State Director

6 days ago

Houston, Texas, United States Children's Defense Fund Full time
Job Title: State Director

Job Summary:

The State Director will lead the development of an effective public policy advocacy and program strategy to advance child well-being in the state of Texas. This leadership position requires creating multi-year staff development, fund development, and program plans to execute the strategy and managing staff and volunteer teams in pursuit thereof.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Work with the Vice President of Strategy and Program to inform and execute an integrated theory of change.
  • Lead the coordination of state and local efforts in CDF-Texas to align with the Children's Defense Fund vision.
  • Provide volunteer management for the CDF-Texas Advisory Council.
  • Identify and build coalitions with key partners and constituencies within the state.
  • Remain current and serve as an in-house expert on child well-being trends in Texas.
  • Serve on the Children's Defense Fund Leadership Team to maintain organizational communications and cohesion.
  • Act as State spokesperson leveraging proactive, earned media approach to advance CDF vision and strategy.
Program Management and Evaluation:
  • Develop and lead the pursuit of the State Office's multi-year policy advocacy and research agenda.
  • Direct grassroots organizing and collaboration with organizations and coalitions within the state.
  • Manage protocols and policies for leadership development and mobilization in targeted constituencies.
  • Oversee the development, tracking, and reporting of goals, outcomes, and performance metrics for the State Office.
  • Collaborate with the Public Affairs team to develop, implement, and improve policy advocacy strategy.
  • Collaborate with the CDF Freedom Schools team to coordinate direct service partnerships in the state.
  • Participate and steward team participation in organizational development efforts.
Operations and Administration:
  • Work with the National Director of Movement Building to budget and monitor the Office to ensure sound fiscal and system management.
  • Develop staff development plans to achieve program and operations objectives, then hire, deploy, and support staff.
  • Develop and retain a team of high-performing staff to execute the strategy and key functions.
  • Coordinate with Institutional Advancement to plan and implement an integrated fundraising program to meet the State Office and organization's fundraising goals.
Requirements:
  • A minimum of five years of senior management or executive leadership experience.
  • A minimum of a bachelor's degree.
  • Masters degree in Social Work, Public Policy, Public Administration, or related field is preferred.
  • Years of education may be considered for experience.
  • Track record of earned leadership and trust among diverse constituencies.
  • Expertise in one or more of the following areas: cultural organizing, community organizing (youth, faith community, or parents is a plus), policy advocacy, racial equity, or base-building.
  • Successful experience managing a high-performing team of staff and community members.
  • Working knowledge of program planning, organizational structure, budgeting, and administrative operations.
  • Nuanced understanding of the fundamentals and challenges of the non-profit sector.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Service as social sector executive director with governance, fiscal, and personnel management accountabilities.
  • Significant leadership in child advocacy, policy, and/or philanthropy in Texas.
  • Successful community organizing and public policy advocacy for child well-being and/or racial equity.
Competencies:
  • Racial equity analysis and application in the social sector.
  • Community awareness and prioritization of proximity to inform decision-making.
  • Results-driven management style. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Relationship and consensus building with diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to set and manage priorities and manage competing demands.
  • Ability to build and successfully navigate in a fast-paced, outcomes-driven, and entrepreneurial environment.
  • A well-organized individual with high ethical standards.
  • A self-directed individual who is an independent thinker and a team player.
  • Analytical ability is required to gather and summarize data for reports, find solutions to business challenges.
Personal Characteristics:
  • Orientation to and background of servant leadership.
  • Passion for CDF's mission and purpose and ability to communicate this passion to others.
  • Ability to serve as an advocate and exemplar for the vision, values, and mission of the Children's Defense Fund.
  • Demonstrated strong relational skills.
  • High energy level, trustworthy, and diplomatic with impeccable integrity.

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