Executive Director

WDDO is entering an exciting new chapter. In 2024, WDDO has been led by an interim Executive Director. We are ready to welcome an Executive Director who will lead us into a new phase of powerful organizing and growing worker power in Middle Tennessee.

The Executive Director will join the Worker Power Organizer (part-time, 25 hrs) as the second staff member, with both positions focused on amplifying worker voices, building member power, and strengthening WDDO's capacity for long-term sustainability.

Job Responsibilities

Leadership Development & Governance 25%
- Report to and collaborate with the Board of Directors, maintaining open communication about organizational progress and challenges.
- Ensure the mission and values of WDDO are upheld across all programs, campaigns, and community partnerships.
- Facilitate strategic planning and evaluation processes to guide the organization's long-term vision.

Staff & Organizational Management 25%
- Oversee daily operations and administration, ensuring sound policies, procedures, and internal communication.
- Supervise and support staff; foster a collaborative, equitable, and caring workplace culture.
- Recruit, hire, and retain qualified, mission-aligned team members.
- Conduct performance reviews and provide professional development opportunities.

Fundraising & Financial Oversight 25%
- Develop and implement an annual fundraising plan to ensure financial sustainability.
- Lead donor engagement, grant writing, and fundraising strategies across individual, foundation, and institutional sources.
- Prepare annual budgets and financial reports for Board approval and maintain fiscal integrity in collaboration with the Treasurer.

Community Engagement & Advocacy 25%
- Serve as a visible and effective spokesperson for WDDO, representing the organization in coalitions, media, and public forums.
- Build and maintain partnerships with community groups, allies, and local government to advance shared goals.
- Support organizing staff and member leaders in the development and execution of campaigns.

Qualifications

Required:
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (fluency not required; please note that most members are monolingual Spanish speakers).
- Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in nonprofit management, organizing, labor, electoral, or related fields.
- Demonstrated commitment to social justice and experience in movements such as workers' rights, immigrant justice, or economic justice.
- Proven ability to fundraise, manage budgets, and sustain organizational growth.
- Strong supervisory experience with a history of building and supporting multi-racial, multi-lingual teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational ability.

Preferred:
- Experience with a worker center, labor organization, or membership-based nonprofit.
- Experience managing multi-racial teams and cultivating inclusive workplace cultures.
- Familiarity with the labor and economic landscape of Nashville or the U.S. South.
- Experience with Google Workspace and nonprofit management tools.
- A track record of developing collective decision-making structures and supporting grassroots leadership.
- Bachelor's degree preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered.

Benefits
Salary: $60,000–$70,000 annually for 40 hours/week; commensurate with experience.
- 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