Job Description:
Manager Executive Initiatives
Felton Institute
Agency Overview
Felton Institute responds to the needs of our community by providing innovative, evidence-informed social services that transform lives. Our organization offers 60+ programs that address mental health, the unhoused, early care and education, those impacted by the justice system, transitional age youth, as well as aging adults. Our programs combine the latest scientific research with cultural sensitivity and a deep commitment to supporting and reflecting the communities we serve. Felton offers a dynamic, challenging, and supportive work environment where we encourage the use of professional development, that staff can utilize throughout their career.
Job Description
Felton’s Manager of Executive Initiatives (MEI) supports the agency’s CEO by providing high-level Executive Assistant functions and leading the launch and management of executive-level projects. The MEI assists the CEO in managing and prioritizing all internal and external communications, supports technology and systems integration, and serves as the CEO’s proxy when necessary. The role is responsible for drafting communications and proposals, coordinating CEO-initiated senior management efforts, and contributing to the branding, promotion, and advancement of Felton’s Technical Assistance (TA) initiatives. Key responsibilities also include developing contract action plans and overseeing project and contract execution.
As the CEO’s primary day-to-day support, the MEI has regular access to sensitive executive communications, organizational planning materials, and labor-relations information prior to broad dissemination.
Job Duties
- Actively review, prioritize, and manage correspondence sent to or from the CEO, as well as other critical communications related to MEI responsibilities.
- Develop rebranding, marketing, and capacity-statement materials for Felton's evolving TA Division, in collaboration with senior leadership and under the direction of the CEO.
- Evaluate new programs and potential TA partnerships and provide coordination and management for their launch.
- Support the CEO with Board engagement, organizational expansion planning, and resource utilization, as directed by the CEO.
- Integrate IT, operational, presentation, and social media systems for use by the CEO and Executive Team and demonstrate technical solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Provide training and prepare manuals, presentations, and related materials to support the rollout of executive, senior leadership, and TA initiatives.
- Contribute to strategic planning efforts that incorporate CEO and Executive Leadership priorities as well as Board input.
- Collaborate closely with the Communications Department to enhance the CEO's public profile and engagement network.
- Identify and evaluate contract opportunities and present findings and recommendations to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team.
- Manage the CEO's external Board and Committee responsibilities, including roles with Western Alliance (CRA Committee), BLC and Elevate SF (Co-Chair roles), TODCO Boards, CIRCE (CEO role), CBHA Board, IPA Committee, and others as assigned.
- Perform other administrative duties as needed.
- Maintain strict confidentiality at all times; confidentiality is a fundamental and essential responsibility of this role.
- In alignment with long-standing NLRB policy, this position functions in a confidential capacity by supporting an executive who formulates and directs labor-relations and management policy. Therefore, the role is not appropriate for inclusion in the bargaining unit to avoid conflicts of interest or divided loyalties.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Proficient with: Excel, PowerPoint, Google Workspace tools, Zoom, Social Media platforms
- SalesForce operating experience a plus
- Previous Senior nonprofit leadership experience preferred
- Significant Executive Assistant experience desired
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong leadership and management skills preferred
- Ability to multi-task, problem-solve, prioritize and manage projects with multiple stakeholders
- Team leadership and support proficiency
- Technology and business savvy with an exuberance for innovation
Additional Information
Reports to: CEO
Job Type: Full-time
Work Schedule: Onsite
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $100,000-$130,000 Annually (DOE)
Benefits (subject 1o election and eligibility): Fully-Paid Medical and Dental Plans; Health Reimbursement Card, Paid Time Off (personal, vacation, and sick time), 403B with company match.
Applying Instruction:
Candidates should apply for the position at our career page “careers.felton.org” OR directly email resumes to “jobs@felton.org”.
IMP NOTE: Job responsibilities are subject to change according to program requirements.