March 22, 2022
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SPLC Seeking Deputy Director - Student Press Law Center

About the Student Press Law Center:

The Student Press Law Center (SPLC) is an independent, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, D.C. that works at the intersection of education, journalism and law to promote, support and defend the First Amendment rights of student journalists at the high school and college level. Founded in 1974, SPLC has a free legal hotline that serves thousands of student journalists and advisers across the United States. Thanks to a solid endowment, growing philanthropic support and generous individual donors, we also engage in training, advocacy and outreach to empower student journalists, promote the value of journalism education and spotlight the need to ensure legal protections for student press freedom through the New Voices movement. As an organization, we embrace change and encourage innovation while building a dynamic and creative workplace. For more information on SPLC’s mission, history and vision, visit SPLC.org.

Minimum Salary:

$100,000 plus benefits (including 100% health, dental and vision; long- and short-term disability; FSA account; 403(b) retirement fund)

Location:

Office is based in Washington, D.C., but staff is dispersed across the United States. Candidates can work remotely but will need to travel to the main office several times per year. Additional periodic travel will be required.

Reports to:

Executive Director

Over the past four years, the Student Press Law Center has grown in size, budget and scope. With a new strategic plan in place, a dynamic team and ambitious goals, we are looking for a Deputy Director (DD) to develop and execute operational policies and duties, including planning, financial management and coordination of programs and projects. The DD is a critical and trusted leader who will serve as a key partner to the executive director to implement strategy.

The DD will oversee the daily operational functions of the organization and supervise our geographically dispersed staff in coordination with the executive director. The ideal candidate is a seasoned and innovative manager with a proven track record who pays close attention to detail while also focusing on the big picture. We need a manager who has an entrepreneurial spirit and is as comfortable facilitating an all-staff event debrief as they are proofreading a document or celebrating staff birthdays. The DD will drive implementation and integration of our new, two-year strategic plan; streamline human resources and operations functions; build and maintain key internal relationships; and support and direct change management throughout the organization. This position requires the ability to operate creatively, effectively and independently within a fast-growing, fast-paced, multicultural environment. The ideal candidate is someone who, with minimal instruction, can take an assignment and run with it; who doesn’t need constant monitoring (and likes the independence); and who thrives in a dynamic, evolving organization that makes a big impact.

Responsibilities include:

Management and Administration

  • Regularly reviewing and updating all organizational procedures, systems and policies to ensure effectiveness, efficiency, compliance and alignment with organizational values and best practices
  • Assisting in providing financial and programmatic information for grant writing and reporting to funders
  • Supporting the Executive Director in clear communications to the Board of Directors, Executive Committee and all committees including but not limited to preparing materials for distribution to the Board and potentially staffing Board committees
  • Managing the organization in the absence of the Executive Director

Strategic Planning

  • Leading staff to ensure robust and timely implementation and integration of the 2022 operational plan as it aligns with SPLC’s two-year strategic plan
  • Working with the Executive Director and staff to monitor and communicate progress on our strategic plan to internal and external audiences

Financial

  • Overseeing monthly, quarterly and annual budgeting; annual audit; tax filings; financial monitoring and forecasting; and preparing reports for the Executive Director, board treasurer and finance committee with the SPLC accountant

Human Resources

  • Overseeing human resources and personnel policies, ensuring compliance with all legal and organizational 501(c)(3) policies, and employee onboarding and release

Other responsibilities

  • Other duties as assigned

Relevant skills include:

  • At least 5 years of demonstrated success in a senior management position for a nonprofit, governmental or similar organization
  • Proven ability to develop and lead the implementation of operational plans across a growing organization with dispersed staff
  • Excellent supervision and people-management skills; a proven ability to lead with positive energy, motivate and support through inclusive leadership practices and collaborative problem-solving
  • Strong financial analysis, budget planning and budget management experience
  • Experience as a strategic thought partner, engaging in creative, entrepreneurial thinking to execute operational strategies and new initiatives
  • High energy, maturity and leadership in a fast-paced environment within a small, dispersed team
  • Exceptional written and verbal communications skills.
  • Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite required and familiarity with Salesforce CRM preferred
  • A demonstrated commitment to contributing meaningfully to a workplace where equity, inclusion and empathy are core values
  • Familiarity or experience in high school/collegiate student journalism and/or media law is a strong plus

Benefits:

  • Health, vision, and dental insurance (100% coverage for employee / 50% coverage for spouse/domestic partner/dependents)
  • 403(b) plan (up to 3% employer match)
  • Flexible spending plan (for qualifying medical, transportation or dependent care expenses)
  • Long-term and short-term disability insurance
  • Paid family leave
  • Office closed between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
  • Generous paid time off

COVID-19 Requirements:

Full vaccination and up-to-date boosters are required unless medically exempt.

How to Apply:

Please send your résumé and a cover letter in PDF format, detailing experience specifically tailored to our needs and why you are uniquely qualified for this position. Please also describe an initiative that you have led and a challenge you have overcome. Include two references who know your work well (including phone and email contact information), and any online links to your work. Please send all materials to Alexis Mason, SPLC Outreach and Operations Manager at [email protected]. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so qualified candidates are encouraged to apply early.

We strive to achieve excellence through a diverse and inclusive workplace that honors the unique talents and lived experiences of each person. We actively seek people who bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives to join us in our work. As an EOE/AA employer, the Student Press Law Center will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, genetic information, veteran or disability status or any other factor prohibited by law.

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source: https://splc.org/2022/03/splc-seeking-deputy-director/

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