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Deputy Director


  • 1Hood Media 460 Melwood Avenue Pittsburgh, PA, 15213 (map)

Reports to: CEO

FLSA: Exempt

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Location: Pittsburgh 

Salary: $70,000 - $90,000


Organization

Founded in 2006, 1Hood began as a collective of men from various disciplines, ideologies, and belief systems who banded together to address violence within and against our community. We have grown to an intergenerational, intersectional community committed to the same mission. 1Hood Media Academy is a collective of socially conscious artists and activists who utilize art as a means of raising awareness about social justice matters affecting people around the world. We offer performance, written, and visual art to connect communities and amplify messages. We provide workshops, curriculum consultation, media literacy training, conflict resolution, lyricism/songwriting, vocal instruction, music production, blogging, photography, and videography. Further, we offer consultation to artists seeking to establish a fruitful independent career and organizations that wish to establish a culture of equity and activism. In addition, 1Hood Media Academy provides youth-based training in media literacy and the creation of media. Focused on social justice and training arts entrepreneurs, the Academy provides a platform for artists to tell their own stories and provides avenues for young people to utilize their own gifts and talents to secure financial sustainability. Additionally, 1Hood Media Academy also organizes and promotes educational and performance-based forums as a part of our programming. For more information, please visit www.1hood.org.


Deputy Director

The Deputy Director is a senior leadership position, partnering with the CEO and other senior staff on strategy and fund development while supporting a strong and growing team. This role involves ensuring operational effectiveness, managing key organizational functions, and maintaining strong internal and external relationships. The Deputy Director will support and embody the core values and leadership to achieve 1Hood’s mission.

Job Responsibilities

Leadership and Management

  • Contribute to strategic planning and key decisions around organizational priorities

  • Ensure smooth operations of the organization in partnership with the CEO

  • Oversee complex and cross-departmental projects that contribute to our mission

  • Represent 1Hood as requested in collaborative workgroups and other public settings

  • Keep abreast of trends and new developments in the nonprofit sector

  • Act as a liaison between the CEO and staff, ensuring clear communication and alignment with organizational goals

Human Resources

  • Oversee Human Resources initiatives to ensure compliance with state, federal, and local laws and practices 

  • Partner with the CEO to foster a positive workplace culture

  • Ensure continuous professional development for staff to support organizational growth, 

  • Address facilities need and ensure the organization is legally compliant, carries appropriate insurance, and manages risk appropriately 

Financial Management

  • Assist in the development and management of the annual budget, including collaborating with staff on budgeting, tracking, and reporting finances

  • Monitor financial performance and ensure financial sustainability and accountability.

  • Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.

Board Relations

  • Support the CEO Board relations

  • Prepare reports and presentations for board meetings

  • Attend board meetings and provide updates on organizational activities and performance

Program Management

  • Oversee grant writing, grants initiatives, fundraising, and donor relations efforts 

  • Ensure grant proposals are submitted and reported on a timely basis

  • Assist with grant and contract proposals and budgets 

  • Participate in developing and implementing strategies to expand 1Hood’s donor base

  • Solicit sponsors for events and seek out additional sources of funding that help to further our mission

  • Plan and lead staff retreats, meetings, and other special events as needed

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in nonprofit management, with demonstrated leadership and management skills; Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience preferred

  • Proven experience in financial management, program development and budgeting skills

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

  • Passion for and knowledge around the nonprofit sector, as well as leadership experience in nonprofits

  • Successful experience supervising others, shaping human resources programs, and/or leading DEI&B efforts

  • Excellent customer service, networking, and relationship management skills

  • Outstanding verbal and written communications

  • Ability to manage multiple complex, collaborative projects effectively and professionally

  • Demonstrated ability to write grant proposals and manage contracts

  • A sound commitment to 1Hood Media’s mission to challenge inequality; to unify and build liberated communities through programmatic art, education, social justice, and advocacy

  • Demonstrated dedication to social and racial justice with diverse populations 

  • across racial, ethnic, age/generational, sex, gender identity and orientation, religious, neurodivergent, and socio-economic circumstances

  • Proven record of teamwork and collaborative engagement with colleagues across departments and functions




1Hood Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, 1Hood complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.


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