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Chief Executive Officer at Measures for Justice

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Measures for Justice (MFJ) is a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to promoting transparency and accountability in the criminal justice system. The CEO will lead the organization in developing strategies for growth, managing a high-performing team, and serving as a public voice for MFJ's mission and initiatives.

ConsultingHuman Resources

Senior Management

Responsibilities

Set and drive organizational strategy, including expansion and improvement of existing programs

Lead the exploration of new and untapped opportunities, such as expanding into new states and increasing earned revenue

Spearhead the leadership team to set strategic goals and drive organization-wide results and well-defined objectives

Serve as a financial steward for the organization, working in collaboration with the leadership team and Board to ensure fiscal sustainability

Maintain and engage a strong Board of Directors; lead Board recruitment and development, support strong Board governance, and partner closely with Board committees

Lead MFJ's strategic planning process, laying the groundwork for high-impact data solutions and continued growth

Embody and actively promote MFJ's core values, leading by example and fostering a mission-centric and values-driven team environment; authentically motivate and inspire staff to advance transparency and accountability in the criminal justice system

Manage and mentor a high-performing team; provide both coaching and accountability to staff

Invest in the recruitment and retention of top talent, aligned with MFJ's values; empower and develop team members to perform at their best and reach their full potential

Ensure staff has the resources, skills, and infrastructure necessary to meet and exceed goals

Serve as a leading voice for MFJ, speaking publicly about the organization's work to the media, with donors, and at various public/private events; demonstrate exceptional communication skills and the ability to build authentic connections with a diverse array of interest holders

Collaborate with MFJ's team and Founder to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors and corporate partners

Foster strategic partnerships and collaborations at the state and local level; support staff in their efforts to engage and support partners

Serve as a thought leader in the criminal justice system, working with prosecutors, courts, police, and the public to improve the criminal justice through use and development of MFJ data tools

Qualification

Executive leadership experienceStrategic planningRevenue generationTeam managementDataTechnology knowledgeDiversityInclusion focusCommunication skillsPublic speakingMentoring skillsCollaboration skills

Required

A minimum of 10+ years of executive leadership experience (i.e.: CEO or divisional leadership), with a track record of scaling organizations and building the requisite strategies, systems, and processes to enable growth

Proven experience leading and managing teams, including: Track record leading a team of 30+ and developing a values-driven culture that motivates employees to excellence and promotes accountability

Demonstrated success recruiting and mentoring a diverse and high-performing staff

Experience scaling an organization with clearly defined and measurable goals

Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse array of interest holders, including, but not limited to: funders, partners, media, and the full suite of professionals working in the criminal justice system

Working knowledge of and comfort with data and technology, with the facility to speak fluently and credibly about MFJ's vision, mission, and solutions

Demonstrated success developing and translating vision into strategy, and a track record of designing and implementing plans for achieving ambitious growth

Strong outcomes orientation with an ability to maintain a constant eye on MFJ's highest priority goals while driving growth

Demonstrated success generating revenue, with the ability to build both strategies and relationships that enable financial sustainability

Experience leading geographically dispersed teams in a hybrid work environment