Partners in Restorative Initiatives (PiRI) is committed to impacting the culture of our community through Restorative Practices by building and sustaining relationships and creating change in hearts and minds. Rooted in indigenous peacemaking traditions, PiRI serves to restore humanity and dignity to our relationships, structures, and systems.
Job Description
PiRI uses a Co-Executive Director model to collaboratively manage, engage in, and oversee the programmatic work, general operations, and financial sustainability of the organization. As a restorative organization, the implementation of strategies, goals, and policies includes input from staff, contractors, and partners.
The Co-Executive Directors (EDs) actively engage in a relationship that is built on trust and support and fosters participatory decision-making processes, ensures transparency in all communications, accountability to one another and our partners, and promotes equity within our organization. With continuous development of this model and reflection on internal structures and programmatic work, the EDs will work from a shared vision in both collaborative and individual responsibilities and live up to the values of the organization.
We are looking for a Co-Executive Director who is passionate about the work of Restorative Practices, works well as part of a collaborative team, and is excited to explore best practices and strategies for our co-director structure.
Key Qualities of the Co-Executive Director
- A commitment to the organization’s journey as a restorative agency, prioritizing equity and social justice in all we do
- A belief in shared leadership within an organization and willingness to hear the voices of all community members in decision-making
- Development experience in annual giving, grant writing, and fundraising events to promote the organization and build sustainability
- Management and operations experience, particularly in the areas of strategic planning and personnel management
- Experience in school systems and program implementation
- Training and facilitation experience, including curriculum and program development, a plus
- Familiarity with the philosophy and implementation of Restorative Practices in schools, communities, and/or justice environments
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably a master’s degree, in a relevant field, or its equivalent training and lived/work experience
Overall Responsibilities of the Co-Executive Director
The overall responsibilities of the Co-Executive Directors are listed in the full job description, linked here, but it is expected that Co-EDs will collaborate with one another to shape the division of responsibilities and present a draft to the board within the first 6 months.
While some responsibilities may be shared, applicants for this Co-Executive Director role should expect to take primary responsibility for the external facing representation and promotion of the organization, including fundraising and communications, as well as developing organizational materials and tools to engage partners and build PiRI’s reputation as a resource for schools and communities.
Compensation
The Co-Executive Director is a full-time, exempt position with an average commitment of 35 – 40 hours per week.
The anticipated salary is $60,615.50 with health insurance coverage for you and your family, 15 paid holidays, and four weeks of PTO. Mileage for work travel including meetings and trainings is reimbursed at the federal rate which covers gas and vehicle wear and tear.
Partners in Restorative Initiatives is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity, equity, and racial justice in all facets of our work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class.
