Website Common Future
About Common Future
Common Future is a non-profit organization founded in 2001 aiming to close the racial wealth gap. Headquartered in Oakland, California, the organization supports economic systems that empower marginalized communities, providing resources and strategic partnerships for equitable economic practices. With a multiracial, women-led co-CEO team, Common Future prioritizes sustainability and shared leadership, focusing on racial and economic justice. The organization actively works with strategists, organizers, financial activists, and policy enthusiasts to address systemic inequities and is committed to being a community-centric innovator in both organizational culture and broader mission goals.
About this Role
The Director of Programs at Common Future is tasked with developing and managing programming aimed at promoting equitable economic practices. The role involves nurturing community-based solutions and innovations to serve as foundations for equitable policies and practices. The Director will work closely with network members to enhance collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and capacity-building. An essential aspect includes aligning programs with the organization’s objectives for systems change and economic justice. The Director must foster trust and equitable partnerships while ensuring the voices and insights from communities shape broader advocacy and policy efforts.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of programs that support community-based organizations.
- Develop frameworks for gathering insights and measuring impact from network partners.
- Cultivate and maintain a diverse network of community-based organizations and leaders.
- Foster shared learning, collaboration, and resource-sharing among network partners.
- Mentor and manage the Program Manager, developing team capacity for community-driven work.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support network engagement and program initiatives.
- Represent the organization in external forums, sharing insights on community-driven economic initiatives.
Requirements
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience in co-designing programs with shared leadership.
- Deep understanding of dynamics affecting marginalized communities.
- Knowledge in economic and racial justice frameworks.
- Experience in utilizing various training and community-building tools.
- Ability to translate strategies into community-driven programs.
- Understanding of intermediaries’ role in economic policy.
- Ability to identify themes and frameworks for collaborative work.
Benefits
- Ongoing 4-day workweek, 32-hour workweek at 100% pay
- Remote and flexible work options
- 20 days of PTO
- 18 paid holidays, including a week off in Spring and Winter
- Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees
- 75% coverage for dependents
- Access to a flexible spending account (FSA)
- Paid long-term disability and life insurance
- 16-week paid parental leave
- $500 annual professional development stipend
- $500 monthly caregiver stipend
- 4% 403b retirement plan contribution after 90 days
- $800 one-time home office setup stipend
- $150 per month coworking, home office, and cell phone stipend
- Annual in-person retreat
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