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PEN America, a nonprofit organization working at the intersection of literature and human rights, seeks a motivated senior attorney with experience developing and litigating First Amendment and related free expression cases to serve as Legal Director. The Legal Director will play a leading role in developing PEN America’s legal advocacy program, working in collaboration with program team leaders to create and implement strategic goals. They will direct and oversee PEN America’s use of litigation as an important advocacy tool, particularly where the organization has a unique value-add and can have impact. They will direct the litigation docket, while also advising and counseling the organization on the laws and policies relevant to its broader free expression work. The Legal Director will supervise a small staff, currently consisting of one staff attorney, with the potential to add a legal fellow. This is a full-time position based at PEN America’s New York City headquarters and...

  Organization Golden Gate Performing Arts Inc., dba San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus (SFGMC), based in San Francisco, California, draws singers from across the greater Bay Area. Founded in 1978 by Jon Reed Sims, SFGMC was the world’s first openly gay men’s chorus. From its earliest days, the organization has stood at the intersection of music, community, and activism, using artistic excellence as a catalyst for social change. SFGMC made its first public appearance on the steps of San Francisco City Hall shortly after the assassinations of Supervisor Harvey Milk and Mayor George Moscone. That powerful moment galvanized a movement and helped inspire the formation of LGBTQ+ choruses nationwide and around the world. Today, SFGMC’s mission is to lead by creating extraordinary music and experiences that build community, inspire activism, and foster compassion locally, nationally, and internationally. Over the decades, SFGMC has grown significantly in size, visibility, and...

Political Director Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico (remote)  Salary Range: $150,000 - $175,000 Organization Overview Launched in 2018, NewMexicoKidsCAN: The New Mexico Campaign for Achievement Now is a local non-profit organization that advocates for community-informed, student-centered, and research-backed education policies. Connecting policy, instructional practice, and politics, we work to reimagine what is possible in New Mexico’s public schools so all students become the future community, civic, and business leaders our state needs. NewMexicoKidsCAN is part of 50CAN: The 50-State Campaign for Achievement Now, a nonprofit organization that helps local leaders advocate for a high-quality education for all kids, regardless of their address. 50CAN operates campaigns in Connecticut, Delaware, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio and Tennessee. To learn more, visit www.nmkidscan.org. Position Overview...

Company Description     At Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver (BGCMD), our mission is more relevant than ever. Our Program Support Center team ensures a strong operational foundation for our Clubs so staff can deliver on our mission every single day.      When you join Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, you are part of a talented, mission-driven team that is singularly focused on making sure every child can achieve their greatest potential. We are curious and compassionate, diverse and dedicated, inspired and inspirational. And we love what we do. Come help light the way to big futures for Metro Denver kids and communities.      Job Summary   Reporting to the CEO, the COO is a critical member of the executive team, responsible for the organization’s day-to-day operating activities, including leading the strategic planning process and implementing new strategic initiatives related to areas such as Club operations,...

PEN America, a nonprofit organization working at the intersection of literature and human rights, seeks a forward-thinking, innovative director to lead the PEN America office in Los Angeles. The director will build the programming, public profile, partnerships and funding to advance PEN America’s mission in the greater Los Angeles area and throughout California, drawing on PEN America ’s established expertise and national staff. This exciting role requires an entrepreneurial approach, the ability to engage and serve a wide range of writers  and screenwriters, as well as members of the larger literary and publishing community, and the film and television industry. The director will execute programming and other initiatives that amplify PEN America’s core mission of celebrating literature and defending free expression advocacy and literary activism, and represent PEN America in a wide range of settings. This is a full-time position based in Los Angeles and reports to the...

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Pewabic Pottery , one of the oldest continuously operating potteries in the country now a nonprofit with an array of programs, products, and partnerships in Detroit, Michigan, is seeking nominations and applications for its next Executive Director .  Famously woman co-founded in 1903 with important contributions to Detroit’s historic architectural landscape and the national Arts and Culture community for over a hundred years, Pewabic continues to advance a vision for elevating the human spirit in handcrafted work through its thriving production, its educational programs for local communities and youth, and its connection and commitment to artists and arts organizations in the region.  Now at the precipice of a new era with a sizeable campus on Detroit’s developing east side, a team of over 50 skilled artisans and leaders and a committed board, opportunities to expand partnerships and programs, and work conducted towards a fresh capital plan and...

PEN America, a nonprofit organization working at the intersection of literature and human rights, seeks a motivated senior attorney with experience developing and litigating First Amendment and related free expression cases to serve as Legal Director. The Legal Director will play a leading role in developing PEN America’s legal advocacy program, working in collaboration with program team leaders to create and implement strategic goals. They will direct and oversee PEN America’s use of litigation as an important advocacy tool, particularly where the organization has a unique value-add and can have impact. They will direct the litigation docket, while also advising and counseling the organization on the laws and policies relevant to its broader free expression work. The Legal Director will supervise a small staff, currently consisting of one staff attorney, with the potential to add a legal fellow. This is a full-time position based at PEN America’s New York City headquarters and...

Reporting directly to the President, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a key member of the executive team responsible for overseeing Mount Tamalpais College’s financial, human resources, administrative, and operational infrastructure, including technology and data management. The role carries broad, organization-wideinfluence and is central to ensuring effective internal controls, operational excellence, and sustainability. Over the next several years, MTC will continue to grow and refine systems to match its evolving needs as an accredited college operating inside a correctional environment. MTC seeks a COO who will: Ensure that the organization operates smoothly and responsively, with systems that reflect MTC’s growth trajectory, needs, and best practices. Lead planning for organizational capacity and growth, driving the organization toward greater impact. Strengthen financial, HR, administrative, and technological functions with an eye toward long-term...

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Founded in 1979, Friends for Youth (FFY) is a nationally recognized, community-rooted nonprofit dedicated to empowering underserved youth through mentorship and meaningful relationships. With a vision to ensure every young person who needs a mentor has access to one, FFY has served over 4,500 youth from low-income BIPOC families across the San Francisco Peninsula, from South San Francisco to San Jose. Grounded in values of equity, integrity, collaboration, and innovation, FFY delivers three core programs: 1-to-1 Mentoring , which pairs youth with caring adult mentors Group Mentoring , a school-based initiative supporting students from 5th to 12th grade Whole Health for Youth (WHY), a collaborative effort to improve youth mental health through coordinated, wraparound services With over 90% of our matches successfully fulfilling their mentorship agreement – well above the national average – FFY has earned a reputation as a...