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.