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FFLIC is seeking a highly experienced
Office Manager (OM)

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and driven person to manage our administrative needs as we continue to support our families and youth in building the momentum in Louisiana that will end mass incarceration and school pushouts. This position reports directly to the Deputy Director of Finance and Operations.

Responsibilities

  • Provide full administrative support for the office that shall include the maintenance of files and records; drafting of general and confidential correspondences (i.e. memos, reports and emails) is also required in this role.
  • Assist the Deputy Director of Finance and Operations with various accounting tasks, including financial record maintenance, accounts payable/receivable, budget monitoring, financial reporting, audit assistance, expense tracking, and effective communication with internal teams and external vendors.
  • Perform light accounting functions that include making bank deposits, tracking and reporting on funds raised from fundraising activities. Send thank you letters to FFLIC donors for charitable contributions.
  • Lead the search for a new office space, collaborating with real estate professionals, and the assessing of potential locations based on organizational needs; organize and execute a comprehensive plan for the seamless relocation, coordinating with moving companies, vendors, and staff that will ensure a smooth transition; communicate effectively with stakeholders, update relevant infrastructure services, and address post-move issues; oversee the entire process, from strategic planning to post-relocation evaluations, ensuring minimal disruption to operations and a successful office move. 
  • Coordinate appointments, prepare travel arrangements, process reimbursement, etc. for Executive Director (ED) as requested.
  • Coordinate FFLIC meetings and events, including conference or video calls, recording and drafting meeting minutes and initiate and report on follow-through items from such meetings.
  • Coordinate volunteers who want to support FFLIC work. 
  • Appropriately handle all confidential information, sensitive situations and documents involving all aspects of FFLIC operations with care and discretion.
  • Serve as a planning and resource person for FFLIC on a wide variety of administrative matters.
  • Responsible for answering office phone & relaying messages to the appropriate staff person.
  • Responsible for receiving and distributing office mail.
  • Keep FFLIC’s storage facility organized, maintaining proper storage of organizational documentation.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position has a proven commitment to improving the lives of children and youth. Being a strategist with excellent communication and interpersonal skills is preferred.  We are seeking candidates with experience in the social justice, racial equity, and civil rights field that have successfully worked with grassroots communities.  Must have a valid driver’s license, a vehicle, and automobile insurance; must be able to pass a criminal background check and travel the state of Louisiana as necessary.

Additional Skills 

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a professional office environment.
  • Ability to work well with people and use skill and sensitivity with internal and external relations.
  • Ability to be a self-starter and demonstrate initiative as well as good judgment in determining when additional guidance is needed.
  • Ability to organize tasks and meet deadlines in a position that requires attention to multiple projects, and to work quickly and effectively to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds and levels of experience. 
  • Strong writing and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated skill in executing complex projects from concept to implementation. 
  • Strong work ethic, positive attitude, mission-driven, ability to meet deadlines and self-directed.
  • Effective interpersonal skills to maintain diplomacy in difficult situations, maintain confidentiality and conduct self in a professional manner; this includes exceptional interpersonal skills when communicating collaboratively. Positive performance as a team player and provider of outstanding customer service are required. 
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other office technology.
  • Perform other duties as assigned..

Compensation

Full-time employment. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. We provide a generous benefits package with 100% employer paid health insurance, observance of federal/local holidays (including Mardi Gras), and 4 weeks paid vacation. 

How To Apply

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Your application must include: 1) cover letter, 2) resume, and 3) writing sample (3 pages or less).  Include “Office Manager” in the subject line. Please email application materials directly to FFLlC’s Deputy Director of Finance and Operations at sonjih@fflic.org.  No phone calls, please!

FFLIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  FFLIC values diversity and is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. FFLIC does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, or sexual orientation.

FFLIC is seeking a highly experienced
Organizing and Campaign Director (OCD)

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and strategic Organizing and Campaign Director to coordinate efforts that will guide our “No More Prisons” commitment (campaign).  This will be done in partnership with our Statewide Organizing Manager, Youth Organizing Manager, Youth & Family Advocates & Chapter Leaders statewide. While coordinating the work of this campaign, the optimal candidate will also create connections and help shape impactful local efforts with our members that mobilize communities, and drive advocacy initiatives to advance our mission of youth justice reform. Our focus is always grounded in racial justice and radical healing. The ideal candidate will possess a deep commitment to social justice, extensive experience in organizing and building power for those directly impacted by Louisiana’s oppressive systems and show a proven track record of successful campaign development and management.  This position reports directly to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities

  1. Campaign Strategy and Development:
    • Review, update and implement comprehensive campaign strategies for our existing ‘No More Prisons’ Campaign that align with the organization’s goals and values.
    • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify key issues within youth justice transformation work that consistently includes racial justice and radical healing.
    • Develop and lead state/local campaign cohorts with coordinated technical support.
    • Work with the Organizing Team to develop and implement strategic policy campaigns that engage and build the capacity of network members and influence policy change at the local and state level.
    • Coordinate campaign activities that may include logistical arrangements and documentation of both developmental and dissemination plans. 
    • Assist in the development and implementation of specific project activities to achieve FFLIC goals and objectives.
  1. Community Engagement:
    • Build and maintain strong relationships with community organizations, activists, and affected communities.
    • Organize and facilitate community meetings, workshops, and events to raise awareness and foster collaboration.
  1. Advocacy and Political Education:
    • Work with the Organizing Team to support the development of youth and families to lead advocacy efforts that influence policy change at local, state, and federal levels.
    • Work with Family and Youth Advocates, Chapter Leads and our Communications Director to work with families and assist in the development of their skills in sharing their personal stories; always leveraging/centering FFLIC’s family-centered principals as a best practice
    • Develop and maintain relationships with policymakers, legislators, and key decision-makers.
    • Establishes, cultivates, and maintains working relationships with executive and legislative branches of government and boards and commissions who are empowered to change laws and policies to improve conditions of confinement for youth detained in all Louisiana youth detention centers.
    • Enhance the capacity of the programs team and membership to provide the long-term vision for FFLIC’s campaign work by coordinating existing strategies and developing supporting strategies to increase, politicize and mobilize our base.
    • Create political education programming that educates and activates our base.
    • Develop and offer tools, trainings, and other support for organizers and campaigns, including curriculum development (informed by people-centered, popular education approaches) and peer-to-peer organizing cohorts.
  1. Organizing and Mobilization:
    • Update and develop trainings with OT to keep FFLIC lead members and staff informed and able to assist in campaign development.
    • Coordinate grassroots organizing efforts to mobilize community members and allies.
    • Implement effective outreach strategies to engage diverse communities in the youth justice reform movement.
    • Collaborate with the Statewide Organizing Manager by supporting the growth of the network and engagement of members, allies, and supports; including developing ways to share relevant information as needed.
  1. Strategic Partnerships:
    • Cultivate and maintain partnerships with like-minded organizations, coalitions, and stakeholders.
    • Collaborate with partner organizations to amplify the impact of joint initiatives.
    • Support collaboration with other networks and partners within and across movements.
    • Work closely with policy partners and allies, communications, and other network staff and leads to inform their work.
    • Identify and engage with strategic national organizations to support the campaigns and the network.
  1. Communication and Media Relations:
    • Develop and implement communication plans to effectively convey the organization’s messages and campaigns.
    • Work with the media to raise awareness, shape narratives and promote the organization’s mission.
  1. Monitoring and Evaluation:
    • Establish metrics and indicators to measure the success and impact of campaigns.
    • Regularly evaluate and report on the progress of organizing and advocacy efforts.
    • Support the ED in supporting key milestones for the major strategic initiatives across the organization, liaise with FFLIC project leaders to plan for resources, prepare reports for presentation within FFLIC and across external constituencies, while augmenting these reports with specific research and analysis, as needed. 
  1. Organizational Management:
    • Contribute to FFLIC’s program work by assisting at events and member meetings.
    • Use Powerbase (database) to track member needs, development, and leadership goals.
    • Utilize and standardize evaluation tools in FFLIC programming, member feedback, and overall campaign work.
    • Lead responsibility for day-to-day management and leadership of FFLIC campaigns to ensure campaign goals and objectives are achieved.
    • In partnership with the Executive Director oversee and direct the organization’s work and implementation of the organization’s operational plan of action and well-being.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position has a proven commitment to improving the lives of children and youth. Being a strategist with excellent communication and interpersonal skills is preferred.  We are seeking candidates with experience in the social justice, racial equity, and civil rights field that have successfully worked with grassroots communities.  Must have a valid driver’s license, a vehicle, and automobile insurance; must be able to pass a criminal background check and travel the state of Louisiana as necessary.

Additional Skills

  • At least 10 years of experience in grassroots organizing and campaign development.
  • Strong experience in policy advocacy. 
  • Commitment to social justice, racial justice and eradicating the school-to-prison pipeline.
  • Strong relationship-building skills with diverse communities and stakeholders.
  • Experience in political education, advocacy and strategic partnerships.
  • Excellent communication and media relations skills.
  • Ability to lead and inspire a team towards strategic campaign goals.
  • Strong project management skills managing complex, multifaceted projects resulting in measurable successes and program growth.
  • Strength managing, developing, coaching, and retaining individuals and teams, empowering them to elevate their levels of responsibility, accountability and performance. 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to details.
  • Personal qualities of accountability, integrity, credibility and commitment to youth and families impacted by the youth justice and education system. 
  • Experience developing the leadership of staff, volunteers, and community members to lead the work. 
  • Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
  • Strong work ethic, positive attitude, mission-driven, ability to meet deadlines and self-directed.
  • Solid judgment and leadership skills.
  • A balanced team player and advocate, who can interrelate and operate effectively with peers and other associates within a collegial, yet demanding, work environment.
  • Ability to engage and motivate a variety of constituencies, manage multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in a complex environment with multiple priorities. 
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation

Full-time employment. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. We provide a generous benefits package with 100% employer paid health insurance, observance of federal/local holidays (including Mardi Gras), and 4 weeks paid vacation. 

How to Apply

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Your application must include: 1) cover letter, 2) resume, and 3) writing sample (3 pages or less).  Include “Organizing and Campaign Director” in the subject line. Please email application materials directly to FFLlC’s Executive Director, gbwomack@fflic.org.  No phone calls, please!

FFLIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  FFLIC values diversity and is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. FFLIC does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, or sexual orientation.