OCCORD is looking for an innovative and compassionate leader who can effectively use all of our power-building strategies to drive change at the city and county levels. The ideal candidate should have a demonstrated commitment to advancing racial, economic, and gender justice with an intersectional approach. They should also be committed to identifying and addressing biases and believe in the importance of involving community members in decision-making.

The next executive leader of OCCORD must have at least 8 years of experience in social, racial, or economic justice issues and a proven track record of building and maintaining strategic relationships with coalition partners, allies, and funders. They should also have experience in leading and winning organizing or policy campaigns, working with the grassroots community, developing community leaders, and managing nonprofit organizations.

The OCCORD board is considering transitioning to a co-directorship to better support the sustainability and well-being of executive leadership and align with the organization's values for gender and economic justice. They are seeking an executive director who shares an interest in a co-directorship and will collaborate with the Board to explore models and options for implementing a co-directorship model of executive leadership within the next 2-3 years.

After a period of rebuilding, OCCORD is now in a position of strength, with healthy reserves, a dynamic staff, and the potential to lead collaborative governance reform campaigns in Anaheim and beyond. The next executive director will inherit an organization well-positioned for success.

Position Responsibilities:

The executive director serves as the chief executive officer of OCCORD. The executive director reports directly to the Board of Directors and is principally responsible for ensuring the overall success and effectiveness of the organization, including implementation of the organization's policies, programs, and financial and staff management.

Community Organizing

Responsibilities:

Oversee Community Organizing Strategy
Oversee the development of the Neighborhood Union model and other city or county-wide organizing bodies
Engage impacted community members in important decisions, including policy innovation and campaign strategy

Orange County Communities Organized for Responsible Development (OCCORD) jobs

Executive Director