Project Director, California Reparations Education Initiative

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

📋 Description

• Provide daily leadership for a statewide initiative focused on promoting reparations education and advocacy.

• Convert strategic objectives into actionable work plans, timelines, and measurable targets.

• Monitor progress and communicate results to key stakeholders, including legislative partners.

• Publicly represent the initiative to enhance awareness and build momentum.

• Collaborate with an Advisory Board and various Community Steering Committee Working Groups.

• Foster and sustain strong relationships with community leaders, nonprofits, and regional collaborators.

• Establish core systems, workflows, and processes to support the expanding initiative.

• Manage budgetary concerns, expenses, and financial oversight.

• Ensure adherence to nonprofit regulations and fiscal sponsorship requirements.

• Recruit, onboard, and supervise staff, consultants, and volunteers as the initiative grows.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 7 years of experience in program leadership, campaigns, coalition-building, or related areas.

• Knowledge of regional and national racial justice movements, preferably within California.

• Proven experience in launching new programs or creating systems from the ground up.

• Background in nonprofit or grant-supported settings.

• Experience collaborating with boards or community advisory groups.

• This position is fully remote; residency in California is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.

• Comprehensive benefits package.