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Now Hiring: Director of Strategy & Administration

Deadline: Applications will be accepted until January 17, 2025
Work Type: Hybrid with office in Santa Ana, CA 

 

BACKGROUND

 

THRIVE Santa Ana is a community land trust with a mission to achieve equitable economic development, led by Santa Ana residents. THRIVE supports the inter-generational leadership of neighborhoods and people who have historically been excluded from decision-making. Low-income renters, immigrants, youth and others are encouraged to share their vision and build their capacity for neighborhoods that are healthy, inclusive, and affordable.  

We are hiring a Program Manager or Director who will be responsible for implementing THRIVE’s various programs including planning of membership meetings, overseeing construction and development on THRIVE property, and executing initiatives in THRIVE’s various grants such as the USDA Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access Program. The Program Manager or Director will also assist THRIVE in developing project management that will increase transparency and accountability across the organization and ensure programs are executed in a timely and fiscally-responsible manner. The position reports directly to the Executive Director. 


PRINCIPLE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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STRATEGIC PLANNING

  • Preparation of an organizational strategic plan

  • Ensure organization is consistently in alignment with strategic plan, vision, and mission

 

HUMAN RESOURCES

  • Develop and administer procedures and policies to strengthen internal systems for personnel (e.g. employee handbook)

  • Establish decision-making processes for consensus building and a healthy team dynamic 

  • Facilitate regular evaluations for all staff

 

FINANCIAL STRATEGY AND OVERSIGHT 

  • Prepare annual organizational budgets (through a participatory budgeting process) 

  • Oversee bookkeepers and accountants in preparing annual financial statements and filings, accounts payable and receivable, and payroll.

  • Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements together with bookkeepers, accountants, and the Treasurer to present to the Board of Directors 

 

SUPPORT FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

  • Facilitate monthly board meetings and work with staff to prepare meeting agendas.

  • Maintain a strong working relationship with the Board of Directors to help actively advance board development, capacity building, and retention
     

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS 

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REQUIRED

  • ​2+ years in a director/leadership role

  • 5+ years work experience in a related field (e.g. community or economic development, real estate, nonprofit administration, etc.)

  • Commitment to the organization’s mission, vision, and values

  • Ability to work well with diverse groups and people

  • Strong commitment to social justice, economic, gender, and racial justice

  • Understanding of the complex realities faced by renters, low-wage workers, and migrant communities, as well as a commitment to building leadership with these communities

  • Strong personal organization, planning and time-management skills 

  • Strong written and good interpersonal communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks regularly

  • Ability to use e-mail, social media, applications such as Microsoft Word, and online applications such as Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Calendar, Canva, other design and/or database applications

  • Effective communicator and decision-maker​

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PREFERRED

  • Bachelor’s Degree

  • Significant expertise and familiarity with the Community Land Trust model and community development

  • Lives in Santa Ana or has several years of experience working with BIPOC communities similar to Santa Ana

  • Knowledge of issues related to community lands, gentrification and displacement, and the crisis around health, housing, and the lack of community spaces in Santa Ana and Orange County

  • Familiarity with local history, city/neighborhood geography, local organizations, political landscape, land use issues, etc

  • Experience with just transition values and non extractive economic models is strongly desired

  • Access to a vehicle or other mode of transportation

  • Bilingual; excellent verbal skills in English, Spanish, or other languages common in Santa Ana 

 

HOW TO APPLY 

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Send an email to admin@thrivesantaana.org with a resume outlining your job experience, roles and responsibilities you have held, as well as any special skills you have. If you need any more information, please contact THRIVE Santa Ana at (714) 392-9692.

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