Black Visions role of Deputy Director is to develop, solidify, and communicate the internal operations of the organization while also engaging with external partners.
This role will oversee all aspects across programming, operations, administration of the organization. The Deputy Director will report directly to a Co-Director, to be determined upon hire, and is responsible for working closely in collaboration with both the Development Director and HR Manager to ensure the effective implementation of fundraising and strategic planning strategies to expand capacity and support the pursuit of our mission and vision.
About Black Visions Collective:
Since 2017, Black Visions, has been putting into practice the lessons learned from organizations before us, as well, our direct experience in building within the Movement for Black Lives, in order to shape a political home for Black people across Minnesota. Black Visions is our state’s only Black movement building organization and see central to our work, the development of a Black-led ecosystem of arts, politics, and culture. Through our intentional growth process, we aim to center our work in healing and transformative justice principles, intentionally develop our organizations core “DNA” to ensure sustainability, and develop Minnesota’s emerging Black leadership to lead powerful campaigns. By building movements from the ground up with an integrated model, we are creating the conditions for long term success and transformation.
Mission: BLVC is a Black-led, Queer and Trans centering organization whose mission is to organize powerful, connected Black communities and dismantle systems of violence.
Vision: BLVC believes in a future where all Black people have autonomy, safety is community-led, and we are in right relationship within our ecosystems.
Black Visions is currently in a period of growth, accountability, and development. All prospective applicants must be willing to grow with the organization as we move into our next iteration.
Role Description
The Deputy Director supports Co-Directors in strategic leadership of the organization, manages and evaluates operations, policies and practices, works collaboratively with the Development Director, HR Manager, and Finance Manager to ensure that Black Visions meets its set deliverables or can communicate transparently when the organization will not and why. In addition to internal functions, the Deputy Director’s role is external facing and engages with the Board of Director, partners, media, and community stakeholders on behalf of the organization.
Strategic Direction and Leadership
Support leadership, crew leads, and consultants to ensure the strategic direction of the organization
Develop and manage a standard evaluation process for measuring the strategic plan for the next 5 years
Create and work with administrative staff to maintain an environment where we can be accountable to our planning rooted in Transformative Justice
Be a thought partner with Co- Directors around pace, scale, and priorities of the work
Operational Management
Manage the organization in absence of Co-Directors
Manage the researching, purchasing, and usage of all Black Visions operating resources (office, technology, project management software, supply inventory, etc) and vendor contracts with Executive Coordinator
Research, coordinate, and lead administrative and financial transition from fiscal sponsor with support of current team
Develop innovative and holistic practices to support staff and internal organizational culture including but not limited to processes that evaluate and adapt employee handbook and membership handbook
Approve HR processes that are consistent and values-aligned regarding hiring practices, performance evaluations and employee record keeping
Approve resource mobilization (development) work plan for the organization, ensuring it is accountable and meeting necessary goals, including raising annual goal
Evaluate, update, and maintain IT, Social Media, and Security protocols with support of external security agencies
Effectively communicate, divide, and assign work/tasks, delegating appropriate levels of autonomy and authority while supporting interdependent work plans
Work with Finance Manager to ensure legal and financial compliance
Prepare analysis of data and other evidence related to the progress of the organization
External Partner and Board Engagement
Correspond with and support Policy Board regarding involvement, operations reports, and meeting coordination
Collaborate with Development Director regarding Board and external giving and maintaining the organizational targets
Serve as one of Black Visions’ key spokespeople and ambassadors as well as act as liaison with Black Visions fiscal sponsor to all administrative, finance, and operations projects
Qualifications
Strong candidates will have: 5-7 years of professional experience in Black Liberation movement building, community organizing, electoral politics, communications, issue advocacy or a closely related field is required; 3-5+ years professional experience in financial or operations management with at least 2 years in leadership roles; the ability to collaborate effectively while working independently; and an understanding of basic bookkeeping.
Must be willing and able to:
Communicate needs and boundaries as they arise
Delegate tasks to focus on their primary role and hold others accountable to deadlines
Work some evenings and weekends
SALARY/BENEFITS/OTHER INFORMATION
This position is an employee of Black Visions, a fiscal sponsee of TakeAction Minnesota
Salary range $70,000-78,000 commensurate with experience
Full health and dental benefits and retirement package, as well as extensive paid time off policy and investments in personal and professional development
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and one work sample demonstrating your campaign and strategy development experience to jobs@blackvisionsmn.org — applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until filled. We hope to fill this position immediately.
Black Visions is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage those with experience working within Black and LGBTQ communities, to apply.
