Who We're Looking For

NARAL Pro-Choice Montana seeks a dynamic and skilled Executive Director to lead the organization in fulfilling its role as the political leader of the reproductive rights movement in Montana. NARAL Pro-Choice Montana is the state's largest grassroots organization dedicated solely to reproductive rights, and has been working to protect choice in Montana for more than 30 years.

Since the early 1980s, NARAL Pro-Choice Montana has been the leader in protecting reproductive rights and safe-guarding a woman’s right to choose in Montana. As the political arm of the pro-choice movement, NPCM has a singular goal: to keep abortion safe, legal and rare for Montana women. NPCM works diligently to help elect pro-choice politicians, and to defeat anti-choice politicians and legislation.

Our mission is to support and protect, as a fundamental right and value, a woman's freedom to make personal decisions regarding the full range of reproductive choices through the electoral process, legislation, education, training, organizing, legal action, and public policy.

We are currently seeking a dynamic, energetic, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and fiercely pro-choice executive director to lead the organization into the future. These are trying times for choice; our neighbor to the east, North Dakota recently implemented a law that bans virtually all abortions. In Montana, the legislature is set to pass three bills that will severely restrict women’s access to abortion. Reproductive freedom is a basic human right, without which women cannot have complete autonomy over their lives. NPCM does not equivocate in fighting to preserve that autonomy.

Candidate Profile

The executive director reports directly to the Board of Directors, and is responsible and accountable for managing the political, programmatic, fund raising, and financial operations of the organization. The successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in the political, fundraising, and organizational arenas. In addition, the successful candidate will have a commitment to engaging a diverse pro-choice audience, with an emphasis on cultivating young people as a primary constituency.

Personal Characteristics

• An unwavering commitment to choice
• Self-assured and poised
• Self-directed
• Team player
• Leadership capabilities
• Unshakeable personal and professional integrity
• Ability to remain calm and make strategic decisions under pressure
• Superior people skills
• Energy and endurance

Job Description

Summary:

The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and oversees the administrative, financial, fund raising, political, and programmatic management of NARAL Pro-Choice Montana. The organization includes NARAL Pro-Choice Montana (501 c4 organization focusing on political and policy work), NARAL Pro-Choice Montana Foundation (501 c3 organization focusing on research and education), and the Pro-Choice Political Action Committee (PAC) (works to elect pro-choice candidates and defeat anti-choice candidates). The Executive Director oversees the development and execution of the annual fundraising plan, including membership development, grant writing, event planning, and major donor acquisition; oversees research and public education; works with the PAC committee to develop and coordinate an electoral plan that includes endorsing and helping to elect pro-choice candidates and coordinating lobbying efforts at the legislature; oversees the statewide Reproductive Rights Coalition; recruits, trains, coordinates and supervises staff; and works with the Board of Directors to maintain a financially healthy organization.

Responsibilities:

Electoral

• Works with the Political Action Committee to identify legislative priorities; establishes and implements electoral goals and lobbying plans
• Leads the statewide Reproductive Rights Coalition
• Oversees lobbying agenda, coordinates lobbying effort at the state capitol, and works with legislators on pro-active pro-choice public policy and to safeguard against anti-choice policy initiatives

Board

• Helps to recruit, train, and develop board members and organizational leaders for the C-3, C-4, and PAC Boards
• Works with the Boards of Directors on policy issues, to set organizational priorities, and to assure financial stability for the organization
• Organizes the annual board training retreat
• Works with the Board of Directors to ensure they are able to make informed, democratic decisions and follow the policies and standards set up by the organizations by-laws

Fundraising

• Oversees development and implementation of a comprehensive fund raising plan including membership recruitment, major donor program, grant writing, and organizing special events
• In conjunction with the Board, cultivates and maintains major donor relationships
• Produces persuasive fundraising mail pieces, and develops organizational messages to reach target communities
• Maintains an accurate and up-to-date donor base

Administration and Management

• Provides financial management and oversight and regular financial reports to the Board of Directors
• In conjunction with the Board, develops and adheres to an annual budget
• Recruits, trains, coordinates, and supervises staff; conducts annual performance reviews
• Works with organizers to develop and implement grassroots organizing plan.
• Provides oversight for day-to-day operation of the organization including record keeping, database management and tracking programmatic goals, including meeting benchmarks.
• Delegates administrative duties such as mail, filing, database entry, thank you notes, office cleaning, mass mailings, etc.
• Maintains internal and external communications; designs and implements evaluation processes to monitor the progress and success of the organization; maintains records of activities, meetings, membership, and donor lists in order to coordinate and/or perform organizational activities
• Responsible for filing all legal documentation including tax returns

Public Relations

• Coordinates communication with members and key constituencies through newsletters, action alerts, website, and the media
• Represents the organization in a professional manner
• Coordinates and supervises research, education, program, and public policy projects
• Acts as primary spokesperson and source of information for the media
• Establishes and implements a comprehensive media plan
• Develops positive organizational relationships with elected officials, candidates, allies and coalition partners, members of the media, donors, foundations, and members of the public

Coalition Building

• Helps to identify and recruit new coalition partners, allies, and candidates
• Reviews issues and trends in reproductive health and public policy; assesses barriers; designs, develops, and oversees implementation of coalition projects; meets with coalition members and uses knowledge and experience in order to provide leadership and direction for coalition projects
• Works with members, community groups, student chapters, coalitions, and Board of Directors to develop strategic issue campaign and fundraising plans and ensure that these plans are carried out; facilitates planning and decision making regarding the implementation and development of the strategic and operations plans, including resource allocations

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in planning, public administration, business, social sciences, law, project management or related field, or equivalent level of work experience
• At least two years of progressively responsible management or supervisory experience

General Qualifications

• Commitment to reproductive freedom and mission of NARAL Pro-Choice Montana
• Successful fundraising experience, including foundation and major donor giving
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Computer literacy
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work under pressure; skill at being productive in a fast-paced political environment
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and evenings, as needed
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Skill at recruiting, motivating and managing volunteers and Board of Directors
• Possession of a valid MT driver’s license and personal transportation

Additional Information:

Position is full-time. Main office is in Helena; statewide travel required. Salary: $32,000-$36,000, depending on experience. Position is open until filled.

Application Process:

To apply, please send a resume, list of three professional references, and a cover letter explaining your qualifications and interest in the position to:

Chair of the Hiring Committee
NARAL Pro-Choice Montana Foundation
naralmtedposition@gmail.com

NARAL Pro-Choice Montana is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Men and women of color are encouraged to apply.

We are looking for a creative, upbeat, pro-choice individual to fill the position of Development Intern in our Helena office for the summer. Internships with NARAL Pro-Choice Montana allow you to build your resume and gain valuable professional experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help identify membership-building opportunities and execute activities
• Assist in membership renewal program
• Assist with fundraising events for NPCM and PAC
• Recruit volunteers for fundraising-related NARAL activities
• Track donations, maintain up-to-date records on donors
• Aid in writing and sending thank you
• Organize and maintain the office in an efficient and functional manner
• Assist Executive Director and Development Director as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong personal commitment to a woman’s right to choose
• Strong computer skills including Word and Excel
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to and comfort calling strangers
• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Experience in fundraising a plus but not required.

The Development Intern is expected to devote between 10-15 hours per week to working in the office.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work in leading progressive advocacy organization in Montana
• Exposure to networking and career development opportunities within the women’s advocacy and Montana progressive political communities
• This position is unpaid. NARAL Pro-Choice Montana will help secure academic credit as appropriate however it is your responsibility to arrange credit approval with your department.

• Outreach and member recruitment tabling at local events throughout the duration of your internship(petition-gathering, organizing, and training volunteers, etc.)
• Assist with event coordination for special projects
• Assist in membership communication efforts relating to the Program work (E-mail alert, website maintenance, newsletter articles, etc.)
• Assist with filing, database maintenance, input of pledges, and make address corrections
• Assist in archiving project
• Assist Executive Director and Program Director as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong personal commitment to a woman's right to choose
• Strong computer skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Experience in Administration encouraged but not required

The Grassroots Organizing Intern is expected to devote 15 hours per week to working in the Helena office. A small stipend may be offered. Our office hours are Monday thru Friday between 9AM and 5PM. Some evening and weekend work required. NARAL Pro-Choice Montana Foundation will work with your school to ensure academic credit, however it is your responsibility to arrange credit approval with your department.