The future of social justice work is multi-entity. Over the last four years, New Left Accelerator (NLA), our 501(c)(4) and The Capacity Shop (TCS), our separate but affiliated 501(c)(3), have grown to be leading capacity-building providers serving the complex needs of multi-entity organizations leading bold work in the face of rising authoritarianism. With renewed threats to progressive values and democratic institutions, our work has become even more critical.
Today's most effective power-building organizations fighting for racial, social, gender and economic justice and to protect our democracy are multi-entity. That means they are using more than 501(c)3s – 501(C)(4)s, PACs, for-profit corporate structures, and/or other entities – to build power, increase their impact, and win.
NLA and TCS collaborate with front line social justice leaders to build bold and compliant multi-entity power-building work at scale. Together, we explore how to strategically use legal entities to achieve their vision, build multi-entity informed legal and financial teams, strengthen operational capacity, and implement systems that support effective strategy while maintaining a culture of compliance. To learn more about our values and approach to this work, read our core values and Theory of Change.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Executive Director team and working closely with NLA/TCS leadership and program teams, the Managing Director of The Capacity Shop will be the visionary leader developing TCS from the ground up. The ideal candidate is a senior professional with an entrepreneurial spirit who can build and manage a growing team to develop curriculum that sets new standards for the growing field of multi-entity operations.
This person will be responsible for building out knowledge management platform and website, overseeing content creation with field practitioners and Subject Matter Leads (SMLs), and maintaining resources in a rapidly changing political landscape. The successful candidate will have experience leading an organizational growth, ability to collaborate with technical experts (legal, finance, and HR), work across NLA and TCS to build a resource center from the ground up, and apply an entrepreneurial approach to expanding a team to meet critical organizational needs.
Oversee The Capacity Shop’s (TCS) Platform Development
Leadership and Management
Oversee Development of Curriculum: Trainings, Toolkits and Resources,
Skills and Qualifications
Details
Title: Managing Director of The Capacity Shop
Reports to: Deborah Barron, Co-ED
Direct Reports: None currently, strong possibility to lead a team in the near future
Hours: Full Time
Location: Remote (must live in the US); Occasional travel (2-5 times per year)
Compensation: $120,000-$150,000
Benefits: NLA offers a competitive benefits package available to all full-time employees including:
Our Culture: We maintain an environment where our employees can learn and grow in the organization. We strive to foster a collaborative and transparent environment where everyone is encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, strategic planning, and culture.
How to Apply
To apply, please upload your resume and submit the application questions in lieu of a cover letter. The preferred application deadline is April 6, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
This search is being led by NRG Consulting Group. Please reach out to kristen@nrgconsultinggoup.org with any questions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
New Left Accelerator and The Capacity Shop provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 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.
The future of social justice work is multi-entity. Over the last four years, New Left Accelerator (NLA), our 501(c)(4) and The Capacity Shop (TCS), our separate but affiliated 501(c)(3), have grown to be leading capacity-building providers serving the complex needs of multi-entity organizations leading bold work in the face of rising authoritarianism. With renewed threats to progressive values and democratic institutions, our work has become even more critical.
Today's most effective power-building organizations fighting for racial, social, gender and economic justice and to protect our democracy are multi-entity. That means they are using more than 501(c)3s – 501(C)(4)s, PACs, for-profit corporate structures, and/or other entities – to build power, increase their impact, and win.
NLA and TCS collaborate with front line social justice leaders to build bold and compliant multi-entity power-building work at scale. Together, we explore how to strategically use legal…
NLA offers a competitive benefits package available to all full-time employees including:
NLA offers a competitive benefits package available to all full-time employees including: