We’re Hiring: Executive Director
Space for Humanity is on a mission to send purpose-driven leaders to space and create a profound shift in perspective for the benefit of our planet and all of humanity. We are looking for a visionary leader who shares our passion and values to join us as our new Executive Director.
Our current Executive Director, Rachel Lyons, has been a key advocate of the space movement and has led our organization to new heights. Under her leadership, we have sent the first woman from the African continent and the first Mexican-born woman to space, received public support from prominent figures in the space industry, and cultivated a global community of millions who are inspired by the Overview Effect. Rachel will continue to serve on our Board of Directors and guide our strategic direction.
If you are a dynamic, creative, and collaborative leader with a strong background in non-profit management, fundraising, and public relations, and you have a deep commitment to our vision of expanding access to space for all of humanity, we would love to hear from you.
Please visit our website here to learn more about our organization and apply for this exciting position.
Space for Humanity is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential for achieving our mission.
Join us in creating a more inclusive future in space.
Organization Overview
Founded by space entrepreneur Dylan Taylor in 2017, Space for Humanity is expanding access to space for all of humanity. The nonprofit created the planet's first Sponsored Citizen Astronaut Program, giving leaders, from any walk of life, the opportunity to apply to go to space and experience the Overview Effect: the cognitive shift in awareness that occurs when a human being looks down on the Earth from space.
Through its citizen spaceflight program, leadership training, and collaborative efforts to educate the public, Space for Humanity is setting the stage to create the world we want, both here on Earth and throughout the cosmos. For more information, please explore our website.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) has the overall strategic and operational responsibility for S4H’s staff, programs, volunteers, expansion, and execution of its mission. They will develop deep knowledge of the commercial space industry, S4H’s core programs, daily operations, budgets, and fundraising.
Responsibilities
Execute S4H’s overall strategic plan and work with the Board of Directors to create and implement a rolling 12-month operating plan and budget.
Manage back office functions, ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations.
Manage relationships with third-party vendors and pro-bono contacts to ensure best-in-class services and 100% legal compliance.
Lead fundraising efforts, including grant-writing, 501(c)(3) filings and IRS reporting, and fund-receiving compliance.
Lead PR and marketing efforts, including drafting press releases and social media posts.
Organize and lead two yearly Vision Circle events for Vision Circle Members, ongoingly building Vision Circle.
Perform other related duties as requested.
Qualifications
Proven leadership, coaching, and relationship management experience.
Degree, additional education, or hands-on experience surrounding nonprofit management and leadership.
Positive track record of effectively leading a regionally and/or nationally scaling program-based organization.
Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop creative industry aligned collaborative teams.
Successful track record of setting and achieving strategic objectives.
Ability to work with stakeholders to create and manage a multi-year budget.
Past success working with a Board of Directors with the ability to cultivate existing Board Member relationships.
Strong marketing, public relations, and fundraising experience with the ability to engage a wide-range of international stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills.
Champion of Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Accessibility initiatives within nonprofit organizations and programs.
Passion for learning about space exploration development, impact-driven programming, and inclusion of traditionally marginalized communities into the space industry.
Deep understanding and passion for the S4H Mission.
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