This is a remote position.
ABOUT PROJECT EQUITY
Project Equity grows community wealth by creating more equitable communities and a resilient future through employee ownership (EO)
Do you want to see a world where the average employee has economic security and businesses help build resilient communities? So do we! Project Equity helps employees, especially those in low- to middle-wage jobs, become co-owners of the businesses where they work. We provide direct services to private businesses exploring and transition to employee ownership models.
Project Equity’s mission is to apply and advance employee ownership (EO) as a strategy to preserve business legacies, sustain local economies and build wealth for LMI workers and marginalized communities. We seek to achieve both (1) deep impact for workers through our EO transitions work and (2) scale of EO by building EO awareness, capacity, and infrastructure within local and national organizations that will sustain demand and support for EO long-term. The Ecosystem Development team supports deep impact by helping us identify key actors within regions that become points of referral for transition work and helps to scale EO by embedding aspects of EO into regional anchor institutions and public institutions.
HOW YOU WILL SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP
The Director of Ecosystem Development will lead the Ecosystem Development work nationally and in key regions.Our Ecosystem Development work includes the following areas.
Leadership
Lead the Ecosystem Development team and serve on the organizational Leadership Team, contributing to strategy and implementation.
Develop and execute regional strategies in partnership with senior leadership.
Supervise and support Ecosystem Development staff, fostering growth and collaboration.
Represent Project Equity externally through key partnerships, conferences, and public speaking.
Help advance and model Project Equity’s organizational culture.
Regional coordination
Work with SVP, Head of Programs, to support cross-team collaboration to develop and execute regional work plans and meet regional commitments
Where appropriate, manage relationships, coordination and reporting to regional funding partners
Engagement and activation
Identify and engage institutions in strategic regions and nationally that can lead efforts to advance and sustain EO.
Design, refine, and lead regional engagement processes to build relationships with public, nonprofit, and private sector organizations.
Lead the Ecosystem Development team to cultivate and support key regional and national partners to take action on EO. These organizations include local government, economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, trade associations, philanthropic organizations, nonprofits, private sector business advisors, anchor institutions, and more.
Collaborate with team leaders to coordinate engagement of regional organizations across all sectors to advance EO.
Capacity & infrastructure building
Develop and deliver tools, resources, and training to help public sector, nonprofit, and anchor institutions embed EO into their programs.
Build partnerships to ensure long-term adoption and use of EO tools and practices across key institutions.
Lead the Ecosystem Development team in creating and testing resources to build EO awareness and pipelines, helping partners “make employee ownership stick.” Key tactics include:
Convenings and round-tables
Toolkits, case studies, and policy resources
Trainings and train-the-trainer programs
Coaching, advising, and implementation guides
Funding
Support funding development—including grants and earned revenue—to advance the mission and Ecosystem Development work.
Work with SVP, Head of Programs, and other departmental leads to develop a regional strategy, strategic regions, and regional funding approach
Help design and implement processes to generate earned revenue, especially with public sector partners.
Support the Development Team with philanthropic grants by developing concept notes, proposals, budgets, reports, and funder communications.
HOW YOU WORK
You’re passionate about advancing EO. You care about creating systemic change and see the value in spreading knowledge about EO as a viable business succession strategy.
You’re a natural coach and mentor. You care about your team and know how to provide means to advance their ability to learn and perform.
You enjoy relationship and partnership building. You’re skilled at networking, deepening connections, and partnership development across different sectors.
You’re proactive and goal oriented. You take initiative to identify new opportunities, refine strategies based on feedback, and stay focused on achieving sales goals.
You’re a great communicator. You can effectively explain complex concepts to diverse audiences, both in person and virtually, and can adapt your message to meet their needs.
You’re collaborative and flexible. You enjoy working closely with internal teams to align efforts and are comfortable with change and working in a dynamic, evolving environment.
You enjoy project management: you thrive managing multiple projects and leading teams through complex challenges.
You enjoy traveling. You’re comfortable with regular travel to participate in events and meet with partners in person. Travel expectations of up to 25%.
LOCATION
This is a remote position that includes travel, up to 25%. The Project Equity team works virtually, coming together regularly within and across teams for online meetings and once a year in-person as a full team. Travel within California and nationally is central to the role. At this time we are only considering candidates who are based in California.
REPORTS TO
Senior Vice President, Head of Programs
SALARY
$110,000 - $140,000
Please be sure to include your resume and cover letter. In your cover letter please explain what motivates you to work with Project Equity, and how your experience, skills and commitment will advance our work to create a more equitable economy.
Learn more atproject-equity.org.
Requirements
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 10 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role
Experience in developing government revenue streams and funding partnerships
Experience working with public and nonprofit sector partnerships, local government, economic development, and nonprofit organizations
Proficiency in CRM platforms and outreach tools is a plus.
Familiarity with EO, business transitions or related fields is a plus.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer
Must be based in California
Benefits
Medical (PPO, HSA, or HMO options where available), dental and vision coverage: employer covers 100% of employee premium and 30% for dependents
Dependent Care FSA
Basic Term Life, additional voluntary life for employee, spouse, and dependent children available
Short and long term disability
Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Retirement 401K: A dollar for dollar employer match of the employee's contribution, up to 3% of gross wages and 50 cents on the dollar match for the next 1% (3.5% total match)
Employee Assistance Program
Generous holiday, vacation and sick leave
Holidays: 15 days annually, which includes 2 floating holidays
Vacation: 15 days (years 1 - 4) & 20 days (year 5+)
Sick: 10 days annually
