Jobs with Justice San Francisco: Executive Director
Jobs with Justice San Francisco (JWJSF) is seeking an Executive Director (ED) to activate its mission centered on coalition-building and shared power to advance social justice. The ED will work alongside a dedicated staff to drive organizational strategy and ensure sustainable growth, bridging governance with grassroots action to strengthen the vital infrastructure and fundraising necessary to enhance the movement's impact. This full-time, exempt position reports to the Co-Chairs of the Board of Directors and oversees a staff of 3 to 6 people.
About Jobs with Justice San Francisco:
Jobs with Justice San Francisco (JWJSF) is a multi-racial coalition of labor unions, worker centers, and community organizations that works to build power with and for working people. They believe that economic, racial, and gender justice are deeply interconnected. Their efforts bring together diverse communities, including immigrants, Black and Brown workers, tenants, and historically marginalized groups, to advance systems change rooted in dignity, equity, and collective power. At JWJSF, individuals join a values-driven coalition, lead alongside the community, and contribute to a collaborative, sustainable movement for long-term change.
Responsibilities
Movement & Coalition Leadership
Experience working in or alongside labor unions, community organizing, or social justice movements
Ability to build trust across diverse stakeholders, identities, and power dynamics
Skilled in navigating complexity, conflict, and shared decision-making
Facilitate inclusive member engagement in shaping coalition priorities and policy positions
Build shared agenda and strategy across the coalition with E-board and Leadership Team
Manage relationships with coalition members (Steering Committee & Executive Board), including check-ins and conflict resolution
Board Partnership & Governance
Build collaborative relationships with the Executive Board, Executive Committee, and Steering Committee in support of transparent governance and shared leadership
Coordinate meetings, board processes, and member engagement with strong attention to communication, accountability, and follow-through
Understanding of nonprofit governance, compliance, and organizational policies, including bylaws, legal requirements, and Collective Bargaining Agreements
Strategic & Systems Thinking
Skilled at co-creating and guiding long and short-term strategies in dynamic environments
Experience aligning multiple stakeholders around shared goals
Comfort working within evolving and emergent strategies
Coordinate long and short-term strategies, including campaign planning and responsive decision-making
People-Centered Leadership
Demonstrated ability to manage, support, coach, and develop staff and teams
Commitment to cultivating an inclusive, accountable, and supportive workplace culture
Awareness of power, positionality, privilege, and equity in leadership practice
Fundraising & Resource Development
Lead fundraising strategies, including prospecting, funder relations and grant management related to foundations, grassroots initiatives, and individual giving
Ability to build meaningful relationships with funders and partners
Organizational Stewardship
Experience overseeing or contributing to organizational operations (finance, budgeting, HR, compliance, etc.)
Ability to balance big-picture vision with day-to-day management needs
Responsible for cultivating a healthy and productive staff culture
Qualifications
RELEVANT EXPERTISE
You may be a strong fit if you:
Have 5 to 8+ years of senior leadership experience, preferably in a nonprofit, labor union, or worker center
Ability to cultivate authentic, values-aligned relationships with funders, coalition members, and community partners
Strong understanding of nonprofit governance, budgeting, financial oversight, and sustainable organizational operations
We value lived experience, community connection, and non-traditional career paths as much as formal titles or years of experience.
Compensation
Salary Range: $120,000 – $145,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA (Hybrid with regular in-person engagement)
JWJSF offers an excellent benefits package currently including:
Paid vacation that starts with 3 weeks for new employees and increases thereafter
Additional paid leave during a scheduled 2 week winter break
401(k) Employer contributions begin after one year at 3% of salary and increase annually by 1% to a maximum of 12%, with no employee match required.
100% employer-paid premiums for high quality family healthcare, vision and dental coverage through our union health and welfare fund.
To Apply
JWJSF has partnered with The Arora Collective to recruit an effective leader for this pivotal position. We invite interested candidates to submit a resume and a brief cover letter sharing your interest in the role, relevant leadership experience, and connection to JWJSF’s mission to reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.