Soaring Spirits International
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Remote or hybrid; West Coast preferred
Serve in a key senior leadership role, working in close collaboration with the CEO to provide day-to-day leadership and partnership for the organization
Manage all existing SSI programs and general operations
Oversee, guide, and empower the SSI team of eight to ten professionals
Maintain ongoing awareness of each team member’s responsibilities, work schedules, priorities, deadlines, and support needs
Elevate and motivate the Board of Directors, maintaining rapport and ensuring they have adequate resources to be successful
Develop relationships with SSI’s extensive volunteer base, offering consistent gratitude, guidance, and assistance required for activities
Represent SSI throughout North America at a variety of events and conferences
Share the SSI story with confidence, communicating its unique value proposition to team members, participants, funders, and other key stakeholders
Assist with and execute portions of the SSI Fund Development Plan and Strategic Plan, in partnership with the CEO and Board of Directors
Engage frequently with the SSI widowed community, exhibiting compassion, kindness, and empathy in all interactions
Handle sensitive information and situations thoughtfully and carefully, in accordance with SSI’s culture and values
Bachelor’s degree required
5+ years of nonprofit professional experience, ideally supervisory and/or operational
Ability to interact with bereaved individuals in a compassionate and empathetic manner
Professional, patient, and thoughtful demeanor
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; sophisticated interpersonal skills
Detail-oriented with the ability to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks
Talent for leading and empowering team members and volunteers
Ability to inspire others and build a strong and trusting community
Comfort working independently, with a team player mindset
Familiarity and comfort using Microsoft Office, WordPress, QuickBooks, CRMs, etc.
Demonstrated experience in prioritizing and executing on racial equity, diversity, and inclusion
Ability to travel periodically to Simi Valley, CA headquarters, as well as to conferences and events throughout North America (approximately once every one to
two months)
