Director of Strategic Initiatives

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Company: Episcopal Community Services
Location: San Francisco, CA 94103 (South of Market area)

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Providing strategic leadership, the Director of Strategic Initiatives is responsible for the planning, development, facilitation, coordination and implementation of ECS strategic initiatives across the organization. The Director of Strategic Initiatives will also evaluate and measure efforts and make recommendations to change course when necessary to ensure ECS impact and to achieve strategic goals and operational objectives.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead all aspects of impact, program initiatives and strategic planning.
  • Communicate actions and processes clearly, protecting and enhancing ECS reputation and standing in the community, and represent ECS in a variety of settings.
  • Lead implementation and evolution of ECS’ strategic plan through skilled project planning, with an openness to being responsive to changing conditions.
  • Identify and incorporate best practices, feedback and lessons learned into program plans.
  • In partnership with other Directors, develop systems, policies and procedures to meet strategic goals.
  • Embrace the values of diversity, equity and inclusion and ensure they are reflected in strategic initiatives.
  • Communicate strategic actions clearly and provide a broad range of consultative services regarding the strategic plan.
  • Capture and disseminate data and insights, communicating both written and verbal, as appropriate to ECS Leadership.
  • Participate as a speaker, panel member, or moderator in professional settings.
  • Facilitate trainings or meetings to execute strategic initiatives.
  • Promote flexibility and foster a strong, positive team environment providing mentorship and guidance to staff as required.
  • Engage external stakeholders to assist in the development, partnership, planning and coordination of new initiatives.
  • Create and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external colleagues and community partners.
  • Simultaneously manage multiple, deadline-driven projects, tasks and initiatives.
  • Acknowledge and celebrate accomplishments and successes.
  • Attend all meetings as assigned.
  • Carry out special projects as required and perform all other duties as assigned.

SKILLS:

  • Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, and proven track record of success in solving complex and dynamic situations.
  • Experience in project analysis, planning and meeting facilitation toward goals.
  • Possess a deep understanding and comprehension of key local issues and challenges, including those affecting communities that have been historically marginalized.
  • Familiarity with organizational development concepts.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, complex, results-oriented environment.
  • Confident and proven self-starter who can take initiative with limited guidance and a service-oriented mindset.
  • Strong skills in coaching and developing.
  • Adaptability, flexibility and openness to feedback.
  • Experience and expertise in developing high quality learning experiences and knowledge resources with familiarity in organizing and managing convening meetings and/or trainings that focus both on emerging content-related issues as well as on the challenges of creating and running an impactful strategic program.
  • Relationship management and excellent communication skills; both oral and written.
  • Willing to take risks and to address complex issues creatively and effectively.
  • Proven experience balancing multiple projects and meeting time sensitive deadlines.
  • Experience working in a culturally diverse workforce and understanding the need for equity, diversity and inclusion.
  • Must have the ability to respect different perspectives as well as differences in personalities, skill sets, experiences, and knowledge bases.
  • Highest level of confidentiality and integrity.

ECS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records as consistent with San Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance.

ECS celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: Minimum five years of strategic planning/implementation experience in a senior leadership position.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree is required.

OTHER: Must secure finger image screening and annual TB screening. Must be able to meet physical requirements of the position which may include long periods at a desk and/or computer terminal. Must travel to all ECS sites. Will honor and abide by Episcopal Community Services rules and regulations, including confidentiality.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $114,455.90 /year

Experience:

  • Strategic Planning: 5 years (Required)

Education:

  • Bachelor’s (Required)

Work authorization:

  • United States (Required)

Work Location:

  • One location

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement

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