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.
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)
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
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
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
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