The SPLC is seeking a Deputy Director to join our Alabama State Office! 

The Deputy Director will serve as the co-lead for SPLC’s Alabama State Office, working closely with the State Director to implement the Center’s mission and strategic goals. This position will provide leadership support for state-based operations and will continue building a comprehensive and integrated community advocacy and organizing model throughout the state of Alabama. The Deputy Director will establish systems and strategies to support the state office and to further SPLC’s mission.

As a key member of the Alabama leadership team, the Deputy Director will assist in managing local movement-focused staff, support strategic planning and implementation, and help maintain relationships with community organizations, and other key allies to build capacity and advance solutions that dismantle systems of oppression and foster a culture that allows all residents to thrive.

The Deputy Director will play a vital role in the day-to-day operations of the Alabama office, supporting the development of collaboration, collegial, and productive work culture while ensuring continuity of operations and strategic direction.

Who You Are

Experienced. Demonstrated experience in social justice and civil rights work with the Alabama racial movement ecosystem, understanding the issues impacting Black and Brown communities and a commitment to racial, social and economic justice. Proven supervisory experience of leading, training and developing teams.

Strategic Support and Leadership. Assist the State Director in developing, implementing, and monitoring SPLC state-based strategies and goals in alignment with local and regional priorities. This includes collaborating on strategic planning initiatives, supporting the leadership of a results-driven statewide team and helping to design and manage Alabama state-based strategies, initiatives and programs that advance the SPLC's mission throughout the state. 

Relationship Building and Coalition Management. Support the identification, development, and maintenance of collaborative relationships with key partner organizations, funding partners, and community leaders to build capacity, collaborate, and advance shared solutions and strategies. Assist staff in building coalitions with state and local organizations, and activists, while representing SPLC at internal and external meetings, events, and convenings as assigned by the State Director. 

Operations and Team Management. Supervise designated staff members and provide direct management support as assigned by the State Director, including recruiting, training, and developing staff to support organizational strategies, goals, and objectives. Develop and track budgets for field and outreach programs. Support performance management processes, professional development planning and team building initiatives while helping to create and maintain a culture of learning that regularly evaluates impact and outcomes and fosters collaborative, collegial, and productive work culture.

Program and Campaign Support. Lead or co-lead specific campaigns, initiatives, or program areas as designated by the State Director, supporting multi-strategy issue projects and campaigns within SPLC's flexible organizational model. Assist in developing and managing components of the state office budget.

Communication and External Support. Assist with developing communication strategies for Alabama campaigns, programs, and projects in collaboration with SPLC Communications staff and serve as backup spokesperson for SPLC in Alabama when designated.

Collaborative. Demonstrated ability to work with internal departments, external organizations, and stakeholders to execute specific strategies to advance the work of the Alabama State Office.

Flexible. Ability to work and travel as needed, evenings and weekends required.

Mission, Vision & Culture Alignment. Demonstrates an awareness for SPLC's mission and vision and ability to articulate SPLC’s and values in a compelling way that motivates and mobilizes communities and a commitment to ideals of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion and fostering an anti-racist work culture and to anti-racist principles and learning.

What You'll Do

Manage a team of State Organizers while providing strategic leadership including mentoring and coaching to support the mission of SPLC.

Support the Alabama State office campaigns and public education as directed by the Alabama State Director.

Develop relationships and partnerships with local community members, allies, and execute a strategy to ensure SPLC has a presence in Alabama, with priority in rural communities.

Coordinate teams to successfully advance team goals and establish effective collaborative systems and relationships.

Build lateral relationships internally to foster effective cross-team collaboration.

Develop and execute a strategic organizing plan that elevates eradicating poverty as an intersectional issue statewide in Alabama that impacts everyone.

Develop and track budgets for field and outreach programs. Manage vendor and coalition relationships.

Track progress goals for the team and ensure that all organizing plans are strategically aligned with approved tactics and organizational impact goals.

Hire, train, and monitor staff performance and development, and conduct performance reviews.

Perform other duties as required or assigned which are within the scope of the duties in this job classification.

Uphold our JEDI principles by seeking diverse collaborators and partners that can deliver genuine, authentic and impactful work while ensuring their contributions are directed towards the shared mission, vision and values of the center and Alabama State Office goals.

Minimum Qualifications 

We are committed to equitable hiring practices, therefore you must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the role.

• Minimum seven years of experience in advocacy and organizing; and/or social justice/civil rights work with demonstrated relationships within Alabama’s movement ecosystem;
• Minimum five years of management and supervisory experience with professional staff, including performance management and team development; and
• High school diploma or GED.

Compensation & Benefits

This is an exempt role and the minimum starting salary is $148,500.00 annually. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Click here to view the benefits available to SPLC staff.

Where & How You'll Work 

This role has the following work designation options:

• Telework: Will work at an SPLC office at least three days per week and may work two days per week from an alternative work location.
• Remote Local: Will work remotely but is expected to attend work related activities that occur at the SPLC offices or states in which the SPLC operates. 
• The role will work in Alabama 100% of the time working statewide, but primarily focused on central and south Alabama. 
• This role reports to the Alabama State Director. 

Other Special Considerations 

This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions. The Deputy Director, Alabama State Office must be able to work some evenings and weekends. 

Disclaimer:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity

Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally without regard to age, caregiver status, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, national origin, on the basis of genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, or veteran status.