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.
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.
- close 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.
