Applications for FSC Executive Director Position Due August 16

The following call was issued by the Free Speech Coalition (FSC) and may also be read here:

Since the departure of former Executive Director Eric Paul Leue, Free Speech Coalition has received numerous inquiries and applications for the Executive Director position, though relatively few from within the industry itself. FSC reminds the industry that applications for the position are due Friday, August 16, 2019. 

From job-listing site Indeed, the position posting reads:

Executive Director, Free Speech Coalition

Position Overview

This full-time position, under the direction of the Board of Directors (BOD), serves as Executive Director of the Free Speech Coalition, Inc. (FSC) and has overall responsibility for all facets of the organization.

Essential Job Functions

Provides support & coordination to the Board of Directors

Coordinates the development and implementation of organization’s strategic plan

Develops and monitors organization’s annual budget

Recruits new members for the organization and manages relationships with all members

Provides oversight of staff and contractors to implement the operating plan

Assures the maintenance of all legally required business records, permit, insurance, etc

Provides oversight of human resources (personnel) policies, procures, and supervision of all staff

Provides oversight of Legislative Affairs activities including international, federal, and state alliance building, lobbying, legislative tracking, chapter development, state and local level consulting, and community mobilization.

Provides oversight of litigation process, policies and implementation thereof

Provides regular communication to the Board and membership on FSC related issues

Represents the FSC to major stakeholders, government agencies, industry, media and the public.

Responds to new information or changes in the environment in which the organization operates to best serve the mission, vision, and interests of the organization.

Oversees organizations infrastructure including but not limited to IT, systems development and analysis, facilities and equipment

Other responsibilities as directed by the Board

Requirements

A minimum of seven (7) years experience in non-profit sector, at least four (4) of which have been in administration and management or an advanced management degree and three years of non-profit management experience;

Ability to communicate (in writing, email, phone, IM, in person, and public speaking)

Budgeting, fundraising,direct solicitation, and grant writing experience

Strategic planning and evaluation experience;

Public policy and political research and development skills;

Experience working with Board of Directors;

Commitment to first amendment principles and experience with censorship issues;

Expertise on LGBT, HIV, women’s health, and minority community concerns

Ability to work with WordPress, GoogleSuite, Adobe InDesign, QuickBooksOnline

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience: Administration and management: 4 years (Preferred); Non-profit management: 3 years (Preferred)

Education: Master’s (Preferred)

Location: Canoga Park, CA 91304 (Required)

Work authorization: United States (Required)

Required travel: 50% (Required)

Work Location: One location, on the road

Benefits: Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Paid time off, Flexible schedule

Please visit Indeed to submit an application.