Deadline : Applications will be accepted until January 17, 2025
Work Type : Hybrid with office in Santa Ana, CA
HOW TO APPLY
Send an email to admin@thrivesantaana.org with a resume outlining your job experience, roles and responsibilities you have held, as well as any special skills you have. If you need any more information, please contact THRIVE Santa Ana at (714) 392-9692.
BACKGROUND
THRIVE Santa Ana is a community land trust with a mission to achieve equitable economic development, led by Santa Ana residents. THRIVE supports the inter-generational leadership of neighborhoods and people who have historically been excluded from decision-making. Low-income renters, immigrants, youth and others are encouraged to share their vision and build their capacity for neighborhoods that are healthy, inclusive, and affordable.
PRINCIPLE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
STRATEGIC PLANNING
- Preparation of an organizational strategic plan
- Ensure organization is consistently in alignment with strategic plan, vision, and mission
HUMAN RESOURCES
Develop and administer procedures and policies to strengthen internal systems for personnel (e.g. employee handbook)Establish decision-making processes for consensus building and a healthy team dynamicFacilitate regular evaluations for all staffFINANCIAL STRATEGY AND OVERSIGHT
Prepare annual organizational budgets (through a participatory budgeting process)Oversee bookkeepers and accountants in preparing annual financial statements and filings, accounts payable and receivable, and payroll.Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements together with bookkeepers, accountants, and the Treasurer to present to the Board of DirectorsSUPPORT FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Facilitate monthly board meetings and work with staff to prepare meeting agendas.Maintain a strong working relationship with the Board of Directors to help actively advance board development, capacity building, and retentionSKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED
2 years in a director / leadership role5 years work experience in a related field (e.g. community or economic development, real estate, nonprofit administration, etc.)Commitment to the organization’s mission, vision, and valuesAbility to work well with diverse groups and peopleStrong commitment to social justice, economic, gender, and racial justiceUnderstanding of the complex realities faced by renters, low-wage workers, and migrant communities, as well as a commitment to building leadership with these communitiesStrong personal organization, planning and time-management skillsStrong written and good interpersonal communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks regularlyAbility to use e-mail, social media, applications such as Microsoft Word, and online applications such as Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Calendar, Canva, other design and / or database applicationsEffective communicator and decision-makerPREFERRED
Bachelor’s DegreeSignificant expertise and familiarity with the Community Land Trust model and community developmentLives in Santa Ana or has several years of experience working with BIPOC communities similar to Santa AnaKnowledge of issues related to community lands, gentrification and displacement, and the crisis around health, housing, and the lack of community spaces in Santa Ana and Orange CountyFamiliarity with local history, city / neighborhood geography, local organizations, political landscape, land use issues, etcExperience with just transition values and non extractive economic models is strongly desiredAccess to a vehicle or other mode of transportationBilingual; excellent verbal skills in English, Spanish, or other languages common in Santa Ana
