Summary
Organization Overview
The Missouri Organizing and Voter Engagement Collaborative (MOVE) and Missouri Organizing and Voter Engagement Action (MOVE Action) are C3 and C4 tables operating jointly as a hub for progressive, grassroots organizations to shift power and reclaim democracy in Missouri. By coordinating and catalyzing strategic voter engagement efforts across the state, MOVE and MOVE Action are building a 1.6 million-voter-strong multiracial governing majority in Missouri that can win progressive policies and elect progressive candidates.
Position Summary
The Co-Executive Director for Operations and Development leads MOVE’s financial sustainability, operational excellence, and organizational infrastructure functions. This position holds equal authority with the Co-Executive Director for Programs, Strategy, and Organizing, with both reporting to the Board of Directors. This role ensures MOVE has the resources, systems, and operational capacity to achieve its goal of building a 1.6-million-voter governing majority.
Position Title: Co-Executive Director for Operations and Development
Location: Missouri, with offices in Kansas City and St. Louis
Status: Full-time, Exempt
Salary: $120,000
Reports to: Board of Directors (shared leadership with peer Co-Executive Director)
What We Offer
Compensation and Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits: 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for individual coverage; 2/3rd employer-paid coverage for families
- Retirement: 2% automatic contribution plus 3% employer match on 401k
- Professional Development: Support for ongoing leadership development and strategic learning opportunities
Relocation Support
- Relocation to Missouri is encouraged but not required. MOVE offers flexibility for the right candidate, with potential for a reasonable relocation stipend to support transition costs for individuals moving to the state.
Organizational Culture
- Shared leadership model with equal authority and collaborative decision-making
- High-performing, experienced team with strong working relationships and institutional knowledge
- Commitment to work-life balance and sustainable organizing practices
- Investment in staff development and advancement opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements with a distributed team across Missouri
Growth Opportunities
- Lead organization at a critical inflection point with potential for significant expansion and impact
- Shape strategy for 2026 electoral cycle and beyond
- Build lasting progressive infrastructure in a key battleground state
- Work with a proven, competent team executing ambitious goals
Responsibilities
Finance and Operations Management
- Oversee general operations of three aligned organizations: c3, c4, and state PAC
- Manage the Operations Director and provide strategic direction for organizational systems
- Ensure compliance across multiple entity types and regulatory requirements
- Lead financial audit oversight and business operations management
- Develop and implement operational systems that support organizational growth and efficiency
- Manage organizational budget development and financial planning processes
Development and Fundraising
- Set ambitious multi-year budgets and fundraising strategy in collaboration with the Program Director
- Inspire multi-million dollar investments from national progressive funders
- Manage major donor relationships and serve as organizational spokesperson to funders
- Manage Development Director
- Ensure sustainable funding streams for both election and non-election year programming
- Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy across individual, foundation, and institutional donors
Board Relations and Governance
- Serve as primary liaison between staff leadership and Board of Directors
- Ensure strategic alignment with multicycle goals in an ever-evolving political ecosystem
- Coordinate Board meeting preparation, strategic planning processes, and governance compliance
- Support Board development and engagement in organizational strategic direction
- Serve as primary organizational spokesperson for financial, operational, and board-related matters
Shared Organizational Leadership
- Collaborate on major organizational decisions through established Co-Executive Director decision-making protocols
- Share ultimate accountability for organizational performance and crisis management
Requirements
Leadership and Financial Management Experience
- Minimum 5+ years senior leadership experience with demonstrated success in financial management and operations
- Proven track record in fundraising and development, with experience securing multi-million dollar investments
- Experience managing complex budgets and financial systems across multiple entity types
- Strong understanding of nonprofit compliance requirements, particularly 501c3/c4 operations
Organizational Development Experience
- Demonstrated experience in organizational systems development and operational excellence
- Experience working with Boards of Directors in strategic partnership
- Track record of building sustainable organizational infrastructure that supports growth
- Experience managing through others and developing high-performing teams
Core Competencies
- Strong financial acumen with the ability to develop and manage complex organizational budgets
- Exceptional relationship management skills for donor engagement and board relations
- Systems thinking with the ability to design and implement operational processes
- Clear communication skills for financial reporting, donor relations, and board engagement
- Deep commitment to organizational values of racial justice and multiracial solidarity
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the Missouri political and funding landscape
- Background in progressive political organizations or social justice movements
- Experience in shared leadership
- Understanding of campaign finance and political compliance requirements
Apply
MOVE is committed to a fair and transparent hiring process that reflects our values of equity, collaboration, and accessibility. The intended start date for this role is January 2026, and the process includes the following steps:
- Initial Resume Screening
- Screening Interview
- Staff Panel Interview
- Assignment
- Board and Co-ED Interview
- Reference Checks
We invite interested candidates to apply by sending their resume and written responses to the application questions below to MOVEHiring@MOVEMO.org with the subject line “Co-Executive Director Application – [Your Name].”
Our interview process involves reading and creating written materials, and interviewing by video and potentially in person. We want to make our hiring process as accessible as possible. Please don’t hesitate to tell us what you need. While we cannot guarantee all accommodations, our team will make them whenever possible with sufficient prior notice.
In lieu of a cover letter, please answer the following questions:
- Share an example of when you’ve managed complex operations (finance, compliance, or organizational systems) across multiple moving parts.
- Tell us about your experience asking for or securing significant resources (e.g., major donors, foundations, institutions).
- MOVE’s community agreements emphasize anti-racism, multiracial solidarity, and building power. What does being values-aligned with this look like to you in practice?