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Job Description

The Marshall Project seeks an experienced, dynamic, forward-thinking executive and ambassador who will help to shape and guide the organization’s strategic vision and long-term sustainability.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) will oversee the following non-editorial areas of responsibility: communications, fundraising, finance/budget management, operations and legal.

The Executive Director will be responsible for:

• Refining and implementing the strategic plan

• Setting and directing organizational priorities

• Defining systems for evaluating effectiveness and program impact; instituting benchmarks

• Soliciting individual and major gifts and grants; developing institutional partnerships to advance the mission.

Success in the job will require:

• Management and team-building skills, including the ability to solve problems as they arise, motivate change, align efforts, and set goals in an effort to create a strong sense of common purpose

• Entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to find innovative ways to grow an organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree preferred or equivalent experience

• 8-10 years senior management experience

• Nonprofit organization experience preferred

• Experience working collaboratively with and reporting to Board of Directors

• Strong writing and interpersonal skills

• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to focus, prioritize and implement

• Understanding of current trends in journalism

• Digital/technological competency

• Experience in journalism a plus

• Passion for social justice issues

Salary commensurate with experience.

The Marshall Project is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to: info@themarshallproject.org. Please list job title in the subject line.