AIDS/LifeCycle
San Francisco, CA, USA
Aids/LifeCycle Director
About AIDS/LifeCycle
AIDS/LifeCycle (ALC) is produced by and benefits San Francisco AIDS Foundation (SFAF) and the Los Angeles LGBT Center (the Center). The event debuted in 1994 as the California AIDS Ride before it was reconfigured to what is known today as AIDS/LifeCycle (ALC), the world’s largest annual HIV/AIDS fundraiser. AIDS/LifeCycle is a fully supported, seven-day, 545-mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles that raises important awareness about the ongoing HIV/AIDS epidemic, in addition to funding critical services such as HIV testing and screenings for other sexually transmitted infections, ALC funds HIV care, harm reduction, prevention services including PrEP, and more.
AIDS/LifeCycle happens the first full week in June and averages 2500 Cyclists and 500 volunteers (“Roadies”) participating in the event. Participants are united by a common cause: fighting to end HIV and AIDS. AIDS/LifeCycle raises millions of dollars annually to support San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the HIV-related services of the Los Angeles LGBT Center.
AIDS/LifeCycle Participants represent broad diversity: ages range from 18 to 81, including members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies, as well as participants who are HIV negative or may be living with or affected by HIV. The Ride also boasts over 52% of first-time Cyclists, where nearly all U.S. states/territories are represented at the event, and there is strong international participation, too.
In the seven days it takes the riders to reach Los Angeles, more than 650 people in the United States will contract HIV. More than one million people are currently living with HIV in the U.S., and one in eight people living with HIV nationwide are not aware of their status. Since the California AIDS Ride first began, participants have raised more than $300 million and completed more than 63,000 journeys on bikes from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
A catalyst for change and promoter of HIV/AIDS awareness in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and the communities it passes through, AIDS/LifeCycle is the largest and most successful event of its kind nationally and is celebrated as a life-changing experience by its participants.
San Francisco AIDS Foundation is ALC’s fiscal sponsor. SFAF’s mission is to promote health, wellness, and social justice for communities most impacted by HIV, through sexual health and substance use services, advocacy, and community partnerships.
The Center founded the California AIDS Ride in 1994 with a third-party consultant. The Center’s mission is to ensure all members of the LGBT community thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society.
Organizational Highlights
SFAF Founded: 1982 Revenue: $44.3 million Board of Directors: 22 Staff: 230 Headquarters: San Francisco
The Center Founded: 1969 Revenue: $155M Board of Directors: 23 Staff: 750 Headquarters: Los Angeles
The Position
With primary responsibility for setting the vision for AIDS/LifeCycle’s future and realizing its next phase of growth and impact, the AIDS/LifeCycle Director (Ride Director) will develop and implement a strategic plan to increase event participation and revenue, advance diversity and inclusion efforts, and ensure ALC’s long-term sustainability. Essential responsibilities include:
Leadership
• Balance the priorities of two different organizations and confidently manage up to two supervisors while mediating conflict, holding confidence, maintaining loyalty, instilling trust, and modeling transparency across all relationships; • Lead a talented and highly committed team of 28 staff who are employed by the two agencies and who are located in San Francisco and Los Angeles; • Build effective collaborations and foster clear and focused communication channels within and across teams; • Recruit and retain a high-performing leadership team, setting goals and expectations, holding staff accountable, and mentoring and coaching as necessary; • Manage a complex $8 million expense budget, maximizing resources and identifying opportunities to reduce costs while still producing a high-quality event; • Project manage an 18-month event cycle that includes budgeting, fundraising, marketing, and event production; • Foster a culture of equity that mirrors the culture of SFAF and the Center in their work to achieve health justice for all; • Lead, model, and facilitate the safety and transformational experience of the staff, Cyclists, and Roadies participating in the Ride.
Fundraising
• Develop a fundraising plan to raise a minimum of $16 million annually, strengthen AIDS/LifeCycle financially, and continue ALC’s growth as an important source of revenue for SFAF and the Center; • Create strategies to increase donors, ride participants, and team fundraising; • Maximize revenue potential by both driving new and increasing current corporate sponsorship and partnership efforts in support of the event; • Support the creation and implementation of year-round events to raise funds and engage sponsors, Cyclists, and volunteers; • Oversee the development of participant fundraising training and ensure staff support to increase team fundraising and engagement.
Marketing & Communications
• Drive comprehensive updating and refinement of all marketing materials, event signage, messaging, and event entertainment to lift up priority communities and reflect the values of SFAF and the Center; • Create and support the implementation of marketing strategies to attract corporate sponsors, Cyclists, and Roadies; • Develop forward-looking messaging that connects participants to the missions of SFAF and the Center; • Serve as spokesperson for the Ride and steward of the ALC community; • Ensure messaging and brand consistency across all platforms and audiences that are in alignment with the values of both SFAF and the Center.
Community Engagement
• Lead efforts to create an event that is safe and welcoming for all by fostering a culture grounded in diversity, equity, and inclusion; • Develop engagement strategies to retain, expand, and diversify the ALC community; • Foster and maintain strong working relationships with key partners and community leaders.
The Opportunity
This is an exceptional opportunity for an innovative fundraiser to envision AIDS/LifeCycle’s future, create a strategic long-range sustainability plan, and ensure the brand’s continued success.
Position Overview The AIDS/LifeCycle Director Reports to: Vice President of Philanthropy for SFAF and Chief Development Officer for the Center Leads: 28-person staff in San Francisco and Los Angeles and 750 volunteers Oversees: Senior Director of Community Engagement & Fundraising; Production Director; Director of Marketing, Communications & Digital Engagement; and the Director of Partnership Development Manages: $16 million in revenue and $8 million in expenses Lives: In San Francisco or Los Angeles
Professional Requirements
The Ride Director will have the strategic and leadership skills to envision and realize continued growth and a sustainable future for ALC. Critically, they will be a collaborative, big-picture thinker with staff and project management expertise and technical skills to lead a high-functioning team through the 18-month process required to produce a 545-mile, weeklong, multi-site ride that raises $16 million for two essential community-based organizations. The ideal candidate will bring:
• At least five years of senior leadership experience in positions with similar budget and staff oversight responsibilities; • Fundraising expertise, including ideally, event-based peer-to-peer fundraising and/or corporate sponsorship experience; • Event production knowledge is required, large multi-day event experience with cause-based athletic endurance events is highly regarded; • Entrepreneurial savvy supported by the financial acumen to create and implement a multi-year business plan that builds on ALC’s past success to increase the Ride’s growth and impact with knowledge of budgeting; • Prior experience growing and scaling large events is ideal; • An appetite for innovation including knowledge of the ways in which technology is used to engage event donors, participants, and volunteers; • Sophisticated traditional, social media, and grassroots marketing skills to guide strategies for reaching new audiences; • Exceptional communication skills including messaging and public speaking skills to engage the ALC community, and attract new audiences; • Outstanding interpersonal skills defined by the capacity to develop and maintain strong and authentic working relationships with key constituents, including Roadie Captains, Corporate Sponsors, and Team Leaders; • A commitment to upholding the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion and the ability to further advance ALC’s efforts to be an actively inclusive and diverse event.
Essential Qualities
The Ride Director will be a visionary fundraiser and passionate warrior in the fight to end AIDS.
Personal Characteristics
We are seeking candidates with a deep commitment to funding free HIV/AIDS medical care, testing, and prevention services; raising awareness to end the stigmas surrounding HIV/AIDS; and providing a positive, life-affirming experience for people affected by HIV/AIDS. The new Ride Director will bring the following qualities:
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to engage, foster trust, and build genuine connections with key constituents including Roadie Captains, Team Leaders, and Corporate Sponsors; • High emotional intelligence characterized by an openness to feedback and the humility to learn from staff and the community of Cyclists and volunteers, some of whom have been involved with ALC for decades; • A diplomatic approach that preserves the positive working relationship between the partner organizations by balancing the competing priorities of two agencies and adapting style to manage up to two leaders; • Capacity to gather and analyze information and exercise sound judgment to make decisions and take action; • A demonstrated commitment to centering the values and advancing the missions of SFAF and the Center; • A strong and dedicated desire to grow ALC in its equity work; • A passion for cycling or a willingness to learn about the remarkable cycling community; • Enthusiasm, empathy, and a sense of humor.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $180,000 – 185,000. The employer will be based on the region of California where the Ride Director resides (e.g., Northern California: San Francisco AIDS Foundation, Southern California: Los Angeles LGBT Center).
SFAF’s comprehensive benefits plan includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. SFAF’s generous paid leave policies include 14 paid holidays, 24 days of Paid Time Off/Sick Time for the first two years of employment, and 29 days after two years. SFAF offers a 403(b)-retirement plan and matches employee contributions up to 3% of salary. In addition to providing flex spending accounts (FSA) and commuter benefits, SFAF offers paid memberships and access to digital platforms that provide gender-affirming care, family-forming support, and access to family caretakers such as nannies, babysitters, and senior caregivers. Access to voluntary supplemental benefits including critical illness insurance, legal services, identity theft protection, and pet insurance as well as discounts for theme parks, shows and events, hotels, and rental cars is also provided.
The Center’s comprehensive benefits plan includes 100% employer-funded health, vision, dental, and life insurance. The Center’s paid leave policies include 10 paid holidays, 12 sick days, three personal days, and 12 vacation days in the first year of employment, 15 in the second and third years of employment, and 20 days at the start of the fourth year of employment. In addition, the Center also provides Flex Spending Accounts and a voluntary 403(b)-retirement plan.
Location
The Ride Director may be based in San Francisco or Los Angeles but will be expected to divide their time between the two cities, spending time with the two producing organizations and the event’s Northern and Southern California staff and stewarding the relationship between the leadership teams in each location. An annual stipend to support travel and related expenses is provided.
Reimbursement toward relocation expenses will be provided for the exceptional candidate our clients seek.
Contact
Please submit a résumé and original cover letter that describes your interest in the organization’s mission and qualifications through the https://www.searchbriefing.com/slindex.aspx?client=8131b98b-1324-4386-ae0b-81261b3e35f6&survey=25e19509-7df5-4d86-83e9-8abcde57b898&search=0d5e5277-9c0c-41b9-875f-5137fc69e884.
Michelle Kristel, Managing Partner McCormack + Kristel 1740 Broadway, 15th Floor New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212.531.5003 | Fax: 212.203.9599 Email: search@mccormackkristel.com Website: www.mccormackkristel.com
All inquiries will be held in strict confidence. Please note that your education, dates of employment, and other information will be verified prior to an offer.
McCormack + Kristel works only with equal opportunity employers.
The San Francisco AIDS Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SFAF is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and disrespectful or other unprofessional conduct based on: Race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, sex/gender(including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sex stereotype, gender identity/gender expression/transgender (including whether or not you are transitioning or have transitioned) and sexual orientation, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver's license issued to persons unable to prove their presence in the United States is authorized under federal law [Vehicle Code section 12801.9]), ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information/characteristics, marital status/registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
SFAF also prohibits discrimination, harassment, disrespectful or unprofessional conduct based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.
This policy applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, layoffs, terminations, and social programs. This policy applies to managers, supervisors, coworkers, and third parties with whom employees come into contact.
In addition, SFAF prohibits retaliation against individuals who raise complaints of discrimination or harassment or who participate in an investigation into allegations of harassment.
The Los Angeles LGBT Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff. Applications are encouraged from all persons regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical/physical/mental condition, pregnancy/childbirth, and related medical condition, age, marital status, or veteran status.
The Center has implemented a policy requiring all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Full Time
Aids/LifeCycle Director
About AIDS/LifeCycle
AIDS/LifeCycle (ALC) is produced by and benefits San Francisco AIDS Foundation (SFAF) and the Los Angeles LGBT Center (the Center). The event debuted in 1994 as the California AIDS Ride before it was reconfigured to what is known today as AIDS/LifeCycle (ALC), the world’s largest annual HIV/AIDS fundraiser. AIDS/LifeCycle is a fully supported, seven-day, 545-mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles that raises important awareness about the ongoing HIV/AIDS epidemic, in addition to funding critical services such as HIV testing and screenings for other sexually transmitted infections, ALC funds HIV care, harm reduction, prevention services including PrEP, and more.
AIDS/LifeCycle happens the first full week in June and averages 2500 Cyclists and 500 volunteers (“Roadies”) participating in the event. Participants are united by a common cause: fighting to end HIV and AIDS. AIDS/LifeCycle raises millions of dollars annually to support San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the HIV-related services of the Los Angeles LGBT Center.
AIDS/LifeCycle Participants represent broad diversity: ages range from 18 to 81, including members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies, as well as participants who are HIV negative or may be living with or affected by HIV. The Ride also boasts over 52% of first-time Cyclists, where nearly all U.S. states/territories are represented at the event, and there is strong international participation, too.
In the seven days it takes the riders to reach Los Angeles, more than 650 people in the United States will contract HIV. More than one million people are currently living with HIV in the U.S., and one in eight people living with HIV nationwide are not aware of their status. Since the California AIDS Ride first began, participants have raised more than $300 million and completed more than 63,000 journeys on bikes from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
A catalyst for change and promoter of HIV/AIDS awareness in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and the communities it passes through, AIDS/LifeCycle is the largest and most successful event of its kind nationally and is celebrated as a life-changing experience by its participants.
San Francisco AIDS Foundation is ALC’s fiscal sponsor. SFAF’s mission is to promote health, wellness, and social justice for communities most impacted by HIV, through sexual health and substance use services, advocacy, and community partnerships.
The Center founded the California AIDS Ride in 1994 with a third-party consultant. The Center’s mission is to ensure all members of the LGBT community thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society.
Organizational Highlights
SFAF Founded: 1982 Revenue: $44.3 million Board of Directors: 22 Staff: 230 Headquarters: San Francisco
The Center Founded: 1969 Revenue: $155M Board of Directors: 23 Staff: 750 Headquarters: Los Angeles
The Position
With primary responsibility for setting the vision for AIDS/LifeCycle’s future and realizing its next phase of growth and impact, the AIDS/LifeCycle Director (Ride Director) will develop and implement a strategic plan to increase event participation and revenue, advance diversity and inclusion efforts, and ensure ALC’s long-term sustainability. Essential responsibilities include:
Leadership
• Balance the priorities of two different organizations and confidently manage up to two supervisors while mediating conflict, holding confidence, maintaining loyalty, instilling trust, and modeling transparency across all relationships; • Lead a talented and highly committed team of 28 staff who are employed by the two agencies and who are located in San Francisco and Los Angeles; • Build effective collaborations and foster clear and focused communication channels within and across teams; • Recruit and retain a high-performing leadership team, setting goals and expectations, holding staff accountable, and mentoring and coaching as necessary; • Manage a complex $8 million expense budget, maximizing resources and identifying opportunities to reduce costs while still producing a high-quality event; • Project manage an 18-month event cycle that includes budgeting, fundraising, marketing, and event production; • Foster a culture of equity that mirrors the culture of SFAF and the Center in their work to achieve health justice for all; • Lead, model, and facilitate the safety and transformational experience of the staff, Cyclists, and Roadies participating in the Ride.
Fundraising
• Develop a fundraising plan to raise a minimum of $16 million annually, strengthen AIDS/LifeCycle financially, and continue ALC’s growth as an important source of revenue for SFAF and the Center; • Create strategies to increase donors, ride participants, and team fundraising; • Maximize revenue potential by both driving new and increasing current corporate sponsorship and partnership efforts in support of the event; • Support the creation and implementation of year-round events to raise funds and engage sponsors, Cyclists, and volunteers; • Oversee the development of participant fundraising training and ensure staff support to increase team fundraising and engagement.
Marketing & Communications
• Drive comprehensive updating and refinement of all marketing materials, event signage, messaging, and event entertainment to lift up priority communities and reflect the values of SFAF and the Center; • Create and support the implementation of marketing strategies to attract corporate sponsors, Cyclists, and Roadies; • Develop forward-looking messaging that connects participants to the missions of SFAF and the Center; • Serve as spokesperson for the Ride and steward of the ALC community; • Ensure messaging and brand consistency across all platforms and audiences that are in alignment with the values of both SFAF and the Center.
Community Engagement
• Lead efforts to create an event that is safe and welcoming for all by fostering a culture grounded in diversity, equity, and inclusion; • Develop engagement strategies to retain, expand, and diversify the ALC community; • Foster and maintain strong working relationships with key partners and community leaders.
The Opportunity
This is an exceptional opportunity for an innovative fundraiser to envision AIDS/LifeCycle’s future, create a strategic long-range sustainability plan, and ensure the brand’s continued success.
Position Overview The AIDS/LifeCycle Director Reports to: Vice President of Philanthropy for SFAF and Chief Development Officer for the Center Leads: 28-person staff in San Francisco and Los Angeles and 750 volunteers Oversees: Senior Director of Community Engagement & Fundraising; Production Director; Director of Marketing, Communications & Digital Engagement; and the Director of Partnership Development Manages: $16 million in revenue and $8 million in expenses Lives: In San Francisco or Los Angeles
Professional Requirements
The Ride Director will have the strategic and leadership skills to envision and realize continued growth and a sustainable future for ALC. Critically, they will be a collaborative, big-picture thinker with staff and project management expertise and technical skills to lead a high-functioning team through the 18-month process required to produce a 545-mile, weeklong, multi-site ride that raises $16 million for two essential community-based organizations. The ideal candidate will bring:
• At least five years of senior leadership experience in positions with similar budget and staff oversight responsibilities; • Fundraising expertise, including ideally, event-based peer-to-peer fundraising and/or corporate sponsorship experience; • Event production knowledge is required, large multi-day event experience with cause-based athletic endurance events is highly regarded; • Entrepreneurial savvy supported by the financial acumen to create and implement a multi-year business plan that builds on ALC’s past success to increase the Ride’s growth and impact with knowledge of budgeting; • Prior experience growing and scaling large events is ideal; • An appetite for innovation including knowledge of the ways in which technology is used to engage event donors, participants, and volunteers; • Sophisticated traditional, social media, and grassroots marketing skills to guide strategies for reaching new audiences; • Exceptional communication skills including messaging and public speaking skills to engage the ALC community, and attract new audiences; • Outstanding interpersonal skills defined by the capacity to develop and maintain strong and authentic working relationships with key constituents, including Roadie Captains, Corporate Sponsors, and Team Leaders; • A commitment to upholding the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion and the ability to further advance ALC’s efforts to be an actively inclusive and diverse event.
Essential Qualities
The Ride Director will be a visionary fundraiser and passionate warrior in the fight to end AIDS.
Personal Characteristics
We are seeking candidates with a deep commitment to funding free HIV/AIDS medical care, testing, and prevention services; raising awareness to end the stigmas surrounding HIV/AIDS; and providing a positive, life-affirming experience for people affected by HIV/AIDS. The new Ride Director will bring the following qualities:
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to engage, foster trust, and build genuine connections with key constituents including Roadie Captains, Team Leaders, and Corporate Sponsors; • High emotional intelligence characterized by an openness to feedback and the humility to learn from staff and the community of Cyclists and volunteers, some of whom have been involved with ALC for decades; • A diplomatic approach that preserves the positive working relationship between the partner organizations by balancing the competing priorities of two agencies and adapting style to manage up to two leaders; • Capacity to gather and analyze information and exercise sound judgment to make decisions and take action; • A demonstrated commitment to centering the values and advancing the missions of SFAF and the Center; • A strong and dedicated desire to grow ALC in its equity work; • A passion for cycling or a willingness to learn about the remarkable cycling community; • Enthusiasm, empathy, and a sense of humor.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $180,000 – 185,000. The employer will be based on the region of California where the Ride Director resides (e.g., Northern California: San Francisco AIDS Foundation, Southern California: Los Angeles LGBT Center).
SFAF’s comprehensive benefits plan includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. SFAF’s generous paid leave policies include 14 paid holidays, 24 days of Paid Time Off/Sick Time for the first two years of employment, and 29 days after two years. SFAF offers a 403(b)-retirement plan and matches employee contributions up to 3% of salary. In addition to providing flex spending accounts (FSA) and commuter benefits, SFAF offers paid memberships and access to digital platforms that provide gender-affirming care, family-forming support, and access to family caretakers such as nannies, babysitters, and senior caregivers. Access to voluntary supplemental benefits including critical illness insurance, legal services, identity theft protection, and pet insurance as well as discounts for theme parks, shows and events, hotels, and rental cars is also provided.
The Center’s comprehensive benefits plan includes 100% employer-funded health, vision, dental, and life insurance. The Center’s paid leave policies include 10 paid holidays, 12 sick days, three personal days, and 12 vacation days in the first year of employment, 15 in the second and third years of employment, and 20 days at the start of the fourth year of employment. In addition, the Center also provides Flex Spending Accounts and a voluntary 403(b)-retirement plan.
Location
The Ride Director may be based in San Francisco or Los Angeles but will be expected to divide their time between the two cities, spending time with the two producing organizations and the event’s Northern and Southern California staff and stewarding the relationship between the leadership teams in each location. An annual stipend to support travel and related expenses is provided.
Reimbursement toward relocation expenses will be provided for the exceptional candidate our clients seek.
Contact
Please submit a résumé and original cover letter that describes your interest in the organization’s mission and qualifications through the https://www.searchbriefing.com/slindex.aspx?client=8131b98b-1324-4386-ae0b-81261b3e35f6&survey=25e19509-7df5-4d86-83e9-8abcde57b898&search=0d5e5277-9c0c-41b9-875f-5137fc69e884.
Michelle Kristel, Managing Partner McCormack + Kristel 1740 Broadway, 15th Floor New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212.531.5003 | Fax: 212.203.9599 Email: search@mccormackkristel.com Website: www.mccormackkristel.com
All inquiries will be held in strict confidence. Please note that your education, dates of employment, and other information will be verified prior to an offer.
McCormack + Kristel works only with equal opportunity employers.
The San Francisco AIDS Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SFAF is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and disrespectful or other unprofessional conduct based on: Race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, sex/gender(including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sex stereotype, gender identity/gender expression/transgender (including whether or not you are transitioning or have transitioned) and sexual orientation, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver's license issued to persons unable to prove their presence in the United States is authorized under federal law [Vehicle Code section 12801.9]), ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information/characteristics, marital status/registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
SFAF also prohibits discrimination, harassment, disrespectful or unprofessional conduct based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.
This policy applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, layoffs, terminations, and social programs. This policy applies to managers, supervisors, coworkers, and third parties with whom employees come into contact.
In addition, SFAF prohibits retaliation against individuals who raise complaints of discrimination or harassment or who participate in an investigation into allegations of harassment.
The Los Angeles LGBT Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff. Applications are encouraged from all persons regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical/physical/mental condition, pregnancy/childbirth, and related medical condition, age, marital status, or veteran status.
The Center has implemented a policy requiring all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws.
All* Above All
Position Summary
The Political Strategies Coordinator implements an abortion-centered political and electoral strategy at the state and national level. This position works with national and state organizations and leaders to implement electoral campaigns to increase access to abortion for people of color working to make ends meet, including creating a culture shift with new frames and messages that support abortion justice. As a member of the All* Above All team, they will also participate in campaign-wide events and programs as requested. The position reports to the Senior Political Strategies Manager.
The person holding this position may also work part-time for a coordinated project, All* Above All Action Fund in the Sixteen Thirty Fund, a 501(c)(4) organization, under a resource sharing agreement between the New Venture Fund and Sixteen Thirty Fund. The responsibilities under that position will be overseen by Sixteen Thirty Fund.
Responsibilities and Tasks
Implements electoral tactics in key state and federal legislative districts.
Conducts research on candidates, elections, and debate schedules.
Works closely with the state strategies team on c3/c4 state partnerships.
Collaborates with state partners to implement c3/c4 deep canvass programs.
Coordinates logistics for large ancillary events in election cycles (e.g, briefings, events surrounding debates, Democratic or Republican National Conventions).
Supports relationship-building with electoral campaign staff in key C4 investment states.
Implements candidate cultivation strategies, including virtual and in-person C4 events.
Develops technical assistance and communications resources, such as #AskAboutAbortion social media toolkits for candidate debates.
Represents All* Above All and the All* Above All Action Fund and its interests/perspectives with national coalitions.
Other
This position requires travel (up to 50%) to various states and cities as well as Washington, D.C. or New York City for coalition and campaign team meetings.
Other tasks as assigned by the Senior Political Strategies Manager.
All employees of NVF are required to complete timesheets.
Core Competencies
All* Above All utilizes competencies in evaluating applicants. Task management is the key competency for this position, which is defined as the process of completing and monitoring assigned tasks through their life cycle.
In addition to position-specific competencies outlined above, All* Above All has seven core competencies in the Competency Model. These competencies apply to every employee at every level and include:
Mission Awareness – Passion for the mission demonstrated through previous experience, personal connection, or desires for the future inclusive of abortion justice as well as racial, reproductive, economic, and immigrant justice.
Strategy – Moving from vision to implementation by connecting overall strategy to individual goals and tasks while managing the layers of that strategy.
Collaboration – Working across internal teams and external partners to accomplish goals by establishing trust and connection with diverse stakeholders.
Communication – Effectively imparting or exchanging information and conveying feelings and ideas.
Flexibility – Shifting focus or pivoting as needs change while effectively managing competing priorities and multiple tasks and adapting to changing landscape.
Self-Direction – Ability to work independently and manage individually-assigned work tasks.
Personality – Combination of qualities that forms a person’s character.
Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Ability
At least three years of experience in community organizing, grassroots work, voter education and engagement, and/or electoral or issue-based campaigns; a plus is nonprofit experience working in reproductive, immigrant, economic, and/or racial justice.
Working knowledge and direct experience with running electoral programs, data management, and using voter files.
Experience with EveryAction and Hustle is a plus.
A commitment to reproductive justice and ensuring access to abortion for all people.
A track record of developing and maintaining meaningful working relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
Excellent written and oral communications skills.
Ability to multitask and shift priorities; aptitude for working under tight deadlines amidst competing priorities.
Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-based, participatory environment as well as work autonomously.
Effective project coordinator with attention to detail.
Ability to manage up.
Valued and Non-Essential Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Ability
An understanding of abortion access as an economic, immigrant, and racial justice issue.
Experience working on issues impacting Black, Indigenous, and people of color; young people; and/or immigrants; or people struggling financially.
Views culture shift, organizing, and movement building as key components of issue campaigns.
Strong commitment to centering people of color and striving to be anti-racist.
Values a shared leadership model.
How to Apply
Submit a resume, cover letter highlighting additional professional or personal experience that informs your qualifications and interest in working at All* Above All, and three references to jobs@allaboveall.org, with subject line: Political Strategies Coordinator.
Deadline for submission: TBD; applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Salary range: $65k
The salary listed is the final offer in consideration of the total compensation package for this position. Additionally, it reflects our compensation philosophy to be equitable in our offers and aligns with responsibilities at the Coordinator level.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees (and their families). Employees are able to enroll in 401k retirement plan and are eligible for a 3% automatic contribution and up to a 3% employer match on 401k contributions. Employees are also eligible for pre-tax transportation benefits. Employees will receive 120 hours of vacation time, 80 hours of health leave, up to 2 days of casual leave, and 20 hours of volunteer leave annually. Employees will also receive 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are eligible for 20 weeks of paid family and medical leave after 90 days of employment. All* Above All also offers supplemental benefits like a home office equipment bonus, professional development funds, and paid sabbatical leave.
Hiring Statement
All* Above All is a project of New Venture Fund (NVF), a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. NVF is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. NVF’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.
To center the safety and well-being of its employees, New Venture Fund requires that any employee who is required to conduct in-person activities for their job must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 within four weeks of their start date. This position may require candidates to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Accommodations may be sought and approved in accordance with the law by contacting human resources at hr@newventurefund.org.
Full Time Regular
Position Summary
The Political Strategies Coordinator implements an abortion-centered political and electoral strategy at the state and national level. This position works with national and state organizations and leaders to implement electoral campaigns to increase access to abortion for people of color working to make ends meet, including creating a culture shift with new frames and messages that support abortion justice. As a member of the All* Above All team, they will also participate in campaign-wide events and programs as requested. The position reports to the Senior Political Strategies Manager.
The person holding this position may also work part-time for a coordinated project, All* Above All Action Fund in the Sixteen Thirty Fund, a 501(c)(4) organization, under a resource sharing agreement between the New Venture Fund and Sixteen Thirty Fund. The responsibilities under that position will be overseen by Sixteen Thirty Fund.
Responsibilities and Tasks
Implements electoral tactics in key state and federal legislative districts.
Conducts research on candidates, elections, and debate schedules.
Works closely with the state strategies team on c3/c4 state partnerships.
Collaborates with state partners to implement c3/c4 deep canvass programs.
Coordinates logistics for large ancillary events in election cycles (e.g, briefings, events surrounding debates, Democratic or Republican National Conventions).
Supports relationship-building with electoral campaign staff in key C4 investment states.
Implements candidate cultivation strategies, including virtual and in-person C4 events.
Develops technical assistance and communications resources, such as #AskAboutAbortion social media toolkits for candidate debates.
Represents All* Above All and the All* Above All Action Fund and its interests/perspectives with national coalitions.
Other
This position requires travel (up to 50%) to various states and cities as well as Washington, D.C. or New York City for coalition and campaign team meetings.
Other tasks as assigned by the Senior Political Strategies Manager.
All employees of NVF are required to complete timesheets.
Core Competencies
All* Above All utilizes competencies in evaluating applicants. Task management is the key competency for this position, which is defined as the process of completing and monitoring assigned tasks through their life cycle.
In addition to position-specific competencies outlined above, All* Above All has seven core competencies in the Competency Model. These competencies apply to every employee at every level and include:
Mission Awareness – Passion for the mission demonstrated through previous experience, personal connection, or desires for the future inclusive of abortion justice as well as racial, reproductive, economic, and immigrant justice.
Strategy – Moving from vision to implementation by connecting overall strategy to individual goals and tasks while managing the layers of that strategy.
Collaboration – Working across internal teams and external partners to accomplish goals by establishing trust and connection with diverse stakeholders.
Communication – Effectively imparting or exchanging information and conveying feelings and ideas.
Flexibility – Shifting focus or pivoting as needs change while effectively managing competing priorities and multiple tasks and adapting to changing landscape.
Self-Direction – Ability to work independently and manage individually-assigned work tasks.
Personality – Combination of qualities that forms a person’s character.
Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Ability
At least three years of experience in community organizing, grassroots work, voter education and engagement, and/or electoral or issue-based campaigns; a plus is nonprofit experience working in reproductive, immigrant, economic, and/or racial justice.
Working knowledge and direct experience with running electoral programs, data management, and using voter files.
Experience with EveryAction and Hustle is a plus.
A commitment to reproductive justice and ensuring access to abortion for all people.
A track record of developing and maintaining meaningful working relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
Excellent written and oral communications skills.
Ability to multitask and shift priorities; aptitude for working under tight deadlines amidst competing priorities.
Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-based, participatory environment as well as work autonomously.
Effective project coordinator with attention to detail.
Ability to manage up.
Valued and Non-Essential Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Ability
An understanding of abortion access as an economic, immigrant, and racial justice issue.
Experience working on issues impacting Black, Indigenous, and people of color; young people; and/or immigrants; or people struggling financially.
Views culture shift, organizing, and movement building as key components of issue campaigns.
Strong commitment to centering people of color and striving to be anti-racist.
Values a shared leadership model.
How to Apply
Submit a resume, cover letter highlighting additional professional or personal experience that informs your qualifications and interest in working at All* Above All, and three references to jobs@allaboveall.org, with subject line: Political Strategies Coordinator.
Deadline for submission: TBD; applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Salary range: $65k
The salary listed is the final offer in consideration of the total compensation package for this position. Additionally, it reflects our compensation philosophy to be equitable in our offers and aligns with responsibilities at the Coordinator level.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees (and their families). Employees are able to enroll in 401k retirement plan and are eligible for a 3% automatic contribution and up to a 3% employer match on 401k contributions. Employees are also eligible for pre-tax transportation benefits. Employees will receive 120 hours of vacation time, 80 hours of health leave, up to 2 days of casual leave, and 20 hours of volunteer leave annually. Employees will also receive 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are eligible for 20 weeks of paid family and medical leave after 90 days of employment. All* Above All also offers supplemental benefits like a home office equipment bonus, professional development funds, and paid sabbatical leave.
Hiring Statement
All* Above All is a project of New Venture Fund (NVF), a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. NVF is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. NVF’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.
To center the safety and well-being of its employees, New Venture Fund requires that any employee who is required to conduct in-person activities for their job must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 within four weeks of their start date. This position may require candidates to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Accommodations may be sought and approved in accordance with the law by contacting human resources at hr@newventurefund.org.
Alachua County Board of County Commissioners
Gainesville, FL
Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in library science from a library school program accredited by the American Library Association, or closely related field and three years professional level library experience including two years of supervisory experience. This position oversees adult services for the district, including adult programming, reference, and training, among other tasks. Responsibilities include overseeing the library MakerSpace and literacy services for the distri ct. Must possess a valid State of Florida Driver's license and be insurable by the District's insurance carrier. Must provide own means of transportation. Successful completion of a drug screen and criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment. Evening and weekend work hours may be required. Position Summary This is administrative, managerial, professional library work supervising and coordinating the activities of a large branch or major library department within the Alachua County Library District. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for applying modern professional library techniques and supervising a staff of professional, paraprofessional, technical, and clerical employees, and volunteers. Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results obtained. Examples of Duties Plans, directs, controls, and coordinates the activities of a large branch or major library department. Supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinate supervisors and employees including determining work procedures and schedules; issuing instructions and assigning duties; reviewing work; recommending personnel actions; conducting performance reviews; and conducting departmental training and orientation. Prepares operating budget and long range plan proposals for the department or branch. Monitors the branch or departmental budget; recommends budget transfers. Assists in establishing plans, priorities, and procedures and recommends changes in organizational structure and resource allocation to meet branch/departmental and District goals. Keeps informed of current trends and new professional techniques by reading professional journals and publications, and through participation in professional organizations, workshops and conferences and communicates to appropriate staff. Develops materials collections District-wide by recommending materials for acquisition, rotating materials to and from Headquarters and the branches and weeding materials from the collection. Coordinates, manages, and reviews special projects and a variety of programs for the public. Provides comprehensive bibliographic, reference and reader's advisory assistance in person and by phone to library patrons, using printed materials, on-line services and referrals. This includes guiding library patrons in the selection, organization and interpretation of library materials, and in the effective use of technology and library facilities. Analyzes impact of new technologies on library services and recommends action. Arranges for the maintenance and security of building including opening and closing. Serves as Library District liaison to the community, working with schools and organizations to provide services to the public. Ensure patron compliance of all policies and procedures through effective communication and enforcement. Drives a District vehicle to perform duties as required at various Alachua County Library branches. Performs related and other duties as assigned. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of professional principles, practices, systems and techniques of public librarianship. Considerable knowledge of available public library program/service materials and the ability to obtain them. Considerable knowledge of major fields of learning comprising the social sciences, natural sciences and humanities. Comprehensive knowledge of management and supervisory techniques and the ability to apply them to create effective and efficient service. Knowledge of titles, authors and contents of books and other materials. Knowledge of technological, general and specialized references sources. Knowledge of operating budget practices, procedures and methods for development. Ability to effectively supervise and coordinate the activities of subordinate employees. Ability to assist in analyzing library problems and to suggest practical solutions. Ability to use word processing, presentation and spreadsheet applications. Ability to use emerging technology for patron service. Ability to use, explain, and interpret library facilities, equipment, services, materials, and policies and procedures to patrons and staff. Ability to safely operate a District vehicle. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to oversee the planning and administering of programs and public presentations of interest. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, the community and library patrons. Ability to contribute to the growth and development of the branch or department, within the appropriate service-levels and to function as a member of a team. Ability to maintain complex records, perform in-depth research and prepare reports. Understand how and why Library policies and procedures were developed. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach and be mobile. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus associated with the constant use of printed matter and computer monitors. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. • FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.For other benefits such as life insurance and health insurance click here. • HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: New Years Day Martin Luther King Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Friday following Thanksgiving Christmas Day Additional Christmas Holiday 3 Floating Holidays Pay periods are every two (2) weeks beginning at 12:01 a.m. Saturday through 12:00 midnight Friday. Payday is the second Friday following the end of a pay period.
Full-time
Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in library science from a library school program accredited by the American Library Association, or closely related field and three years professional level library experience including two years of supervisory experience. This position oversees adult services for the district, including adult programming, reference, and training, among other tasks. Responsibilities include overseeing the library MakerSpace and literacy services for the distri ct. Must possess a valid State of Florida Driver's license and be insurable by the District's insurance carrier. Must provide own means of transportation. Successful completion of a drug screen and criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment. Evening and weekend work hours may be required. Position Summary This is administrative, managerial, professional library work supervising and coordinating the activities of a large branch or major library department within the Alachua County Library District. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for applying modern professional library techniques and supervising a staff of professional, paraprofessional, technical, and clerical employees, and volunteers. Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results obtained. Examples of Duties Plans, directs, controls, and coordinates the activities of a large branch or major library department. Supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinate supervisors and employees including determining work procedures and schedules; issuing instructions and assigning duties; reviewing work; recommending personnel actions; conducting performance reviews; and conducting departmental training and orientation. Prepares operating budget and long range plan proposals for the department or branch. Monitors the branch or departmental budget; recommends budget transfers. Assists in establishing plans, priorities, and procedures and recommends changes in organizational structure and resource allocation to meet branch/departmental and District goals. Keeps informed of current trends and new professional techniques by reading professional journals and publications, and through participation in professional organizations, workshops and conferences and communicates to appropriate staff. Develops materials collections District-wide by recommending materials for acquisition, rotating materials to and from Headquarters and the branches and weeding materials from the collection. Coordinates, manages, and reviews special projects and a variety of programs for the public. Provides comprehensive bibliographic, reference and reader's advisory assistance in person and by phone to library patrons, using printed materials, on-line services and referrals. This includes guiding library patrons in the selection, organization and interpretation of library materials, and in the effective use of technology and library facilities. Analyzes impact of new technologies on library services and recommends action. Arranges for the maintenance and security of building including opening and closing. Serves as Library District liaison to the community, working with schools and organizations to provide services to the public. Ensure patron compliance of all policies and procedures through effective communication and enforcement. Drives a District vehicle to perform duties as required at various Alachua County Library branches. Performs related and other duties as assigned. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of professional principles, practices, systems and techniques of public librarianship. Considerable knowledge of available public library program/service materials and the ability to obtain them. Considerable knowledge of major fields of learning comprising the social sciences, natural sciences and humanities. Comprehensive knowledge of management and supervisory techniques and the ability to apply them to create effective and efficient service. Knowledge of titles, authors and contents of books and other materials. Knowledge of technological, general and specialized references sources. Knowledge of operating budget practices, procedures and methods for development. Ability to effectively supervise and coordinate the activities of subordinate employees. Ability to assist in analyzing library problems and to suggest practical solutions. Ability to use word processing, presentation and spreadsheet applications. Ability to use emerging technology for patron service. Ability to use, explain, and interpret library facilities, equipment, services, materials, and policies and procedures to patrons and staff. Ability to safely operate a District vehicle. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to oversee the planning and administering of programs and public presentations of interest. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, the community and library patrons. Ability to contribute to the growth and development of the branch or department, within the appropriate service-levels and to function as a member of a team. Ability to maintain complex records, perform in-depth research and prepare reports. Understand how and why Library policies and procedures were developed. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach and be mobile. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus associated with the constant use of printed matter and computer monitors. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. • FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.For other benefits such as life insurance and health insurance click here. • HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: New Years Day Martin Luther King Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Friday following Thanksgiving Christmas Day Additional Christmas Holiday 3 Floating Holidays Pay periods are every two (2) weeks beginning at 12:01 a.m. Saturday through 12:00 midnight Friday. Payday is the second Friday following the end of a pay period.