OCCORD is looking for an innovative and compassionate leader who can effectively use all of our power-building strategies to drive change at the city and county levels. The ideal candidate should have a demonstrated commitment to advancing racial, economic, and gender justice with an intersectional approach. They should also be committed to identifying and addressing biases and believe in the importance of involving community members in decision-making.
The next executive leader of OCCORD must have at least 8 years of experience in social, racial, or economic justice issues and a proven track record of building and maintaining strategic relationships with coalition partners, allies, and funders. They should also have experience in leading and winning organizing or policy campaigns, working with the grassroots community, developing community leaders, and managing nonprofit organizations.
The OCCORD board is considering transitioning to a co-directorship to better support the sustainability and well-being of executive leadership and align with the organization's values for gender and economic justice. They are seeking an executive director who shares an interest in a co-directorship and will collaborate with the Board to explore models and options for implementing a co-directorship model of executive leadership within the next 2-3 years.
After a period of rebuilding, OCCORD is now in a position of strength, with healthy reserves, a dynamic staff, and the potential to lead collaborative governance reform campaigns in Anaheim and beyond. The next executive director will inherit an organization well-positioned for success.
Position Responsibilities:
The executive director serves as the chief executive officer of OCCORD. The executive director reports directly to the Board of Directors and is principally responsible for ensuring the overall success and effectiveness of the organization, including implementation of the organization's policies, programs, and financial and staff management.
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Policy
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Fiscal Management
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Coalition/Partner Building
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Staff Development and Supervision
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Board Support and Liaison
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Compensation & Benefits
This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary range of $110,000 to $130,000 annually. Additional consideration to salary range is possible depending on experience and track record of success.
OCCORD offers the following benefits:
Instructions to Apply
Please submit the following by email to admin@occord.org as a single PDF attachment with Executive Director Search in the subject line of your email.
Timeline:
November 15th -- Application Deadline
November -- Phone screening & virtual interviews
Early December -- Site-visit “meet and greet” with staff and community leaders
Mid-December -- Final Interviews
January 2025 -- Start Date
Orange County Communities Organized for Responsible Development is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.
Our organization benefits from the perspectives and talents of a diverse staff. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, indigeneity, color, gender, religion, creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression (including people who are transgender), genetic information or characteristics or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. We strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.
OCCORD believes the exchange of ideas and creative experiences inspires curiosity and understanding and that the inclusion of people with disabilities in our work improves this exchange and is required to be a just organization. We believe that accessibility begins with our proactive attitude and approach. OCCORD provides accommodations for people with disabilities in our employment, programs, and services, including but not limited to accessibility technology, alternative methods of communication, physical accommodations, and flexibility in our planning. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
OCCORD is looking for an innovative and compassionate leader who can effectively use all of our power-building strategies to drive change at the city and county levels. The ideal candidate should have a demonstrated commitment to advancing racial, economic, and gender justice with an intersectional approach. They should also be committed to identifying and addressing biases and believe in the importance of involving community members in decision-making.
The next executive leader of OCCORD must have at least 8 years of experience in social, racial, or economic justice issues and a proven track record of building and maintaining strategic relationships with coalition partners, allies, and funders. They should also have experience in leading and winning organizing or policy campaigns, working with the grassroots community, developing community leaders, and managing nonprofit organizations.
The OCCORD board is considering transitioning to a…