North Carolina Employee Ownership Center Executive Director

North Carolina Employee Ownership Center • Full-time • Chapel Hill, NC, US • $80k - $100k / year • 2w ago

Overview

The North Carolina Employee Ownership Center’s (NCEOC) mission is to protect jobs, increase community wealth, and create a more vibrant, inclusive economy through employee ownership. We share stories, build partnerships, and provide unbiased information on business succession options like ESOPs, worker cooperatives, and Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs). Founded in 2019, the NCEOC serves North Carolina, with a focus on BIPOC-owned businesses and workforces. Our vision is shared prosperity and strong local economies. We seek a leader to execute current programs, expand employee ownership in NC, and grow funding and capacity. Website: NCEOC.org

Job Title: Executive Director

Reports to: NCEOC Board of Directors

Compensation Program: Competitive salary based on experience, bonus tied to fundraising, IHCRA, vacation & PTO

Location: North Carolina (work from home or co-working office; significant in-person collaboration required)

Travel: 20%-40% of the time

Salary Range: $80,000-$100,000 based on experience

Responsibilities:

Management and Fundraising

Work closely with the Board of Directors to develop and execute on NCEOC’s strategy and programs
Support companies transitioning to employee ownership
Identify fundraising opportunities and lead initiatives to secure funding, including corporate, individual, foundation, and municipal grants.
Manage grants and report metrics
Create and manage budget with the support and approval of the Board of Directors
Hire/manage team members

Partnership Development

Build relationships with partners, service providers, and community/business ecosystems
Strengthen ties with government, education, and key organizations
Organize stakeholder convenings
Expand our Employee Ownership Ambassador program and develop new programs

Marketing and Outreach

Implement outreach to the business community
Promote employee ownership benefits to businesses and communities
Manage marketing, web, and social media efforts
Create advertising and educational materials
Develop and manage web and social media plans
Participate in conferences and exhibitions

Qualifications:

Experience

4+ years business or nonprofit management
Leadership in starting/building organizations
Fundraising, budgeting, and financial management experience
Managing grants or project budgets, including planning, tracking deliverables, and reporting outcomes
Knowledge of employee ownership models (ESOPs, cooperatives, EOTs)
Strong written communication skills, leadership, and strategic thinking
Excellent public speaking skills, adaptable to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Commitment to social and economic equity
4-Year degree and/or equivalent experience

The submission process will close on November 29, 2024 at 5 PM ET