Executive Director

Job Description

The Michigan Legislative Black Caucus (MLBC) is a coalition of sitting state legislators committed to ensuring that all citizens of the state of Michigan have equal opportunities. The caucus includes members of both the Michigan Senate and the Michigan House of Representatives. Under the direction of the Executive Board of the MLBC, the Executive Director coordinates and oversees the organization in executing its mission, vision, objectives, goals, and legislative priorities. The Executive Director acts as the primary spokesperson and advocates for resources on behalf of the MLBC and leads collaborative efforts with partnering organizations.

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinates and oversees the MLBC’s operations, providing oversight and direction to any current or future staff, interns, and consultants.
• Maintains accountability for the administration of all activities and services for the MLBC.
• Leads collaborative efforts with partnering organizations to achieve seamless, efficient, and effective operational performance.
• Acts as the primary spokesperson and advocates for resources for the MLBC’s program development and implementation.
• Collaborates with board members and other key personnel to organize the MLBC’s annual and special events.
• Works closely with the MLBC’s Historian to ensure that historical data of the organization is up-to-date and correct.
  
  

Secondary Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides support in planning and hosting meetings and other special events.
• Attends meetings and events on behalf of the MLBC, as requested.
• Performs other duties as needed to advance the mission of the MLBC.
  
  

This job description is not intended as a comprehensive list of all the duties required of this position. Additional duties may be assigned from time to time, and the listed duties are subject to change at any time, with or without notice.

Education/Experience

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, psychology, or similar field preferred
• Three to five years of experience in a not-for-profit organization focusing on organizational management, administration, finance, budgeting, or accounting preferred
• One year of supervisory experience preferred
• Knowledge of legislative process and prior legislative experience required
• Other combinations of education and experience evaluated on an individual basis
  
  

Skills And Knowledge Required

• Ability to work with state departments such as the Department of Civil Rights, Department of Health and Human Services, and other Executive Branch agencies.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with legislators and other elected officials and with staff, lobbyists, media/press, alumni members, and other interest groups.
• Ability to use basic computer applications, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to conceptualize, develop, and write reports.
• Familiarity with various social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and knowledge of applicable best practices for each.
• Knowledge of accounting, budget procedures, and techniques.
• Ability to solve problems, pay attention to detail, and follow through on assigned tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people while managing a dynamic, changing organization.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, including regulations governing various aspects of the organization’s responsibilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines that may be rigid or subject to change on short notice.
• Ability to work outside of normal work schedule and travel as necessary.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to use diplomacy, discretion, and good judgment when disseminating information.
• Upholds MLBC’s commitment to antiracism, and cultivates its principles of promoting civil rights, equity, and justice.
• Oversees and implements the MLBC’s social media strategy, integrating multiple platforms to effectively communicate the organization’s key messages.
• Supervises, evaluates, and trains interns to perform various tasks.
  
  

This job description is not intended as a comprehensive list of all the duties required of this position. Additional duties may be assigned from time to time, and the listed duties are subject to change at any time, with or without notice.

Alternate Education And Experience

Additional Requirements and Information

Contact Information: Please send resume and cover letter to:

Michigan House of Representatives

Human Resources

P.O. Box 30014

Lansing, MI 48909-7514

Or via email to: HumanResources@house.mi.gov

• The Michigan House of Representatives employs both full-time and part-time employees. Employees of the House of Representatives are Legislative employees who are excluded from the classified system of civil service employment.
  
  

The House of Representatives is committed to providing the tools and support necessary to foster a safe and healthy work environment for everyone. The House takes workplace harassment seriously. In 2018, a bipartisan work group reviewed the House’s harassment policy and training materials resulting in recommendations, many of which were implemented to strengthen our commitment.

All Michigan House of Representatives employees have a non-tenured, "at will" employment status. It is the policy of the House of Representatives to employ, by the Constitution and applicable federal or state statutes, qualified individuals without regard to religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, familial status, marital status, disability or any other categories or groups protected by law.

The Michigan House of Representatives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michigan law prohibits discrimination based on religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, height, weight, disability and or any other categories or groups protected by law. If an accommodation is needed during the application process, please contact the House Human Resources Office at (517) 373-3069. An individual needing accommodations must notify the employer in writing, within 182 days after the need is known. Persons denied equal opportunity based on these conditions may file a complaint with the Michigan Civil Rights Commission.

The Michigan House of Representatives only accepts resumes for current position vacancies.

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.