Stand Up Indiana – Executive Director
Full-time Position
Stand Up Indiana is seeking a dynamic Executive Director to lead an effort at the forefront of statewide change. This full-time leadership role requires a unique blend of strategic vision, operational expertise, and communications experience to manage an organization encompassing both a 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) entity. Indiana is ready for a new direction: a growing movement of Hoosiers is demanding a break from stagnant state-level leadership and calling for a future rooted in prosperity, expanded voting access, balanced representation, strong public education, and improved healthcare. Stand Up Indiana is playing a central role in that shift.
Our mission is clear: Amplify the voices of Hoosiers across the state and support them in the fight for a better Indiana. We strive to be a communications hub for the individuals and organizations who need it most, providing communities with the tools they need to organize for a better future. Stand Up Indiana serves as an instigator for reasonable policy and grassroots activity, dedicated to improving the lives of Hoosier working families. As a communications and messaging hub for forward-looking Hoosiers, Stand Up Indiana conducts strategic research, crafts coordinated messaging, provides communications tools and support to partner organizations, and collaborates on major paid media campaigns across Indiana to amplify impact.
Location:
Candidates must be Indiana residents or willing to relocate to Indiana to receive consideration for this position. Stand Up Indiana is a hybrid work environment with an office in Indianapolis, the Executive Director will be required to be in the office on a regular basis, exact schedule is negotiable. Some travel, largely within Indiana, will be required. Assistance with moving expenses will be provided for candidates currently based outside of Indiana, and the relocation timeline is negotiable depending on each candidate’s specific situation and needs.
The Executive Director will provide visionary, service-oriented leadership to Stand Up Indiana in the following areas:
Leadership Experience: At least 5+ years of successful nonprofit or campaign leadership, including experience managing teams, budgets, and organizational operations. Demonstrated ability to work with boards of directors and diverse stakeholders to execute a strategic vision.
Fundraising Success: Clear track record of success in fundraising and donor development, including securing significant financial support through donor cultivation, grants, and/or campaigns to sustain an organization’s growth.
Strategic Communications Expertise: Extensive experience in communications strategy and messaging. Proven ability to develop and implement coordinated communications plans – from media relations and press outreach to digital media campaigns and content creation – that engage diverse audiences and drive results. Excellent writing and editing skills, with an ability to craft and tailor messages for different platforms and communities.
Collaboration and Service Orientation: A collaborative leadership style with a strong service mindset. Experience building partnerships or coalitions, and a commitment to empowering partner organizations. Able to coordinate multiple groups toward a common message and foster trust, consensus, and teamwork across organizations.
Movement Knowledge: Deep understanding of social and political issues affecting Indiana and the dynamics of advocacy, community organizing, and/or electoral campaigns. Direct experience in progressive advocacy or political efforts in Indiana is highly preferred.
Mission Alignment: Genuine commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Stand Up Indiana. A passion for uplifting underrepresented voices and advancing positive change for Hoosier communities.
This is a full-time position that will pay a salary of $120,000. Starting salaries are set in advance with no room for negotiation in order to maintain transparency and equity.
Stand Up Indiana offers a benefits package covering 100% of Executive Director and their family’s medical, dental, and vision coverage, and generous paid time off in addition to federal holidays. Assistance with moving expenses is available for candidates relocating to Indiana.
You can apply through this link. Position posted until filled.
Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles at Stand Up Indiana, where employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law. Women and Persons of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.