Senior Director, Community Engagement and Organizing

Summary

Join NAPAWF as their Senior Director, Community Engagement and Organizing! This pivotal leadership role involves shaping and executing the organization's engagement strategy, leading team development, and expanding the organization's base through community organizing and strategic partnerships. You will develop and oversee leadership development programs, manage a subgrant process, and ensure alignment with NAPAWF's mission and objectives. The position requires strong strategic thinking, team management skills, and experience in engagement, organizing, and leadership development. This is a full-time, remote position offering a competitive salary and benefits package. The ideal candidate will be committed to NAPAWF's mission and possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in engagement, organizing, and leadership development, with a strong track record in strategic planning and team management
• Highly advanced knowledge in engagement strategies, base building, and partnership development. Expertise in creating and managing subgrant processes
• Competency with Every Action, VAN, and other relevant programs to help facilitate base building and engagement efforts
• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills. Strong ability to manage large teams and complex projects
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage diverse stakeholders and convey complex concepts
• Strong sense of personal pride in and responsibility for one’s work
• Active listener with the ability to synthesize information and translate into strategy and action plans
• Self-motivation, accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to set and meet deadlines
• Employs an asset and inquiry-based approach to problem-solving and is able to work both independently and as part of a cohesive team
• Commitment to NAPAWF’s mission
• Ability to travel for meetings/events up to 25-40% per year

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive engagement strategy to drive organizational growth and impact, so as to build the power and influence of AANHPI women and girls, and gender non-conforming individuals
• Design and execute strategies for expanding the organization’s base, including community organizing and grassroots mobilization
• Enhance the effectiveness of base-building efforts through data-driven insights and continuous improvement
• Develop and oversee programs focused on leadership development within the organization and the community
• Identify and cultivate emerging leaders to advance NAPAWF’s mission and objectives
• Forge and manage strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, including community organizations, advocacy groups, and other entities
• Negotiate and manage partnership agreements, ensuring mutual benefit and alignment with NAPAWF’s mission and objectives
• Leverage partnerships to enhance engagement efforts and achieve strategic goals
• Develop strategies to grow and engage individual membership at large, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities
• Create and manage a subgrant process to support community-based initiatives and projects aligned with NAPAWF’s mission
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of funded initiatives, providing feedback and support to grantees to ensure successful outcomes and alignment with organizational goals
• Lead and mentor the engagement team, clearly defining roles and responsibilities
• Implement training programs and professional development opportunities to maximize individual and team performance, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
• Provide strategic leadership in strengthening internal communications across the engagement team and other departments
• Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages open dialogue and teamwork
• Design and implement effective and equitable team processes, including goal-setting, task allocation, and performance evaluation, to enhance productivity and effectiveness
• Organize and lead team-building activities that promote cohesion, collaboration, and a positive work culture
• Conduct regular team meetings to promote communication, address challenges, and ensure alignment with organizational objectives and priorities
• Manage the utilization and scheduling of workflow, project management tools, and stakeholder management systems
• Ensure efficient and effective execution of development projects and initiatives

Benefits

• A highly competitive benefits package includes a 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance
• NAPAWF covers all premiums and all out-of-pocket in-network expenses through a Health Reimbursement Account (including co-pays, deductibles, and coinsurances) - qualified dependents may also be covered
• Coverage for employees and eligible dependents starts on day one
• NAPAWF also offers full-time employees 15 days of vacation in the first year, sick leave, flexible spending program options and personal/family leave, as well as paid vacation between December 25 and January 1 of each year