Deputy Director

Description

Job Title: Deputy Director

FLSA Classification: Exempt

FTE: 1.0

Compensation

Depending on experience. Starting salary information is available from the Human Resources Director.

Sponsors Purpose

Sponsors seeks to improve outcomes and opportunities for individuals with conviction histories and to assist individuals releasing from incarceration with their successful reintegration to our community. Sponsors is a nationally recognized model in reentry services.

Sponsors Values

Empowerment: We support each individual in making their own choices to lead their best life.

Dignity: We respect and believe in the goodness of every person.

Community: We are stronger when everyone is able to fully participate and contribute.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position supervises Program Directors who oversee direct services to participants

Reports to: Executive Director

Primary Objectives

The Deputy Director is a member of Sponsors’ Senior Leadership team and works in close collaboration with the Executive Director. This position provides leadership and oversight to direct services programs, including the Transitions Program, Mentorship Program and the Reentry Resource Center; assists with the management of daily operations; and works with the Executive Director and Senior Leadership Team to position the organization for continued strategic growth and innovative development.

Primary Functions

Supervision: Supervises the following positions and provides leadership and oversight to the associated programs: Transitions Program Director (Roosevelt Crossing and Downtown Campuses), Mentorship Program Director, Reentry Resource Center Director.

• Meets regularly with each direct report to provide guidance, support, coaching, and performance feedback
• Engages in timely and effective performance management steps when necessary
• Completes annual performance evaluations
• Finds creative ways to recognize and appreciate strong performance
  
  

Program Leadership and Coordination

• Provides leadership to Direct Services Team to ensure coordination, consistency between programs and excellent services to Sponsors Participants
• Leads efforts to innovate and create new services that are aligned with organizational capacity and mission
• Coordinates and ensures timely and appropriate response related to subpoenas, memoranda of understanding and other formal process requests
• Works with the Executive Director and Finance Director on the development and execution of partner contracts and budgets
  
  

Public Speaking

• Presents in a variety of public forums, including community gatherings, conferences, professional associations, etc.
• Provides verbal testimony to legislative and other bodies
• Engages with Sponsors donors and community supporters in a variety of settings
• Other public speaking as assigned by the Executive Director
  
  

Partnership Development

• Works closely with community partners such as Lane County Parole & Probation, Lane County Sherriff's Office, Emergence, members of the Lane County Public Safety Coordinating Council, and others to establish and maintain high functioning partnerships that result in effective services to participants
• Serves as a key contact person for community partners
• Facilitates opportunities for collaboration on events, presentations and other community engagement
• Represents the organization on public committees as assigned by the Executive Director
  
  

Organizational Leadership

• Contributes to organizational strategy as a member of the Senior Leadership Team
• Serves as organizational leader in the Executive Director’s absence
• Provides leadership response in emergency situations
• Delivers staff training when appropriate
• Consults with Executive Director regarding programmatic changes and priorities
  
  

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Organizational leadership experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with people from different racial, cultural and class backgrounds and across generations
• Understanding of and passion for reentry work
• Strong communication skills, including public speaking, writing, and interpersonal communication
• Ability to model Sponsors core values of dignity, community, and empowerment
• Strong networking and collaboration skills to cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with community partners
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and intense environment
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent software
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years leadership and supervision experience
• First-hand knowledge and experience related to reentry and the criminal legal system
• Knowledge and understanding through work or lived experience, of the unique challenges and opportunities associated with reentry after incarceration
• Familiarity with trauma informed services
• Experience with policy development and implementation
• Experience related to grant writing and contract administration
• Experience with program design, implementation, evaluation, and data-driven decision making
• Excellent project management skills, with the proven ability to envision and implement detailed plans to realize long-range goals
• Familiarity with the developmental process associated with growing non-profit organizations
• Ability to work at a computer for prolonged periods of time
  
  

Work Environment

This position typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. May encounter frequent interruptions throughout the work day

Physical Demands

• Walking up and down stairs
• Sitting at a desk for prolonged periods of time.
• Noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office environment.
  
  

Post-conviction Supervision Status

Successful candidates for this position must not be on parole or probation, and cannot be in a diversion program (e.g. SB416, Treatment Court, DUII Diversion, Restorative Justice).

Employment is contingent on a background clearance by the Oregon Youth Authority through their external review and approval process.

The Perks Of Being a Sponsors Team Member

• Work with an amazing team transforming justice in our community!
• We are one of the TOP 100 Non-profits and TOP 100 Green places to work in Oregon!
• Health, vision, and dental insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• Over 2 weeks of sick and vacation leave per year. Accrual begins with your first payroll.
• Nine paid holidays plus an additional floating holiday.
• Contribution to a retirement fund of your choice after 2 years of employment.
• Our organization qualifies for Public Student Loan Forgiveness.
• Annual pay adjustments, Employee Assistance Program, fun activities, and more.
  
  

How To Apply

Applications should be submitted online through our job opportunity webpage. Questions, alternate application request, or requests for accommodation should be sent to Sponsors Human Resources Director at HR@sponsorsinc.org.

Sponsors is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, equitable, and multicultural work environment. We are stronger and more effective because of the diverse life experiences of our staff. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Individuals with conviction histories are encouraged to apply.