Job Title: Executive Director, Outreach Department: Outreach
Reports to: Outreach Founder Classification: Exempt
Location: NYC Preferred Salary Range: $80,000-$105,000
If you are interested in applying for this role, please send a cover letter and resume directly to:
About America Media:
America is a smart, Catholic take on faith and culture, the leading provider of editorial content for thinking Catholics and those who want to know what Catholics are thinking. America leads the conversation about faith and culture by producing excellent, unique, relevant and accessible content across multiple platforms. Our contributors are the principal figures in the American Catholic Church today, the decision-makers and opinion leaders who drive the ecclesial and civic debate about religion, society, politics and the arts. Our weekly magazine, America, has been published continuously since 1909, making it one of the oldest periodicals in the United States today.
About Outreach:
Outreach is an LGBTQ Catholic ministry. We offer news, essays, resources and community for LGBTQ Catholics and those who minister with them in the Catholic Church worldwide. Outreach also highlights welcoming parishes, schools and other Catholic organizations. Outreach operates under the auspices of America Media, a Jesuit ministry, and is rooted in the love of Jesus, who reached out to all those who felt excluded.
Job Summary:
As the key organizational leader, the Outreach executive director will be responsible for developing and executing a strategic plan, cultivating relationships with stakeholders, and growing the organizational reach. The executive director will report to the Outreach Founder. This position can be remote, if needed, with regular required travel to the America Media office in NYC and other trips as needed.
- Develop and implement the organization’s strategic plan to advance the mission of Outreach, which includes promoting LGBT inclusion in the Catholic Church.
- Ability to navigate sensitive topics with diplomacy and respect.
- Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, including community leaders, Catholic institutions and church leaders, and donors.
- Organize the conferences (every other year), retreats (every other year) and pilgrimages (when necessary) in conjunction with the America Media staff and Outreach team.
- Oversee day-to-day operations, including serving as executive editor of Outreach.faith, ensuring efficient and effective execution of programs and initiatives.
- Write and report, as able, news stories and essays for Outreach.
- Work with the America advancement team on fundraising efforts, including grant writing, donor cultivation, and strategic partnerships to secure financial resources for the organization.
- Identify potential sources of investment and organize fundraising efforts.
- Advocate for LGBT visibility within the Catholic Church through public speaking, media engagement, and collaboration with like-minded organizations, as well as planning and overseeing the Outreach conference and other events.
- Build and lead a dedicated team, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Serve as liaison between Outreach and America, as well as to appropriate advisory committee(s).
- Monitor and evaluate program outcomes, adjusting strategies as needed to achieve organizational goals.
- Stay informed about relevant social and religious developments, contributing to the organization’s adaptability and responsiveness.
- Manage the Communications and Development Associate, who will have day-to-day responsibilities for the website and the annual conference.
- Plan, manage and organize all budgetary processes, and work with America’s business team on the Outreach financial plan.
- Monitor company operations and ensure employees and business practices comply with regulatory and legal requirements.
- Identify potential risks and opportunities within the organization and its environment to protect business interests.
- Represent the company at social and corporate events in ways that strengthen the brand and communicate the company’s message.
- As needed, collaborate with the America Media Board of Directors to identify, create and implement strategic plans to actualize business objectives.
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required. Some theology background helpful.
- Minimum of five to seven years of progressive, professional experience preferred.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Proven leadership experience in nonprofit management, with a history of successful strategic planning and execution.
- Strong understanding of issues related to LGBT inclusion and familiarity with the Catholic Church’s teachings and structures. Some theology background helpful.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks when appropriate.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced environment.
- Solid ability with preparing financial-related reports and presentations.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion when managing confidential information.
- Experience in dealing with senior executives in the profit and non-profit sectors and comfortable dealing with professionals at all levels.
- Ability to work independently to solve problems with little supervision.
- Willing to provide support where there is a need.
America Media is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
