We’re always looking for people who share our passion for protecting the First Amendment in the public sector. Email a cover letter and your resume to info@afft.org if you’d like to introduce yourself to us and chat about possible job openings.
We offer a paid internship program each semester. If you are currently a student and have an interest in research and writing, include “Internship” in the subject of your introductory email.
Current openings:
Chief Executive Officer
ABOUT US
Founded in 2014, Americans for Fair Treatment is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization that educates, equips, and empowers teachers, first responders, and other public servants in key states to receive fair treatment from government unions. Americans for Fair Treatment (AFFT) exists to help public sector employees understand their constitutional rights around union membership and to provide or connect those employees with resources to help defend and exercise their rights.
JOB SUMMARY
The Americans for Fair Treatment’s (AFFT) Board of Directors seeks a CEO to lead the organization and drive its overall success. The CEO will oversee staff, operations, fundraising, communication, and programming. The CEO will work directly with free-market think tanks, public-interest law firms, and non-profit organizations to advance and protect worker freedom.
This role requires extensive travel (approximately 20-40%), especially in and around the tri-state area of Pennsylvania.
The CEO can work from a virtual office or from Harrisburg, PA. If working virtually, the CEO will be expected to be in Pennsylvania regularly to visit donors and allies.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Establish the overall direction, strategy, and culture of AFFT, in consultation with and as directed by the Board.
- Ensure staff, Board members, and key investors are aligned with AFFT’s vision and strategy, can articulate the vision and strategy properly, and can execute AFFT’s bold vision and strategy to achieve its goals rapidly.
- Drive AFFT’s fundraising efforts. The CEO must prioritize and steward relationships with major investors and coordinate with local partners and the Board to meet AFFT’s financial goals. The CEO is responsible for leading AFFT’s investor narrative.
- Own the organization’s strategic planning process and oversee AFFT’s Objectives and Key Results. The CEO works with AFFT staff to plan AFFT projects and programs and build results-driven marketing campaigns, oversees staff training and evaluation, and measures program outcomes.
- Serve as direct supervisor to AFFT senior staff, providing advice, counsel, and accountability. The CEO will serve as coach and mentor to all staff; provide ideas, counsel, and feedback to staff and contractors; and ensure employees and contractors see how their daily work achieves AFFT’s goals.
- Serve as a national spokesperson for labor reform on behalf of AFFT members. The CEO will drive AFFT’s communication and marketing strategy nationally and in priority states, working with staff and local partners. The CEO will ensure AFFT remains a credible, national voice for labor reform.
- Invest in personal relationships with executives of allied organizations and public interest law firms.
- Lead the preparation for and execution of Board meetings. The CEO will develop close relationships with current board members and help recruit new ones.
- Develop the organization’s annual budget and oversee departmental budgets in partnership with the board, CFO, and department heads.
- Perform other related duties to benefit the mission of the organization.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Ten+ years of professional experience, including five+ years in related policy work, leadership roles, or management
- Alignment with AFFT’s mission and values; understanding of public-sector unions and free-market public policy solutions
- Ability to articulate and advocate for workers’ rights and public sector labor reform
- Experience in developing profitable strategies and implementing vision
- Strong understanding of non-profit or corporate finance and performance management principles
- Familiarity with diverse business functions such as marketing, PR, finance, etc.
- An entrepreneurial mindset
- Outstanding organizational and leadership skills
- Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak in public and excel in media appearances confidently
- Experience in nonprofit fundraising and donor communications preferred but not required
BENEFITS
- A comprehensive benefits package includes a 60% employer contribution to medical insurance and a 100% employer contribution to vision, dental, and life insurance
- 4% company contributions towards a retirement plan
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Reimbursements for necessary and approved mobile technology and home office supplies
- Unlimited PTO
HOW TO APPLY
Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: https://talentmarket.org/candidates/apply-for-your-dream-job/
Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:
- Cover letter detailing your interest in and passion for Americans for Fair Treatment’s mission, your salary requirements, and your location preferences
- Resume
Questions can be directed to Claire Kittle Dixon, Executive Director of Talent Market, who is managing the search process: claire@talentmarket.org.
Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.