We are Hiring!
The Communities of Concern Commission is looking for a creative, flexible, resilient, diplomatic, and adaptive leader to serve as its Executive Director.
Position Summary
The Executive Director is responsible for providing the leadership and day-to-day management and operation of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is “To love, serve and lift people most impacted by systemic racism, to support Black, Indigenous and communities of color in creating, sustaining and celebrating self-determination, community-driven development, healthy and vibrant local economies, and intergenerational wealth.”
The successful applicant will lead both internal and external operations, focusing primarily but not exclusively on:
- – Relationship-building and recruitment of organizations with similar mission and values.
- – Securing public and private resources for long-term organizational sustainability.
- – Assisting member organizations in identifying and securing project funding.
- – Providing strategic direction to Board of Directors and committees, and
- – Supporting and advocating on behalf of member organizations through mutual learning and support.
- – This position requires an individual who has a lifelong passion to serve in underserved communities, dedicated to the mission and values of the organization.
Work from Anywhere in Washington State…
This is a full-time position that is currently remote based. However, the Executive Director is expected to live in the state of Washington and have a presence at meetings of other partner organizations and governmental legislative bodies.
About the Communities of Concern Commission
The Communities of Concern Commission (Commission) is a growing coalition of leaders from nonprofit organizations that represent Black, Indigenous and communities of color (BIPOC) in urban and rural communities that are disproportionately impacted by poverty and have yet to fully benefit from the economic growth that is so apparent in many areas of Washington State.
Established in 2008 by Catholic Community Services of Western Washington, El Centro de la Raza, First Place School, Seattle Indian Health Board and SeaMar Community Health Clinics, the Commission has grown to 24 nonprofit member organizations throughout the state of Washington. In 2017, the Commission was organized as a Washington state nonprofit corporation and in 2019, applied for and received its federal designation as a 501(c)(3) tax exempt nonprofit corporation.
The Commission is dedicated to helping its member organizations identify, plan, and secure necessary public and private predevelopment financing that leads to the creation of affordable housing and other essential facilities specifically identified by the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities.
Our Values
- Racial Justice – we work to dismantle institutional racism and advance racial equity in our communities, institutions and the critical systems that impact BIPOC communities.
- Centering and Honoring Black, Indigenous and Communities of Color – we celebrate the history, spirit and beauty of each member organization. As the Commission works toward the common good, to strengthen, support and nurture BIPOC communities, it does so by honoring the distinct and indelible expression of each member and the harmony created from all voices.
- Collective Liberation – we recognize our struggles are inter-connected, thus we work in solidarity with our sisters and brothers to free ourselves, our families and our communities from the many expressions of oppression.
- Creating Circles of Belonging – In circles of belonging, all voices matter, are heard and respected. We welcome all people to our circle, especially those who have been kept on the outside of opportunity. In addition, we demand entrance to circles of institutional power, where the Commission’s voice is heard as we represent our communities, where we participate in decision-making, and where we open the doors for others who also seek entrance.
- Salary Range/Package
$100,000 to $125,000 per year, depending on qualifications (DOQ)
How to Apply
A complete position description is available at here. A cover letter and resume are due by Monday, April 15, 2024. Review of applications will begin immediately. However, applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.
Do not hesitate to contact Kenny Pittman, Interim Executive Director at (206) 328-5746 or via email at KennyP@ccsww.org if you have any questions.