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Executive Director - Full Time
Poligon Education Fund (Poligon) seeks an Executive Director (ED) to lead Poligon’s operations to achieve our strategic objective of amplifying American Muslim voices in Congress. The ED will build on Poligon’s existing programming including our advocacy efforts in Washington, DC and across the country. Responsibilities include personnel management, fundraising, operations, strategy, and development.
We are seeking an ED who can effectively serve as the face of Poligon in public matters and provide strong leadership of the team and community. The ideal candidate should be someone who is both a tactical and strategic leader with long-term vision, experience in policy and advocacy, communications, operations, management, and fundraising. The ED should be an excellent motivator, communicator (oral and written), leader, and team player who can work closely with internal and external stakeholders in advancing Poligon’s mission. The ED will report to the Board of Directors.
Who we are:
Poligon is a national, 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening American Muslim participation on Capitol Hill. We accomplish this by:
Essential Duties
Qualifications
This is a full time work-from-home position based in Washington, D.C. Candidates must be willing to relocate or commute. Occasional weekends/after hours required.
Application Instructions:
Please email info@poligonnational.org - please submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and list of three professional references as a single PDF. Applications are currently being reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary range for this position is $70,000-$85,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications. A monthly health stipend of $250 is available to reimburse employees for eligible health expenses. Employees receive ten days of vacation per year.
Poligon Education Fund is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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General Board Member
Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
Poligon Education Fund is looking for additional Board Members to help carry out its mission to get Muslims engaged with Congress. Poligon is a growing national nonprofit that was launched in January 2017, and our hands-on Board is highly involved in our work, and has a lot of fun serving together!
General expectations for all Board Member positions:
The Board Member will have the opportunity to participate as a member of the Board of Directors and provide feedback on the broader strategy and work of Poligon Education Fund, a national non-profit dedicated to strengthening Muslim engagement with Congress. This is a remote volunteer position.
Application Process
If interested, please send a resume and short statement of interest to info@poligonnational.org.
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More About Poligon
Poligon Education Fund (Poligon) is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening American Muslim participation on Capitol Hill. We accomplish this by 1) training the community on how to engage with their elected officials and educating them about the policies that impact them; 2) educating and advocating with policymakers to promote positive policy change on issues of concern to the community. In doing so, we aim to shape an America where all people, regardless of background, are treated equally with justice and dignity and can live together in peace and security.
Poligon Education Fund (Poligon) seeks an Executive Director (ED) to lead Poligon’s operations to achieve our strategic objective of amplifying American Muslim voices in Congress. The ED will build on Poligon’s existing programming including our advocacy efforts in Washington, DC and across the country. Responsibilities include personnel management, fundraising, operations, strategy, and development.
We are seeking an ED who can effectively serve as the face of Poligon in public matters and provide strong leadership of the team and community. The ideal candidate should be someone who is both a tactical and strategic leader with long-term vision, experience in policy and advocacy, communications, operations, management, and fundraising. The ED should be an excellent motivator, communicator (oral and written), leader, and team player who can work closely with internal and external stakeholders in advancing Poligon’s mission. The ED will report to the Board of Directors.
Who we are:
Poligon is a national, 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening American Muslim participation on Capitol Hill. We accomplish this by:
- training the community on how to engage with their elected officials and educating them about the policies that impact them;
- educating and advocating with policymakers to promote positive policy change on issues of concern to the community.
Essential Duties
- Develop and execute the organization’s short-term and long-term strategic plan;
- Collaborate with the Board of Directors to influence strategic priorities and set the trajectory for the mission and vision for upcoming years;
- Develop relationships with elected officials, governmental staff, political activists; non-profit organizations, political communities, and press/media;
- Actively cultivate new relationships and funding streams to ensure optimal organizational capacity and talent development
- Supervise, mentor, and perform quality control of Poligon employees and consultants to ensure effective and efficient continuation of day-to-day operations, professional development, and maximization of talent;
- Ensure operational compliance and good governance practices according or in addition to Federal and funder guidelines;
- Ideation and implementation of training and advocacy programming;
- Support the Board of Directors, including overseeing events and meetings;
- Work with the media team on press statements, media advisories, social media posts, and short social media explainer videos
- Represent Poligon and its grassroots community at meetings with individuals and groups working on Islamophobia/civil rights, social, racial, and economic justice.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Public/Business Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, Sociology, or a closely related field required. Graduate degree or equivalent work experience preferred;
- A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in project and/or people management and organizing;
- Non-profit management experience across all or most of the following areas: board development, fundraising, financial management, press/media (interviews, op-eds, press releases), and program development;
- Proven time management, multitasking, and project management skills, ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast‐paced work environment;
- Experience with advocacy, community organizing, or direct service work at the state or federal level, preferably involving Poligon priority issues;
- Knowledge of the legislative process (experience on Capitol Hill a plus), current political dynamics, and policy issues that impact the lives of American Muslims;
- Excellent communication, public speaking, and relationship-building skills;
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail. Flexible and adaptable to the changing needs and landscape of the organization, comfortable taking initiatives and working independently;
- Demonstrated commitment to progressive political organizing, passionate about fighting for a just and equitable future for all, and alignment with Poligon's mission and values;
- Ability work effectively with diverse and multicultural constituencies including boards of directors, staff, donors, volunteers, and an array of supporters and stakeholders;
- Experience or comfort working with U.S. faith communities preferred;
- Required location around Washington, D.C.
This is a full time work-from-home position based in Washington, D.C. Candidates must be willing to relocate or commute. Occasional weekends/after hours required.
Application Instructions:
Please email info@poligonnational.org - please submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and list of three professional references as a single PDF. Applications are currently being reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary range for this position is $70,000-$85,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications. A monthly health stipend of $250 is available to reimburse employees for eligible health expenses. Employees receive ten days of vacation per year.
Poligon Education Fund is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
General Board Member
Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
Poligon Education Fund is looking for additional Board Members to help carry out its mission to get Muslims engaged with Congress. Poligon is a growing national nonprofit that was launched in January 2017, and our hands-on Board is highly involved in our work, and has a lot of fun serving together!
General expectations for all Board Member positions:
- Attend bi-weekly board meetings and two yearly strategy sessions;
- Participate in fundraising activities;
- 4 hours monthly commitment.
The Board Member will have the opportunity to participate as a member of the Board of Directors and provide feedback on the broader strategy and work of Poligon Education Fund, a national non-profit dedicated to strengthening Muslim engagement with Congress. This is a remote volunteer position.
Application Process
If interested, please send a resume and short statement of interest to info@poligonnational.org.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
More About Poligon
Poligon Education Fund (Poligon) is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening American Muslim participation on Capitol Hill. We accomplish this by 1) training the community on how to engage with their elected officials and educating them about the policies that impact them; 2) educating and advocating with policymakers to promote positive policy change on issues of concern to the community. In doing so, we aim to shape an America where all people, regardless of background, are treated equally with justice and dignity and can live together in peace and security.
