Remote Managing Director

Summary

Join us as a Managing Director, US/CA to lead the development and execution of Mercy For Animals' programmatic work and strategy in the United States and Canada. You will provide operational leadership, management, and direct strategy to maximize Mercy For Animals' impact and results in alignment with its global priorities and goals.

Requirements

• Five or more years of executive management experience (professional experience in nonprofits or the animal protection movement helpful but not required)
• Well-rounded knowledge of and experience with farmed-animal welfare issues
• Proven ability to set and oversee successful execution of strategy
• Experience building and managing interdisciplinary and intercultural teams
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Strong work ethic and interpersonal skills, such as emotional intelligence; active listening; assertive and persuasive communication; and ability to negotiate, inspire, build consensus, and effectively manage conflict
• Excellent organizational and delegation skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and achieve results
• Strong and effective leadership skills
• Strong intrapersonal skills, such as resilience and stress and change management, as well as a growth mindset and a positive can-do attitude
• Willingness to travel domestically, with about 10–20 trips per year, including for leadership meetings, conferences, demonstrations, press conferences, and meetings with industry stakeholders (travel needs subject to change according to organizational expansion)
• Commitment to the mission and values of the organization and ability to represent Mercy For Animals’ positions effectively
• Commitment to continued personal and organizational growth in diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice principles

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and oversee the execution of Mercy For Animals’ programmatic work and strategy in the United States and Canada in alignment with global priorities, goals, strategy, vision and mission
• Proactively identify and explore new opportunities for the organization to maximize its impact and deliver on its mission and KPIs, including creating and developing programs, campaigns, projects, and partnerships
• Lead the development and implementation of the biennial operating plan for the United States and Canada, including defined priorities and goals, budget distribution, and analysis of results and performance
• Regularly evaluate the progress, impact, and budget outlined for each department, and partner with departmental leaders to develop action plans, effectively manage the budget, rethink approaches when necessary, remove barriers, and maximize results
• Ensure compliance with operational and financial processes as well as all regulatory requirements
• Work collaboratively with Mercy For Animals' other managing directors and global senior leadership to drive the vision and mission, effect strategy and operational excellence and monitor and report on metrics and KPIs
• Create executive reports and present them to the global senior leadership team
• As a first level manager, act as a mentor and leader, supporting alignment among departments and ensuring high performance of each direct report and each team, ensure teams’ adoption and compliance with policies and procedures and lead the organizational culture
• Help develop Mercy For Animals’ brand and identity and position the organization as a leading voice for farmed animals in alignment with its international brand
• Develop and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with external stakeholders
• Act as a Mercy For Animals representative to strengthen its brand and communicate its vision, mission, and objectives
• Adhere to all organizational policies and procedures
• Perform any other duties assigned

Benefits

• Annual salary of around $130,000 - 145,000, depending on qualifications
• No- or low-cost health, vision, and dental insurance
• Generous paid time off and sick leave
• 401(k) retirement plan with a dollar-to-dollar employer match of up to 3% of your annual earnings