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Learn more about SecondMuse on our site (http://secondmuse.com) , on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/secondmuse/) and twitter (https://twitter.com/secondmuse) National Director, Women in Tech Program Preferred Location: New York City or Washington, D.C. Apply By: January 2, 2020   The Opportunity SecondMuse focuses on building inclusive economies that benefit people and protect the environment.  At the core of our community-sourced approach is a dedication to creating and fostering cohesive narratives and deep relationships throughout the ecosystem. We have organized innovation programs in over 100 countries and 250 cities, sourcing solutions from every corner of the world. Each has challenged our teams to develop targeted approaches to find and then support visionary leaders with a diverse range of experiences, motivations and cultures. We invite you to help build with us. Leverage our proven strategies to build strong communities and influence local, regional, and global networks and add your own contribution to our growing team and portfolio of programs. This role is as an employee of SecondMuse Foundation, a non-profit corporation.  Job Description SecondMuse is seeking a National Director to lead a new, multi-city program to advance the inclusion of women in tech, in collaboration with Pivotal Ventures, the investment and incubation company created by Melinda Gates. The National Director will be responsible for the program's strategic direction, building out local teams in three cities over the next five years, overseeing city programming and promoting best practices nationally. Working directly with the SecondMuse LLC Managing Partner and Senior Director, this role will design and implement programming in three emerging tech hubs, building a community of stakeholders within each hub’s local tech ecosystem to align on goals, metrics and activities to increase the representation of women in tech. As a candidate for the National Director role you are passionate about advancing the representation of women in tech, have stellar management and communication skills, maintain a balance between flexibility and focus, are people-focused, entrepreneurial and independently proactive. You are experienced in designing new programs, building and managing teams, have existing involvement and relationships within tech communities and are able to grow networks to support and drive programming.  Essential Functions  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  * Build a team to implement the program, including hiring local staff, and engaging external vendors for communications and monitoring & evaluation.  * Be an external local and national presence that publishes and communicates program results with an emphasis on the successes of the local program as a model for regional and national replication. * Ensure ongoing local programmatic excellence, rigorous program evaluation, and consistent quality of finance and administration, fundraising, communications, and systems; recommend timelines and resources needed to achieve the strategic goals. * Build and maintain new relationships and deepen existing ones, while empowering the community, including visionaries, collaborators and partners.  * Be the frontline liaison to program partners, client and potential funders, responsible for developing a trusting relationship, aligning on expectations, hosting regular meetings and regularly updating program partners. * Ensure effective systems to track scaling progress, and regularly evaluate program components, so as to measure successes that can be effectively communicated. * Lead fundraising efforts to augment initial programming and develop long-term sustainability of programs as needed. * Contribute to the strategy and leadership of the global company, as well as SecondMuse learning. Key Competencies * Agile * Relationship and operations management * Leadership and navigation  * Substantial facilitation skills * Effective change agent * Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills * Strong written and verbal communication skills Qualifications  * Track record of effectively leading and regionally and/or nationally scaling a performance - and outcomes-based organization and staff.  * Ability to point to specific examples of having developed and operationalized strategies that have taken an organization to the next stage of growth.  * Unwavering commitment to quality programs and data-driven program evaluation. * Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop high-performance teams, set and achieve strategic objectives, and manage a budget. * A persuasive and passionate communicator. Public speaking or media experience a plus.  * Entrepreneurial and innovative approach to program planning. * Experience in working with private sector tech companies, government, and/or NGOs. Experience in fundraising a plus. * Familiarity in the application of systems thinking, developing a theory of change, and design thinking (human-centered design principles). Experience with monitoring & evaluation a plus. * Ability to identify partners that can improve the program and establish and build relationships with them.  * Works well in a participatory, team-based environment with appreciation for teamwork and the consistent rhythm of feedback that’s required to do exceptional work. * Ability to communicate across different sectors and groups effectively, thoughtful listener with a willingness to seek and consider multiple perspectives and possible solutions.  * Self-motivated and action/solution-oriented.  * Committed and motivated to learn, rapidly incorporating feedback in formal and informal settings.  * Strong orientation and understanding of triple bottom line business approaches. Work Environment / Travel  This role is a full-time position in a distributed team / office structure.  Frequent domestic travel required. The candidate will be based in New York or Washington D.C but will conduct programmatic oversight and implementation in three U.S. cities.  Required Education and Experience  * An advanced degree and / or  a bachelor's degree with 15+ years of experience building teams, managing people and bringing together diverse groups of stakeholders behind a common goal. Background in technology or STEM fields a plus.  To Apply Send your resume, a one-page cover letter and a one-page writing sample in PDF format to careers(at)secondmuse(dot)com with “National Director, Women in Tech Program” in the subject heading. Resume * Include links to programs that you have organized and managed. Cover Letter (one-page maximum) * What interests you about SecondMuse?  * What would you contribute to the team? * Tell us about your experience supporting the inclusivity of women in tech.  Benefits and Perks of Working at SecondMuse * Medical and dental insurance with employer contribution * Dental and Vision insurance * 401(k) with employer 3% guaranteed contribution * Employer monthly mobile phone contribution * Flexible work options * Generous paid time off program, including paid holidays * Generous paid parental leave programs for all new parents  * Short-term disability insurance * Employee Assistance Program  * Paid time to participate in volunteer activities that enhance and serve our communities