Emerge Oregon Looking for its Next Executive Director! 

Emerge Oregon Looking for its Next Executive Director! 

ORGANIZATION 

Founded in 2009, Emerge Oregon is a recruitment and training program for Democratic women who are interested in public office. Our mission is to identify, train, and inspire Democratic women to pursue public and elected office at the local, state and national levels. Emerge Oregon is part of a national network currently working in 29 states and also has a national affiliate, Emerge America. 

For more information about the entire Emerge America network, please visit 

www.emergeamerica.org

OPPORTUNITY 

We are seeking a highly motivated, politically-savvy, and dynamic self-starter to serve as a full-time Executive Director. This remote office and flex-time position reports to the Emerge Oregon Board of Directors. The primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: training candidates, fundraising and development, financial management, database management, program promotion and implementation, class recruitment and support, board management, and acting as a resource for program members and alumnae. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

The Executive Director organizes and runs the Emerge Oregon training program and is responsible for building and maintaining the organizational infrastructure: 

Program & Communications 

• Recruit, train, and inspire Democratic women to run for office; 
• Execute our flagship 7-month campaign training, including managing all training logistics; scheduling, and preparing trainers; 
• Execute other training programs in southern and central Oregon, and boot camps;
• Support and engage Emerge Oregon alumnae to further our mission; 
• Serve as spokesperson for the organization;
• Manage all external communication for the organization including social media; 
• Represent the organization at coalition meetings and with partner organizations; 
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders. 
• Support ongoing work to integrate equity perspectives and structures into all aspects of the organizations, planning, and work. This includes anti-racist work and participation in trainings to further antiracist work within Emerge Oregon cohorts and alumnae network

Fundraising & Administration 

• Manage day-to-day operations for the organization; 
• Direct all fundraising efforts, with Board involvement, including but not limited to: event management and direct donor solicitation; 
• Execute fundraising events such as introduction to the cohort, graduations, and thank you for running events.
• Cultivate and maintain relations with donors; 
• Administer the organization’s database;  
• Administer and maintain the organization’s corporate records and tax compliance. 

Organizational Development 

• Build and manage relationships with the Board of Directors and oversee all board governance, including scheduling and preparing for board meetings, participating in board recruitment, development, and training, and managing all board committees; 
• Develop a vision, strategic plan and budget to advance the organization’s mission; 
• Ensure that Emerge Oregon is actively participating with our national affiliate, Emerge America; 
• Identify opportunities to expand programmatic offerings to support the mission of Emerge Oregon.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience is required; 
• Experience working with or for women political candidates and/or electeds
• Ability to speak to and demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion;
• Non-profit management experience in some of the following functions: boards of directors, staff, budgets, administrative functions, program development and fundraising; 
• Demonstrated fundraising skills; 
• Experience working within and managing fiscally conservative budgets;
• Comfort with public speaking and excellent written and oral communications; 
• Ability to work independently and self-motivate; 
• Passion for and knowledge of women’s political leadership issues and Oregon politics; 
• Demonstrated commitment to Democratic values; 
• Ability to develop trusted and effective working relationships with diverse and multi-cultural constituencies, including boards of directors, staff, donors, volunteers and a diverse array of supporters and stakeholders. This includes the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with a high degree of tact and discretion; 
• A valid driver’s license and insured vehicle – in state travel and limited out of state travel is required. 

Job Location & Schedule 

• Remote location negotiable but must be in Oregon;
• Flexible work hours, including some weekends and evening hours.

COMPENSATION 

• $70,000 to $85,000 annual gross salary, dependent upon experience; 
• Health care stipend included in salary; 
• One-time home office stipend; 
• Flex-time and Comp-time; 
• Three weeks paid vacation plus federal holidays 

For consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to: jobs@emergeor.org  In your cover letter, include a description of how your background aligns with this position and an explanation of your interest in women in politics.

References should speak to your political, interpersonal skills and organizational management. 

Open until the position is filled. No calls please.

www.emergeor.org

Emerge Oregon
P.O. Box 3493
Portland, Oregon 97208
Email: jobs@emergeor.org