Executive Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Provide strategic direction and oversee the development and execution of strategic plans.

• Cultivate relationships with the Leadership Team and Board of Directors.

• Directly lead, facilitate, and supervise the Leadership Team.

• Promote a positive, affirming, and inclusive organizational culture.

• Establish and maintain connections with volunteers, donors, partner organizations, and community leaders.

• Implement effective decision-making processes at all levels.

• Assist in identifying and recruiting potential board members while supporting Board objectives.

• Develop, implement, evaluate, and refine a sustainable management structure for programs.

• Oversee the development, management, and evaluation of Trans Lifeline’s programs.

• Lead the organization’s commitment to serving the BIPOC community.

• Supervise fundraising strategies, donor and funder relationships, major gifts, events, and revenue targets.

• Act as the primary spokesperson in media interviews, public speaking events, and public forums.

• Manage communications, marketing, press strategies, and the development of the annual report.

• Supervise the Administration Director and oversee daily operations.

• Ensure fiscal responsibility and clear communication of financial information.

• Create position descriptions and performance review guidelines.

• Determine staff and contractor compensation and benefits in collaboration with the Finance and People & Culture teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in senior leadership within a service-oriented organization.

• Demonstrated success in fundraising, communications, and strategic planning.

• Proven experience in staff management.

• Ability to foster and maintain relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders.

• Experience in financial management, budgeting, and resource allocation.

• Capacity to work collaboratively in a remote work environment.

• Knowledge of and experience in direct-service crisis intervention, mental health, and/or social services sectors.

• Proficiency in or willingness to quickly learn Google Workspace, Slack, Notion, CRM/fundraising platforms, QuickBooks, and Bill.com.

• Ability to lead an inclusive workplace and engage across diverse backgrounds in class, race, gender, sexuality, and other areas of diversity.

• Deep commitment to and passion for the organization’s mission and values.

• Thorough understanding of current and historical issues relevant to the trans and GNC community.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

• High degree of emotional intelligence.

• Excellent storytelling and communication skills.

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Ability to navigate conflict constructively and with compassion.

• Personal understanding of trans issues and a history of leading transformative social justice initiatives.

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous vacation and sick leave.

• 32-hour full-time workweek (four 8-hour workdays per week).

• 100% employer-paid health care premiums.

• 75% employer-paid health care premiums for dependents.

• 403b retirement savings plan with a 1% employer match.

• Paid family and medical leave.

• Home office and internet stipend.

• Sabbatical leave after 5 years of continuous service.

• All travel expenses covered by the organization.