job: program director, Los Angeles, with salary info

Fri Nov 16 09:14:55 CST 2007

From:
"Guillermo Quinteros" <GuillermoQ at solidago.org>

Please spread the word. The Pushback Network, is looking for a full-time
Program Director. This Senior Level Position would help support the
Programmatic work and vision for the Network.

Guillermo Quinteros
Program Officer
Solidago Foundation

25 Main Street, Suite 439
Northampton, MA 01060-3172
Tel. 413.587.0174
Fax 413.587.0175

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

PUSHBACK NETWORK

Position Available: Program Director, Pushback Network

THE PUSHBACK NETWORK

The Pushback Network is a national collaboration of indigenous,
grassroots organizations and networks committed to building bottom-up
state-based alliances that change both the composition and levels of
participation of the electorate. We emphasize strategies to empower
underrepresented constituencies: people of color, poor and working class
communities, and young people. Currently, PBN is developing and
implementing voter engagement and other civic participation strategies
in six states: Alabama, California, Kentucky, Mississippi, New Mexico
and New York.

The Pushback Network was formed to "push back" against what it considers
to be shortsighted, tactical approaches to increasing civic
participation and revitalizing democracy. We have based our strategies
and plans on the following premises:

Strategic and long-term planning is absolutely necessary for success
Developing state alliances and partnerships, as PBN conceives them, from
the bottom up is the most effective strategy to build and apply
grassroots strength
Targeting our constituent bass of people of color, young people, poor
and working class communities is an essential component of expanding the
electorate ensuring long-term change, and encouraging needed
participation in re-shaping government and society
Indigenous organizations using community organizing strategies are the
most effective kinds of groups - in practice and potentially - for
expanding the base of grassroots voters
Multiple, integrated strategies are essential for authentic success

JOB DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW

Pushback Network seeks a dynamic individual to serve as PBN's Program
Director. This Senior Level position will assist in the implementation
of selected state voter turnout efforts, coordinate major activities of
the Network and provide staff leadership for key civic engagement
program components. This position requires an individual with impeccable
organizational skills, excellent writing skills, above-average people
skills, and a high level of commitment to work that is focused on
empowering underrepresented constituencies. This position would report
directly to the Coordinating Director.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Program Director, in coordination with the Director of PBN and other
staff, will take lead responsibility in the following critical areas:

Program Development & Coordination  

Alliance building including outreach and development of new partner
states and organizations
Coordinating PBN's National Initiatives including but not limited to
PBN's Voter Protection Program and PBN's Youth Fellowship Program
Developing and facilitating program planning and evaluation processes
for the network
Managing PBN's re-granting program which will include providing
substantial grants for voter engagement work in all of PBN's
participating states

Technical Assistance & Evaluation

Coordinating and facilitating technical assistance for PBN anchor
organizations including field program planning, implementation, and
analysis
Liaise with individual state alliance representatives to facilitate the
implementation of the PBN core voter engagement program
Planning and facilitating steering committee-directed trainings,
national convening, and other initiatives

Fundraising & Fiscal Management

Assisting Coordinating Director with fundraising for National Program
Initiatives including but not limited to Youth Fellowship Program and
the Voter Protection Program
Participating in funder briefings and foundation visits
Overseeing and assuring appropriate accountability for expenditures of
PBN's funds in Program Director's areas of responsibility

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Candidates for the Program Director position should have at least five
years of significant experience in the community- organizing arena
including substantial experience with voter engagement strategies.
Candidates must possess or demonstrate:

Broad and deep knowledge, and commitment to the principles, of community
organizing as focused particularly on building the power of low-income
communities and communities of color
Commitment to social justice and change consistent with PBN's principles
and goals
Effectiveness in hands-on community organizing work and in
alliance-building among community organizing groups and between these
groups and other types of organizations
Effectiveness in team-building, and in facilitating and managing
participatory decision making processes
Ability to work well and democratically with diverse people, cultures
and communities and, in particular, with grassroots community
organizations
Excellent communications skills - writing, speaking, media relations
Excellent strategic thinking, program development and planning abilities
Ability to raise funds from foundations and individuals
Willingness to travel up to 1/3 of the year
Resilience and enthusiasm

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Relevant knowledge and experience at both local and national levels
Experience directing or implementing electoral field operations

LOCATION OF POSITION, SALARY AND BENEFITS
The Pushback Network's National Office is located in Los Angeles. For
fiscal and administrative purposes, PBN is currently a project of SCOPE,
based in Los Angeles, and the Program Director will become a SCOPE
employee. This is a full-time position at $55,000 - $65,000,
commensurate with education and experience, plus excellent benefits.

APPLYING FOR CONSIDERATION
Qualified applicants should submit a current resume, a cover letter
describing their reasons for applying for this position, and three
professional references.  The position will remain open until filled.
Resumes and letters should be sent by email to PBN's Coordinating
Director, Rodney McKenzie, Jr., at info at pushbacknetwork.org.

PBN/SCOPE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Rodney McKenzie, Jr.
Coordinating Director, Pushback Network
4801 Exposition Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA, 90016

323.737.7884     ~   Office
323.274.8191     ~   Cell Phone
323.735.3286     ~   Fax Machine

www.pushbacknetwork.org