ABOUT LEE

LEE is a nonpartisan network of leaders at all stages of life and career. We provide 1:1 coaching, meaningful member-to-member connections, and skill-building opportunities to support and inspire members to increase access and opportunity in their communities. (wearelee.org)
We are a civic leadership development, membership organization. We equip LEE members with the tools, resources, and industry knowledge they need to take collective action and create change in their communities – whether that’s through policymaking, elected leadership, advocacy, or grassroots organizing. LEE believes that effective leaders who are grounded in their values and experiences can make a difference in their communities.
LEE is an outcomes-oriented organization that operates in an entrepreneurial environment deeply invested in continuous improvement. LEE is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work, and to offer generous compensation, a virtual work setting that includes flexible scheduling, and a values-driven benefits package.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director, Civic Leadership Development will serve on the Leadership Development & Design team and manage a portfolio of National Impact programs to support growth in LEE members’ leadership and their knowledge, skills, mindsets, and behaviors related to our policy and advocacy, elected leadership, or organizing pipeline. The Director will design and oversee the execution of high-quality virtual, in-person, and blended learning experiences that are grounded in LEE’s andragogy and liberatory consciousness development model in order to support them in deepening and growing their impact as civic leaders. The portfolio will include managing and implementing the immersive, multi-day programs, short virtual workshops, and more for leaders seeking to grow their public leadership.
The role requires both independent design and collaboration across the Member Impact team and LEE. In particular, the Director will collaborate with one of LEE’s Member Impact pipeline teams in the refinement of leadership development curriculum. The Director will provide leadership, expertise, and coaching on virtual and blended learning and facilitation from a liberatory consciousness lens. The Director will also need to collaborate with other LEE staff to rigorously track and analyze data, design program/project evaluation metrics, and make strategic shifts to programming in response to organizational and member needs.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate passion for and demonstrated success in adult leadership development and inclusive facilitation, strong expertise in virtual and blended learning, and strong comfort with identity-based programming. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate adaptability, active listening skills, and a collaborative mindset. The Director, Civic Leadership Development will report directly to the Senior Director, Learning, Development, and Inclusion.
Position Location: Flexible
Travel Requirements: 30% including nationwide travel by plane multiple times a year

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate work experience (If you do not hold a Bachelor’s degree, an additional 4 years of relevant experience is required. If you hold an Associate’s degree, an additional 2 years of relevant experience is required.)
• 6+ years relevant professional experience
• At least two years experience directly related to program design and management, training, and facilitation, preferably related to civic leadership development
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams of facilitators and coordinators
• Strong program design skills, including a thorough understanding of adult learning and blended learning principles, especially from a liberatory consciousness lens and in a virtual context
• Demonstrated ability to plan strategically, prioritize time, and manage implementation of plans in fast-moving, changeable environments; Strong attention to detail and demonstrated success in managing and operating data systems
• Comfort with facilitating identity-based programming for people of color
• Proven ability to build and leverage relationships with diverse audiences and partners
• Excellent verbal and written skills and demonstrated track record of effective communication across a complex organizational structure, and partnering with subject matter experts
• Strong knowledge of systemic barriers to leadership, particularly within civic engagement
• Ability to identify useful metrics and see trends that inform strategy
• Flexible and committed to continuous learning
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate within a geographically dispersed team
• Strong, demonstrated commitment to LEE’s mission, core values, and theory of change

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in politics, policy, advocacy, or organizing
• Advanced degree in a relevant field

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK DEMANDS:

• The person in this position may need to occasionally move about inside the office to liaise with staff or access office equipment.
• The person in this position will need to have the ability to travel to in-person meetings in various U.S. cities.
• Occasional evening and/or weekend work is required.
  The statements in this description represent typical elements, criteria, and general work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the job.

Leadership Development (60%)

• Design and facilitate high-quality blended leadership development experiences to support the growth of LEE members’ leadership and their knowledge, skills, mindsets, and behaviors
• Collaborate with Member Impact team partners to ensure program offerings aligns with overall leadership development needs and strategy
• Lead and manage the implementation of national programs focused on role-readiness and conversion into new roles in partnership with LEE’s Member Impact pipeline teams
• In collaboration with LEE’s Partnership team and other teams in the matrix, design and facilitate leadership experiences for new or lapsed members
• Design and facilitate high-quality learning experiences that support members in exploring their identities, understanding societal systems and their impacts, and developing the awareness and skills to create inclusive and transformative change
• Design and/or revise curriculum to support the integration of the liberatory consciousness development model within national member-facing programming
• Lead and manage project teams that include facilitators and program assistants

Civic Leadership Consulting (25%)

• Provide coaching and consultation on adult learning, program design, and facilitation to LEE’s member-facing programming
• Support the development of best practices in virtual facilitation, communities, and programming
• Provide ongoing coaching and support to member-facing programming staff to strengthen their practice in facilitating and engaging members from a variety of backgrounds and experiences

Special Projects (15%)

• Lead or contribute to team-level, org-wide, or cross-team special projects to accelerate impact as assigned by manager or designee
• Provide short-term coverage of other Director-level duties during a leave, vacancy, or PTO