Activist wanted

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FOR JVP NATIONAL DIRECTOR

Jewish Voice for Peace uses grassroots organizing, education, advocacy, and media toward the goal of a lasting peace in the Middle East that recognizes the rights of both Israelis and Palestinians for security and self-determination. JVP has about 100 Bay Area activist members who attend meetings and develop projects and campaigns, as well as new activist chapters in 5 cities across the U.S., over 1000 paid members and more than 20,000 online action alert participants.

JVP is seeking a National Director to provide overall leadership to an organization that is in the midst of a transition from a San Francisco Bay Area based grassroots organization to a national organization with chapters around the country, a national board, and greater visibility. The National Director will be accountable to the Board.

The responsibilities of the National Director are:

Overall Leadership: The National Director will guide the development of this activist-based organization. JVP has a commitment to the leadership and active engagement of its members and to democratic decision-making processes.

Policy and Programs: Participate in a collaborative process of setting policies and programmatic priorities with staff, Board, and membership. Oversee campaign and other program work.

Membership Building and Chapter Development: Work to foster and increase the size and commitment of the activist membership, whose efforts are critical to our work. Oversee the development and integration of new chapters into the organization. Promote organizational cohesion.

Internal Management: Hire, supervise and evaluate staff and promote teamwork among both staff and members. Our current staff consists of the Director of Policy and Education and the Director of Communications, with more to be hired as funding permits. Oversee financial management including budgeting, financial projections and cash flow management.

Fundraising: Lead and direct fundraising program in collaboration with the Board and Fundraising Committee. Provide leadership in the development of a diverse funding base, including individual donors and members, foundation grants, chapter-led fundraising activities, and earned income.

This position is based in Oakland, California.
Salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications:

• Commitment to JVP's mission

• An ability to think strategically

• A strong background in grass-roots activism and political organizing

• A working knowledge of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and understanding of the progressive Jewish perspective

• A minimum of 2 years experience in non-profit management, including staff supervision and program development

• A proven ability to raise funds from a broad base of individual donors and members

• Experience with membership-based organizations, and ability to work well with grassroots activists.

• An ability to develop other people's leadership and genuinely collaborate with other staff members

• The ability to function well dealing with the public on a highly charged political issue.

How to apply:

Please answer the two questions below, using no more than one page total.

• What challenges do you expect JVP might face in transitioning from a Bay Area group to an organization with chapters across the country? How would you address those challenges?

• How would you balance staff and volunteer efforts in carrying out JVP's work? Be specific.

Send your answers along with your resume to jobs [at] jewishvoiceforpeace.org.
Applications preferred by Sept. 18, but job remains open until filled.