Pro-Choice Wyoming and Pro-Choice Wyoming Education Project Executive Director Job Search
Pro-Choice Wyoming is now looking for a new Executive Director! Please contact us at info@prochoicewyoming.org if you need additional information about applying for this position.
Pro-Choice Wyoming is a statewide membership organization dedicated to developing and sustaining a constituency that uses the political process to guarantee every individual the fundamental human right to make personal decisions regarding the full range of reproductive health choices, including preventing unintended pregnancy, bearing healthy children, and choosing and accessing legal abortion. Pro-Choice Wyoming is a 501(c)(4) organization.
Pro-Choice Wyoming Education Project supports and protects, as a fundamental human right and value, an individual’s right to make personal health decisions regarding the full range of reproductive choices through education, training, organizing, legal action, and public policy. Pro-Choice Wyoming Education Project is a 501(c)(3) organization.
Position Summary: The Executive Director is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and operation of PCW and the PCW Education Project. This role involves strategic planning, fundraising/grant writing, community engagement, and advocacy to support reproductive freedom in Wyoming. The Executive Director will work collaboratively with various stakeholders, the PCW Board, its committees and members, and the PCW Education Project Board to protect reproductive rights in Wyoming.
This is a part-time, non-benefited, contract position.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PCW BOARD AND PCW EDUCATION PROJECT BOARD, RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Leadership and Management:
• Provide leadership and strategic direction for PCW and the Education Project.
• Ensure consistent, timely and informative social media posts.
• Maintain and regularly update the PCW website, email lists, and social media accounts.
• Ensure submission of timely annual filings to IRS and Wyoming Secretary of State.
Fundraising:
•Use existing networks and identify new opportunities to raise funds for PCW and PCW Education Project from new donors, members, and foundations.
• Seek, implement and manage grants and submit any required reporting.
Program Development and Implementation:
• Organize and help to coordinate advocacy initiatives.
• Monitor legislative activity in coordination with PCW’s legislative committee and contract lobbyist.
• Maintain relationships with other reproductive rights organizations.
• Represent PCW at events, conferences, and meetings.
• Maintain and help to expand membership and statewide subscribers.
• Coordinate tabling events with volunteers to distribute informational materials and resources.
Collaboration and Partnerships:
• Work with Wyoming and national reproductive rights organizations to leverage resources and support.
Other:
• Assist in planning and facilitating all board meetings and committee meetings, as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Associate’s degree and at least 2 years of experience in community organizing/ advocacy, program management, or a related area. (An equivalency of education and experience will be considered.)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in targeted social media campaigns, e-newsletters, and/or other online networking and outreach efforts.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Google Drive.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to reproductive freedom and three or more years of experience in community organizing/advocacy, program management, or a related area.
• Strong understanding of the challenges and issues faced by the reproductive rights community.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and individuals.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references via email to info@prochoicewyoming.org. Please use the subject line: “PCW Executive Director application.”
Review of applications will begin on November 24, 2024 and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. This is a one-year contract position that will include some evening and weekend hours.
Job Type: 20-30 hours/week
Compensation: $25/hour.
Applicant must reside in Wyoming, preferably Cheyenne or Laramie.
Pro-Choice Wyoming is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
After decades of dedicated and excellent service to our organization, Sharon Breitweiser recently stepped down as Pro-Choice Wyoming’s Executive Director. She has agreed to continue in a volunteer capacity and to assist with the transition as we move forward.