Title: | Director of Grassroots Partnerships |
Location: | United States of America (city flexible, SF Bay Area or NYC preferred). Open to international candidates. |
Position: | Full-time, Exempt |
Team: | Programs |
Position Reports to: | Executive Director |
We are excited to engage a deeply skilled and highly collaborative senior leader to serve as our Director of Grassroots Partnerships (DGP)and to join our senior team in shaping the work of Thousand Currents into the future. As a member of the Senior Management Team, the DGP will manage five direct reports including three Regional Directors, our Grants Manager and our Director of Communications. The integration of these two areas is exciting and is aligned with our vision of ensuring our messaging and storytelling is informed by and amplifies the wisdom and learning of our grassroots partners in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
The successful candidate will bring to this role their significant skills as a seasoned leader, manager, and connector, grounded in direct experience working with communities and grassroots leaders in the Global South. Their deep commitment to our mission will be demonstrated through previous work within progressive social change organizations, foundations and/or movements. They will be motivated by the prospect of supporting and partnering with an exceptional staff, honoring Thousand Currents’ spirit, and relationships while leading and serving with wisdom, grace, and skill, towards even greater impact. As an organizational leader, they will take on whatever is needed – hands-on as well as cerebral – and will be ready to adapt and be creative as we evolve.
For details and how to apply, visit the website.