Project 68 Education Fund

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Project 68 (P68) is a culture-first civic organization focused on increasing civic participation among politically disengaged and rightfully cynical Black audiences, particularly Gen Z and Millennials. We operate at the intersection of culture and civic life, partnering with creators, cultural influencers, and state/local partners to make civic information real, relevant, and culturally grounded. We are seeking a Deputy Executive Director (DED) to serve as the Executive Director’s primary partner and lead strategic, operational, and managerial functions across the organization. This role combines high-level leadership with hands-on execution, overseeing internal operations, supervising senior staff, driving program development, supporting fundraising efforts, and strengthening partnerships across the civic and cultural ecosystem. This is a full-time, remote position with occasional travel and schedule flexibility for events, activations, and cross-team collaboration. Job Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Operations • * Partner with the Executive Director to implement organizational strategy and annual goals. • Translate strategic vision into actionable plans with clear deliverables and metrics. • Lead internal management processes across programs, communications, and development. • Oversee day-to-day operations, planning, budgeting, and reporting. • Represent P68 in high-level external meetings and coalition spaces. Program Oversight & Innovation • * Lead all programmatic initiatives to ensure alignment with P68’s mission and cultural strategy. • Develop and refine program concepts for impactful civic and cultural campaigns. • Oversee logistics for events, influencer activations, campus initiatives, and community programming. • Ensure programs meet deliverables, incorporate community feedback, and demonstrate measurable outcomes. People, Culture & Team Development • * Supervise and mentor department leads, managers, and key staff. • Foster a collaborative, inclusive, values-driven organizational culture. • Lead internal communications, recruitment, onboarding, and performance management. Partnerships & External Relations • * Strengthen relationships with funders, partner organizations, and cultural influencers. • Support strategic partnerships that expand P68’s reach, visibility, and impact. Fundraising & Financial Management • * Work with the Executive Director and Finance team on annual budgets. • Contribute to fundraising strategy, proposals, funder relationships, and grant compliance. • Ensure responsible resource allocation and organizational accountability. Job Requirements Qualifications • * 5+ years of leadership experience in nonprofit, advocacy, organizing, or media sectors. • Minimum 3 years in senior management or supervisory roles. • Strong understanding of civic engagement, media ecosystems, and culture-based organizing. • Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams and large-scale programs. • Demonstrated success in fundraising, partnership development, and operational management. Skills & Attributes • * Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills. • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. • Strong strategic thinking, planning, and problem-solving abilities. • High attention to detail and comfort with deadlines. • Deep cultural competence and commitment to racial equity and social justice. • Collaborative mindset, openness to feedback, and a continuous-learning orientation. Additional Details • * Remote work with occasional travel. • Some nights/weekends required for events. • Benefits include health, life, disability insurance, PTO, and a flexible, supportive environment.