Jobs
CCRAB is looking for motivated, innovative and self-directed individuals to join our small but growing team. We highly encourage individuals with ties to our base communities, or from other low wealth communities of color to apply.
Community Research Director
The Community Research Director will manage the organization’s daily operations
and activities and position the organization to excel through a period of transition
and growth. The Community Research Director will report directly to the Board of
Directors.
Key duties include:
● Establish and implement systems and policies for compliance,
transparency and accountability; rooted in values and principles of
equity and justice
● Create and manage work plans for all projects to ensure deliverables are
met on the required timelines
● Prepare documents and presentations for monthly board meetings to
ensure the board is well informed on progress of projects, budgetary items
and administrative matters
● Serve as the primary point of contact for key partners and community
members related to funding, timelines and any contracts/agreements
● Design and implement community engagement activities such as discussion
groups and survey data collection
● Manage the organization’s operations
● In collaboration with university partners, consultants, and partners,
establish and oversee the organization’s data management and
communications plan
● Develop and implement a strategic communications plan (branding,
website, social media and newsletters)
● Work with key partner organizations and community groups to
implement programs and research activities
● Plan and facilitate all community meetings and events
Required Qualifications
● At least 3 years of related project management experience, preferably with a
non-profit or community organization
● Experience in research, outreach, communications, education, and/or
stakeholder engagement
● Budget development, tracking and reporting
● Developing and implementing grassroots fundraising campaigns
● Grant writing, compliance and management, preference for managing federal
grants
● Ability to create communications plans targeting diverse populations,
including written, verbal and social media
● Ability to attend meetings and events during the evenings and weekends
● Passion for and experience with environmental justice and grassroots
community-led initiatives
● Candidate must be located in the greater Charleston area
Preferred Qualifications
● A degree or certificate in nonprofit management, public health or related field
● Development and design of marketing materials
● Experience with social media platforms
● Experience, either lived or working, with underserved communities on
justice or equity issues
● Experience applying principles of equity to organizational development
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Google Suite
Zoom/Microsoft Teams/etc
Advanced Excel/Sheets skills
Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and community members
Ability to work with community members of various socioeconomic
status/backgrounds
Maintain appropriate level of confidentiality
Group presentation and public speaking skills
Benefits:
Salary 65,000-75,000 (commensurate with experience)
Generous Paid Time Off - PTO - 14-17 holidays, 15 vacation days, 12 sick
days, and 3 personal days (all, except holidays, to be accrued during the
first year.)
Stipend for health care coverage
● Flexible hours/work schedule - full-time (40 hrs/week) hybrid of remote/in person
● Computer/laptop and other equipment can be provided if needed
How to apply:
Send the following to leah@ccrabsc.org
● Resume
● Cover Letter outlining interest in the position and CCRAB’s mission
● List of References (at least 2)
Deadline to apply December 1, 2023
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