Job Detail - Director/Blueprint NC

Date Posted:	7/20/2009
Job Category:	Executive Director/CEO
Job Location:	Raleigh
Organization:	North Carolina Justice Center
Contact Information:	Post Office Box 28068 Raleigh, NC 27611-8068 919.856.3190 919.856.2175 fax carol.mcneely@ncjustice.org www.ncjustice.org
Job Description:	Blueprint NC is a partnership of 50 state-level public policy, advocacy, and grassroots organizing nonprofits dedicated to achieving a better, fairer, healthier North Carolina. Blueprint NC supports its partners individually and collectively as they work to engage more socially responsible residents of NC in our democratic process. We have a special emphasis on identifying and engaging historically underrepresented voters, and in strengthening our ability to communicate effectively in every medium. Ultimately, we aim to influence state policy in NC so that residents of the state benefit from more progressive policies such as better access to health care, higher wages, more affordable housing, a safer, cleaner environment, and access to reproductive health services. We are part of the national State Voices network of like-minded organizations. Blueprint NC seeks a new full time Director. The Director will coordinate the partnership, which is made up of member representatives from faith, civil rights, choice, youth, disability, environmental, civic, LGBT, women's rights, education, and other communities. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Identify and provide key services (e.g., central voter file, targeting data, re-grants, communications training and support) that Blueprint NC should provide its partner organizations. * Facilitate the development of an ongoing strategy that yields an increase in the power and influence of progressive activists and voters. * Write and implement the organizational plan and budget for the collaborative, with input from the partner organizations. * Raise funds from state and national sources required to support an approximately $800,000 annual budget. * Manage the 3.5 staff and other consultants required to implement the Blueprint NC plan. * Facilitate the work of the Steering Committee; ensure clear and coherent communication between Communications Committee, Civic Engagement Committee, and Steering Committee. * Lead outreach to other state and national organizations to build the reach and depth of the partnership. * Plan for long-term organizational growth. * Work with State Voices staff and affiliates to learn from and share best practices with other states. * Implement systems for ongoing evaluation of effectiveness of strategies. Qualifications: Applicants should have a minimum of 5-7 years work experience. Experience in the following is highly desired: prior work with nonprofit organizations that do issue advocacy and organizing; political and/or legislative issue campaigns; development of diverse coalitions, as well as: * Ability to see and develop a strategic vision for Blueprint NC's role in the progressive movement in North Carolina. * A passion for the work being done by the partner organizations. * Understanding of organizing and campaign work, including field, targeting, polling. * Understanding of nonprofit capacity building. * Understanding of roles nonprofits can play in nonpartisan voter engagement activity. * Knowledge of North Carolina's political and policy landscape, issues, and leaders. * A collaborative decision-making style. * Commitment to experience with working from an anti-oppression values base and analysis. * Strong communication skills, both written and interpersonal. * Excellent organizational and nonprofit management skills. * Knowledge of fundraising, budgeting and grant making. Offices are located at the NC Justice Center, Blueprint NC's administrative home.
Salary Range:	Salary negotiable based on background and experience. Staff members are on the Justice Center's payroll and benefits plan (health insurance, dental insurance, and retirement).
How to Apply:	To apply: Submit cover letter, resume, and at least three references to blueprintsearch@ncjustice.org or mail to Debra Tyler-Horton, NC Justice Center, P.O. Box 28068, Raleigh, NC 27611. This position is open until filled. Blueprint NC's website, www.blueprintnc.org is skeletal and under development. For more on State Voices (including more information on Blueprint NC and similar work in other states), see www.statevoices.org. The North Carolina Justice Center is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Closing Date:	10/18/2009