Project 68 Education Fund: Deputy Executive Director

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Project 68 (P68) is a culture-first civic organization focused on increasing civic participation among politically disengaged and rightfully cynical Black audiences, particularly Gen Z and Millennials. We operate at the intersection of culture and civic life, partnering with creators, cultural influencers, and state/local partners to make civic information real, relevant, and culturally grounded.

We are seeking a ** Deputy Executive Director (DED)** to serve as the Executive Director’s primary partner and lead strategic, operational, and managerial functions across the organization. This role combines high-level leadership with hands-on execution, overseeing internal operations, supervising senior staff, driving program development, supporting fundraising efforts, and strengthening partnerships across the civic and cultural ecosystem. This is a full-time, remote position with occasional travel and schedule flexibility for events, activations, and cross-team collaboration.

Job Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Operations

• Partner with the Executive Director to implement organizational strategy and annual goals.

• Translate strategic vision into actionable plans with clear deliverables and metrics.

• Lead internal management processes across programs, communications, and development.

• Oversee day-to-day operations, planning, budgeting, and reporting.

• Represent P68 in high-level external meetings and coalition spaces.

Program Oversight & Innovation

• Lead all programmatic initiatives to ensure alignment with P68’s mission and cultural strategy.

• Develop and refine program concepts for impactful civic and cultural campaigns.

• Oversee logistics for events, influencer activations, campus initiatives, and community programming.

• Ensure programs meet deliverables, incorporate community feedback, and demonstrate measurable outcomes.

People, Culture & Team Development

• Supervise and mentor department leads, managers, and key staff.

• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, values-driven organizational culture.

• Lead internal communications, recruitment, onboarding, and performance management.

Partnerships & External Relations

• Strengthen relationships with funders, partner organizations, and cultural influencers.

• Support strategic partnerships that expand P68’s reach, visibility, and impact.

Fundraising & Financial Management

• Work with the Executive Director and Finance team on annual budgets.

• Contribute to fundraising strategy, proposals, funder relationships, and grant compliance.

• Ensure responsible resource allocation and organizational accountability.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in nonprofit, advocacy, organizing, or media sectors.

• Minimum 3 years in senior management or supervisory roles.

• Strong understanding of civic engagement, media ecosystems, and culture-based organizing.

• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams and large-scale programs.

• Demonstrated success in fundraising, partnership development, and operational management.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong strategic thinking, planning, and problem-solving abilities.

• High attention to detail and comfort with deadlines.

• Deep cultural competence and commitment to racial equity and social justice.

• Collaborative mindset, openness to feedback, and a continuous-learning orientation.

Additional Details

• Remote work with occasional travel.

• Some nights/weekends required for events.

• Benefits include health, life, disability insurance, PTO, and a flexible, supportive environment.