Deputy Director

The Deputy Director will play a pivotal role in overseeing all of RMM's state-wide programs, ensuring they align with our mission and strategic goals. This position involves supervising program staff, coordinating programmatic initiatives, and representing RMM in state-wide efforts.

• Program Oversight:
  • Oversee the implementation, execution, and evaluation of all RMM programs, including Accompaniment, Popular Education, and Youth Empowerment.
  • Ensure that existing programs meet quality standards and objectives.
  • Stay abreast of emerging needs and opportunities and collaborate with stakeholders to develop new programs as necessary.
  • Provide leadership in the planning and implementation of new initiatives, ensuring they align with RMM's mission and strategic goals.
  • Encourage a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and efficiency within existing programs.
  • Solicit feedback from stakeholders and utilize data-driven approaches to identify areas for enhancement.
  • Champion best practices in program management and advocate for the adoption of innovative strategies to maximize impact and effectiveness.
  • Foster a learning environment where staff are encouraged to experiment, learn from failures, and adapt strategies to better serve the community.
• Staff Supervision:
  • Directly supervise and evaluate program staff, fostering a collaborative and effective work environment.
  • Coordinate curriculum development and implementation across the state, especially within the Rural Academy of the People (RAP).
  • Oversee RMM's internship and fellowship programs, including college interns and seminarians.
  • Cultivate a supportive and inclusive environment that values the diverse cultural and generational backgrounds of staff and community members.
• Organizational Representation:
  • Represent RMM in select coalitions, summits, and conferences.
  • Work with the Executive Director to present programs to donors and potential donors.
  • Provide necessary information and support to the Managing Director to aid in the development of grant strategies, proposals, and program reports.
  • Strengthen community connections and enhance advocacy efforts to build collective action towards systemic change.
• Strategic Leadership:
  • Collaborate with the Executive Director and Managing Director on strategic initiatives, including the implementation of RMM's strategic plan.
  • Ensure that program activities align with the strategic priorities outlined in RMM's strategic plan, which includes four focus areas: Leadership Development of families & allies, Access to Capital, Advocacy for a Just Rural New York, and Build Community.
  • Contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of the strategic plan, ensuring that the program teams remain responsive to the evolving needs of the communities served by RMM.
  • Collaborate with the Executive Director on strategic initiatives.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of RMM's evaluation and reporting mechanisms.
  • Drive innovative solutions that expand access to resources, such as building up credit unions and cooperatives, to support rural and farm working families.
  Requirements
  • Minimum of five years in non-profit management with strong organizational skills, including planning, delegation, program development, and task facilitation.
  • Proven, successful leadership in program management with measurable outcomes.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish.
  • Experience working with rural communities and with faith-based organizations.
  • Strong budget management skills, including preparation, analysis, decision-making, and reporting.
  • Experience with fundraising strategies and donor relationships in the non-profit sector.
  • Ability to convey RMM's mission and vision to various stakeholders.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Commitment to travel across New York State, monthly.
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and experience in working collaboratively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
  Benefits
  • Salary: $84,700
  • Full family medical and dental insurance
  • Four weeks of vacation, annually
  • Contributions to a retirement program
  • Three months paid sabbatical after seven years of service

RMM is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on gender, color, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, and/or political affiliation.