Desired qualities:
● Passionate about politics, grassroots movement-building, and peace.
● Ability to share leadership and delegate.
● Willing to learn, to teach, to supervise, and to collaborate.
● Ability to foster an inclusive, welcoming environment for potential and seasoned activists.
● Patience, humor, flexibility.
● Enjoy working independently and with others.
● Fundraising courage and willingness to provide financial leadership.
● Ability to develop and maintain relationships with diverse groups.
● Ability to set and respect boundaries and priorities.
● Ability to listen, and to give and receive feedback.
● Appreciation of history of peace and justice movements.
● Ability to provide aspirational leadership for an organization committed to diversity,
equity, and inclusion.
● Ability to speak to the fact that militaristic violence of the US began against Indigenous
Peoples when Whites arrived, continued through enslavement of millions of Africans,
and persists against BIPOC every day.
● Ability to lead, inspire and nurture grassroots activities for peace and justice.
Skills the job will require/Desired experience:
● Organizing experience.
● Strategic thinking, management, accountability.
● Problem solving and conflict resolution.
● Clear communication and proficiency with information technology.
● Proficiency with non-profit administration and financial management.
● Volunteer mobilization.
● Fiscal stewardship, fundraising, communication, and supervision.
● Outreach, public relations.
● Understanding of injustice and oppression
● Grasp of the history of peace movements and other social movements.
● Ability to work with a board toward meeting strategic goals.
● Familiarity or willingness to learn about New Hampshire’s political
culture.
● Communication through frequent Zoom meetings and email
Responsibilities:
● Develop strategic campaigns and oversee preparedness for public education,
demonstrations, actions, and response.
● Maintain relationships with organizations, congressional staff, and national Peace Action.
● Maintain relationships with members, donors, and institutional funders.
● Track legislation and develop legislative priorities to move elected officials to desired
positions in collaboration with national Peace Action and other groups.
● Maintain and expand membership base through multiple strategies.
● Serve as ex-officio member of the board and provide support to board committees.
● Oversee financial health of organization; develop budget with board support; manage
accounts and oversee day-to-day expenses with support of bookkeeper.
● Plan and implement development activities with the board fundraising committee, to
include donor stewardship, grant writing, appeals, and events.
● Comply with legal and fiduciary requirements for 501c3 and 501c4 organizations.
● Understand and articulate current US foreign policy, Pentagon spending, and nuclear
weapons policy and speak to change needed to build a peaceful future.
● Travel throughout NH and occasionally in the eastern US for lobbying and outreach.
● Represent NHPA to promote peace and a just US foreign policy, sustain outreach,
publicity, and media relations efforts, and host programs.
Desired qualities:
● Passionate about politics, grassroots movement-building, and peace.
● Ability to share leadership and delegate.
● Willing to learn, to teach, to supervise, and to collaborate.
● Ability to foster an inclusive, welcoming…
● Flexible schedule 32-35 hour week. Ability to work remotely as well as in our office.
● Flexible paid time off - 4 to 6 weeks, plus paid holidays.
● Some health reimbursement and retirement support.
● Opportunity for meaningful, important work with a solid non-profit supported by a
community of seasoned peace activists and a national organization in a beautiful place.
● Flexible schedule 32-35 hour week. Ability to work remotely as well as in our office.
● Flexible paid time off - 4 to 6 weeks, plus paid holidays.
● Some health reimbursement and retirement…
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Application Details: Please email a cover letter, resume, and three references with contact
information to directorsearch@nhpeaceaction.org. The Search Committee will review your
application and communicate with you through email and/or phone. Application deadline is
June 14, 2024.
Application Details: Please email a cover letter, resume, and three references with contact
information to directorsearch@nhpeaceaction.org. The Search Committee will review…