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Open Positions
Executive Director
Apply by Friday, June 6, 2025
Email chair@gablackcaucus.org
Job Description
The Caucus Executive Director leads the day-to-day operations of the caucus and implements the strategic plan.
The Executive Director oversees and implements all components of the Caucus’ work, including policy initiatives, communications, fundraising, and campaigns and elections.
The Executive Director works directly with the Chair, and Executive Board Members and directly with individual GLBC Members on matters that advance the work of the Caucus as a whole. The Director reports to the Chair day to day.
In addition to supporting the work of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus during legislative sessions, the Director works with donors and partners to build upon the GLBC mission and purpose
Responsibilities
Management and Financial Leadership
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The Executive Director will manage core staff and interns to ensure that the day-to-day operations are tracked for the achievement of producing results.
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The Executive Director will evaluate employee and intern effectiveness and restructure jobs as necessary.
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The Executive Director will collaborate with the Caucus Leadership Team and Personnel Committee to establish the roles and responsibilities for each staff position and to hire staff as needed and within budget.
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The Executive Director will be in charge of Fundraising and serve as Compliance Officer to ensure proper invoice payments and deposits for the Caucus and tax filings.
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The Executive Director will manage the finances of any adjacent financial structures.
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The Executive Director and any staff are responsible for preparing and executing the fundraising plan and budget decided on by the Executive Board, in consultation with the Chair, and Executive Board.
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The Executive Director is the budget manager of the GLBC and will ensure all finance reports, tax returns, and other required reports are filed accurately and on time.
Communications and Outreach
The Caucus Director is responsible for helping to direct and manage Caucus communications in coordination with GLBC leadership. The Caucus communication efforts should:
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Organize the public argument for GLBC legislative leadership;
• Develop critical communications with donors, activists, stakeholders, partners,
consultants, allied organizations, and key constituencies;
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Seek out and use new and innovative communications tools; and
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Prepare/approve media releases and organize press conferences and Caucus responses.
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Reporting Structure
The Executive Director reports directly to the Chair of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus.
Additionally, the Executive Director will be available as needed to work with all members of the Executive Board and full GLBC Members in good standing, utilizing individual member skills to support a successful caucus operation.
The Executive Director should provide regular updates on the operational needs of the Caucasus to the Chair, and Executive Board Leadership Team.
The Executive Director is also responsible for building and maintaining relationships with key partners in Georgia and nationally.
This position may require extensive hours and travel.
Qualifications
The Executive Director needs superb judgment, political savvy, significant fundraising experience and success, and a work ethic of the highest degree. The Executive Director should have an understanding of Georgia politics, elected officials, and major national, state, local political issues.
Must have a strong fundraising track record, including individual donor cultivation and institutional giving
The position requires effective project management skills, the ability to plan backwards and anticipate obstacles, involve stakeholders and partners, and use all resources wisely.
Experience working with affiliated nonprofit organizations 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4.
The Executive Director will have significant successful political, and non profit experience and will have managed at least three non profit organizations with references.
The Executive Director should have demonstrated skills in managing staff at various levels of responsibility, managing multiple consultant teams, motivating people and developing and implementing strategic plans.
The Executive Director must have strong writing, verbal and interpersonal communication skills to develop Democratic messaging, create media releases, floor speeches, talking points, and social media and fundraising content.
The Executive Director should have experience leading a board of directors, or committee, or other decision-making entity.
The Executive Director should have experience with strategic planning experience, mission, campaign benchmarks, and clear objectives in the areas of field work, fundraising, and working with a support team. Familiarity with tools such as ActBlue, Google Workspace, and political data systems.
The Executive Director should possess superior project management skills to ensure that campaign strategies and tactics adapt and change with the dynamics throughout the legislative session and election cycle with an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks.
Salary Range
The salary range for this position is negotiable commensurate with experience.
How to Apply
Please send, in PDF format, the following: cover letter, resume, and three references to chair@gablackcaucus.org