LOCATION: Hybrid* Must be on-site at least 3 days/wk, Minneapolis–Saint Paul Metro Area
COMPENSATION: $68,000 - $73,000/year
About New Justice Project (NJP)
New Justice Project MN is a Black led organizing hub focused on building power for and with low income and no income Black Minnesotans by organizing in the policy areas of jobs, housing and supporting the ongoing work of reimagining community safety. Our organization’s values are grounded in centering the most directly impacted community members, leadership development, political education and trusting the leadership of Black workers and the Black community to create change in their city and state through policy change and direct advocacy.
NJP is a fiscally sponsored organization; staff is employed by TakeAction Minnesota. TakeAction Minnesota is a multiracial people’s organization that brings democracy alive in communities across our state.
About The Position
New Justice Project (NJP) is seeking a Chief of Staff to support effective organizational management, sustainability, and growth. As the Chief of Staff, you will be the deeply trusted right-hand person to the founder/executive director, Rod Adams, maximizing the best collaborative use of his and your capacities. You thrive managing multiple responsibilities and can anticipate and proactively handle complex, nuanced situations. You have authentic interpersonal skills, understand and appropriately manage the difference between urgent and important matters, easily engage diverse groups, and achieve actionable results.
Primary Responsibilities
Strategic Planning, Alignment & Executive Support
Serve as a key thought partner and advisor to the founder/executive director, acting as a sounding board for ideas and identifying solutions to challenges
Help founder/executive director identify priorities, and strategically align his time and focus with those priorities
In partnership with the founder/executive director, develop and lead the execution of the organization’s strategic plan
Help identify and drive the organization toward goals and key performance indicators
Lead strategic and organizational projects
Keep founder/executive director aware of and on top of upcoming appointments and key “to-dos” that require his attention and follow-up
Plan weekly team meetings and leadership team retreats, developing objectives and agenda, coordinating logistics
Develop and maintain organizational systems to streamline operations and increase team effectiveness
Help to create and maintain a healthy organizational culture
Organizational Administration & Communications
Provide founder/executive director communications support: drafting emails, reports, memos, pitch decks, presentations, internal and external communications, as needed
Represent the founder/executive director and NJP at conferences, convenings, and/or partner meetings when needed
Assist with preparing and printing materials for meetings and presentations
Support Organizing Team with events logistics and coordination (incl. sourcing vendors; collecting vendor and member payment documentation; food and beverage orders; materials and supply orders; on-site support, etc.)
Manage expense bi-weekly reimbursement process
Manage Google Drive files and databases as needed
Manage and respond to inquiries sent to the org’s general email inbox(es)
Hiring and Management
Manage hiring process and draft materials when needed
Train and manage new staff
Manage other team members as identified
Desired Qualifications
6 - 8 years of professional experience with at least a bachelor’s degree, advanced degree preferred (MBA, MA/MS, MPA/MPP)
Experience in wide-ranging or cross-functional areas, with a self-starter attitude to learn new skills
Strategic and analytical thinker and problem solver
Great listener and communicator (verbal and written) who can translate information appropriately
Excellent relationship and network-builder; influences others to achieve outcomes
Systems thinker, with ability to create and implement processes
Excellent organization, time management, follow-up, and follow through skills
Maintains confidentiality, discernment, and good judgment when working with sensitive information and the personal realities of our staff and community members
Knowledge of financial management and strategic planning a plush
Knowledge of human resource policies a plus
Nonprofit org administration and management skills a plus (to help the org operated more effectively)
Efficiency with Google Suite preferred
Ability to work some nights and weekends, as needed for NJP community events
Commitment to understand race, class, gender, and other equity issues as part of your work
Authentic interest in social justice and civic participation a must
Physical Demands and Working Environment
Work is performed in a standard office environment which requires occasionally lifting such articles as file boxes or heavier materials up to 25lbs with help from others and/or lifting and carrying light objects frequently. A job in this category may require walking or standing to a significant degree or may involve sitting most of the time with long periods of computer work and heavy phone usage.
Salary/Benefits/Other Information
Full health and dental benefits through HealthPartners. New Justice Project pays 95% of monthly
insurance premiums for the employee and their family.
Long Term Disability, AD&D and life insurance provided at no cost to employee.
401(k) and Roth 401(K) Retirement plans with up to 3% employer match.
Full-time Leave Policy = 3 weeks of vacation in the first year, 2 weeks of sick and safe leave upon hire with another 2 weeks in the first year, 8 paid holidays, and an office closure the last week of the year.
12 weeks paid parental leave, as well as other health related extended paid leave options.
Annual 4% guaranteed pay increase; Monthly reimbursements including cell phone and home internet
Reports to & Location
This position reports directly to the Founder/Executive Director
This position is hybrid, with remote and on-site hours (Minneapolis-Saint Paul Metro Area). May be required to occasionally travel.
New Justice Project Minnesota (NJP) and TakeAction Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, LGBT individuals, and women.
Salary: *We are a growing organization with future opportunity for salary growth.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Administrative, Human Resources, and Strategy/Planning
Industries
Non-profit Organizations and Civic and Social Organizations
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