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Swing Left · 15 hours ago

Managing Director

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$183K/yr - $193K/yr

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Responsibilities

Oversee the leadership team to set goals and drive work in alignment with strategic priorities

In collaboration with the Executive Director, set high level strategic direction, priorities, and organizational objectives

Lead strategic planning and goal setting processes across teams, bringing helpful perspective, smart questions, and substantive insight that advances team members’ thinking;

Ensure we track org-wide progress-to-goals and adjust our approach as needed

Directly supervise senior leaders, steering and supporting them to lead and execute against ambitious aims in their areas of responsibility

Direct reports currently include leaders of the following areas of work, though this list may evolve: digital and communications, engineering and product, operations, political, and program (organizing, mobilization, and research / direct voter contact)

Hold direct reports accountable for managing their teams to ensure deliverables are met

Lead the evolution of our organizational structure

Hire new team leaders when we have vacancies

Act as a vital link between the Executive Director, senior leadership, and staff

Ensure feedback and learning occurs across all levels of the organization so that we constantly improve

Lead the development and implementation of systems and processes that ensure streamlined, collaborative, efficient, and effective work across the organization; unstick issues and remove blockers to keep work moving forward

Model excellent project management and execution skills

Inculcate an internal culture rooted in impact, innovation, ambition, and constant learning

Lead the ongoing development and implementation of organizational DEI objectives and initiatives, ensuring this work is layered into strategic planning and goal-setting

Oversee organizational strategies and programs for staff engagement, effectiveness, development, and retention

Interact with members of our board and other external constituents, helping to build their enthusiasm in our work

Act as a magnet for talent, drawing in top-notch and diverse talent who want to work here

Occasionally represent Swing Left and Vote Forward externally

Qualification

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Required

A strong interest in and understanding of Swing Left and Vote Forward’s missions and values

Excitement about joining and fostering a culture rooted in impact, innovation, and ambition

Comfort managing to ambitious goals and high expectations for performance; demonstrates and inspires accountability

Commitment to equity and belonging across all identities, including but not limited to race, gender, sexual orientation, age, and ability; ability to hear, reflect, act on, and learn from feedback related to identity and equity

Comfort with giving and receiving direct feedback and fostering a culture that prioritizes direct communication and constant learning; models openness, honesty, and directness, providing constructive feedback, expressing concerns without hesitation, and leading with a coaching and learning mindset

Significant management experience, including in senior roles responsible for overseeing large bodies of work and ideally multiple functional areas and directly supervising other team or department heads

Success building a high-performance, impact-driven, highly collaborative team culture

Expertise in electoral and voter engagement programs

Experience improving organizational systems and leading teams to implement them effectively and efficiently

Able to engage multiple stakeholders and gain buy-in to develop strategy, set goals, and make decisions with a focus on impact; able to align and motivate others to drive work forward

Ability to oversee functions outside of areas of expertise and ask the right strategic questions

High degree of self awareness and emotional intelligence, able to bring tact and diplomacy in interacting with staff, board, volunteers, and external partners

Ability and inclination to partner closely with the Executive Director across all areas of our work

Quickly diagnoses problems, foresees potential issues, and develops strong solutions

Grasps the subtleties of complex issues and identify patterns in challenges

Able to shift plans when necessary, staying nimble and goal-oriented within a rapidly shifting political environment

Exceptional interpersonal and management skills, both in person and in a virtual environment

Excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across teams in a virtual workplace

Familiarity with (or ability to quickly learn) tracking and managing work using project management software (e.g. Asana, Monday, Jira); proficiency in Google Suite, Zoom, Slack, and Excel and/or Google Sheets