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Executive Director
WORKERS' DIGNITY | DIGNIDAD OBRERA
Nashville, Tennessee, USA (On-site)
$60,000-$70,000
Workers' Dignity | Dignidad Obrera (WDDO) is entering an exciting new chapter. We are ready to welcome an Executive Director who will lead us into a new phase of powerful organizing and sustainable growth.
Job Summary:
The Executive Director will join a committed board and membership base that have been actively engaged in strategic planning to strengthen our structure, deepen our organizing, and refine our collective decision-making. This is an opportunity for a grounded, values-driven leader to advance worker power at a critical moment in Nashville's rapid growth.
The Executive Director will join the Worker Power Organizer (part-time, 25 hrs) as the second staff member, with the possibility of hiring an additional part-time staff member.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership Development & Governance (25%):
• Report to and collaborate with the Board of Directors
• Ensure the mission and values of WDDO are upheld across all programs
• Facilitate strategic planning and evaluation processes
Staff & Organizational Management (25%):
• Oversee daily operations and administration
• Supervise and support staff; foster a collaborative, equitable workplace culture
• Recruit, hire, and retain qualified, mission-aligned team members
Fundraising & Financial Oversight (25%):
• Develop and implement an annual fundraising plan
• Lead donor engagement, grant writing, and fundraising strategies
• Prepare annual budgets and financial reports
Community Engagement & Advocacy (25%):
• Serve as a visible spokesperson for WDDO
• Build partnerships with community groups and local government
• Support organizing staff and member leaders in campaign development
Required Qualifications:
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (fluency not required; most members are monolingual Spanish speakers)
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in nonprofit management, organizing, labor, or related fields
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and experience in movements such as workers' rights, immigrant justice, or grassroots organizing
• Proven ability to fundraise, manage budgets, and sustain organizational growth
• Strong supervisory experience with multi-racial, multi-lingual teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
HOW TO APPLY
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted in English and Spanish.
To apply, submit a cover letter and resume at: https://forms.gle/XjRYTD2tmNqJBV8KA
Selected candidates will be invited to:
1. A 30-minute initial interview (virtual)
2. A 45-minute follow-up interview (virtual)
3. A paid in-person facilitation exercise (3 hours total, compensated at $25/hour)
Start Date: March 16, 2026
Benefits:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays, 10 days of paid time off, and 5 sick days
• Short-term disability and term life insurance
• Flexible work environment based on individual needs
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