The following call was issued by the Free Speech Coalition (FSC) and may also be read here:
Since the departure of former Executive Director Eric Paul Leue, Free Speech Coalition has received numerous inquiries and applications for the Executive Director position, though relatively few from within the industry itself. FSC reminds the industry that applications for the position are due Friday, August 16, 2019.
From job-listing site Indeed, the position posting reads:
Executive Director, Free Speech Coalition
Position Overview
This full-time position, under the direction of the Board of Directors (BOD), serves as Executive Director of the Free Speech Coalition, Inc. (FSC) and has overall responsibility for all facets of the organization.
Essential Job Functions
Provides support & coordination to the Board of Directors
Coordinates the development and implementation of organization’s strategic plan
Develops and monitors organization’s annual budget
Recruits new members for the organization and manages relationships with all members
Provides oversight of staff and contractors to implement the operating plan
Assures the maintenance of all legally required business records, permit, insurance, etc
Provides oversight of human resources (personnel) policies, procures, and supervision of all staff
Provides oversight of Legislative Affairs activities including international, federal, and state alliance building, lobbying, legislative tracking, chapter development, state and local level consulting, and community mobilization.
Provides oversight of litigation process, policies and implementation thereof
Provides regular communication to the Board and membership on FSC related issues
Represents the FSC to major stakeholders, government agencies, industry, media and the public.
Responds to new information or changes in the environment in which the organization operates to best serve the mission, vision, and interests of the organization.
Oversees organizations infrastructure including but not limited to IT, systems development and analysis, facilities and equipment
Other responsibilities as directed by the Board
Requirements
A minimum of seven (7) years experience in non-profit sector, at least four (4) of which have been in administration and management or an advanced management degree and three years of non-profit management experience;
Ability to communicate (in writing, email, phone, IM, in person, and public speaking)
Budgeting, fundraising,direct solicitation, and grant writing experience
Strategic planning and evaluation experience;
Public policy and political research and development skills;
Experience working with Board of Directors;
Commitment to first amendment principles and experience with censorship issues;
Expertise on LGBT, HIV, women’s health, and minority community concerns
Ability to work with WordPress, GoogleSuite, Adobe InDesign, QuickBooksOnline
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience: Administration and management: 4 years (Preferred); Non-profit management: 3 years (Preferred)
Education: Master’s (Preferred)
Location: Canoga Park, CA 91304 (Required)
Work authorization: United States (Required)
Required travel: 50% (Required)
Work Location: One location, on the road
Benefits: Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Paid time off, Flexible schedule
Please visit Indeed to submit an application.
