Implement personnel policies in collaboration with the Director of People and Culture,
- Empower and motivate staff by overseeing and promoting professional development
What You Will Need to Be Successful:
- Minimum of 7 years of experience as a senior leader in the nonprofit sector, including
operations and compliance oversight.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to lead complex organizational change and positively impact culture.
- Expertise in human resources, talent development, and team management.
- Strong financial management skills, including budgeting and long-term planning.
- Experience in organizing, advocacy, or campaigns, particularly within the reproductive or
- Demonstrated experience leading equity, and inclusion efforts at an organizational level,
- Deep cultural competence across diverse Latine communities and regions.
- A collaborative leader and clear communicator (written and oral), with exceptional time
management and organizational skills.
The Managing Director will be instrumental in reimagining Latina Institute’s operations and
strategies, positioning the organization to thrive while advancing its mission to achieve equity
and justice for all Latine communities. If you are an empathetic, forward-thinking leader
passionate about transformational change, we encourage you to apply.
Salary Range: $165,000-$175,000
Benefits: The Latina Institute offers excellent benefits for full-time employees, including
health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k) benefits, vacation, and sick leave.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Vacation, personal, wellness and sick time
- Retirement plan, including employer match
- Paid parental leave
- $1000 towards professional/wellness development
Application Procedure: Please send your resume and cover letter via e-mail to
jobs@latinainstitute.org. Please include in the subject line: Applicant – Managing Director of
Organizational Infrastructure
National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice is an equal opportunity employer. We do not
discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of actual or perceived race,
color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions),
age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniform
service member status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $165,000 - $175,000
