Organizational Overview
Leadership Roundtable is a responsive and innovative partner to Catholic leaders in the areas of management and leadership development. We provide custom support to implement comprehensive managerial best practices, while also supporting the development of current and future leaders. We do this so that the Church and Catholic entities can more effectively serve and amplify their mission.
Leadership Roundtable Mission: In partnership with lay, ordained, and religious leaders and organizations across all sectors of the Catholic community in the United States and Rome, Leadership Roundtable support the Church by elevating and implementing best practices in management and leadership to establish a culture of co-responsible, servant leadership for a healthy, thriving Church in the U.S.
Position Overview
The Director of Special Projects is a dynamic, utility-player role designed to support Leadership Roundtable's most critical organizational priorities.
The Director of Special Projects will have a dual reporting line to both the Senior Director and the Executive Partner. As such, s/he will serve as the central operational liaison for executive leadership — helping to coordinate key workstreams, facilitate communication and follow-through, and ensure the affairs of the executive team run smoothly.
In addition to this coordinating role, the Director of Special Projects takes ownership of key functions spanning convenings and events, development support, and special organizational initiatives as they arise.
The ideal candidate exhibits strong problem-solving abilities, and will possess excellent communication skills to ensure the seamless execution of special projects that advance Leadership Roundtable’s strategic objectives and long-term vision.
This is a director-level position suited for a highly organized and adaptable nonprofit professional who thrives in fast-moving, cross-functional roles and is equally comfortable driving strategy and rolling up their sleeves to execute.
This position is full-time and remote, with travel required for events and convenings.
Key Responsibilities
Executive Support, Board Management, and Strategic Operations
- Serve as a trusted operational assistant to executive leadership, supporting priority projects and ensuring follow-through on key organizational commitments and opportunities
- Collaborate with senior leadership to anticipate the needs of executive leadership, proactively managing their time, information, and action items related to strategic initiatives
- Help coordinate the work of the leadership team, facilitating communication and follow-through across functions
- Support executive leadership in preparing for board meetings, which may include coordinating logistics, compiling briefing materials and board packets, helping to draft talking points, and managing follow-up communications on their behalf
- Draft correspondence, reports, presentations, and other materials on behalf of executive leadership
Convenings & Events Management
- Lead end-to-end logistical planning and execution of Leadership Roundtable's events, including annual convenings and various fundraising events
- Manage logistics, timelines, vendor relationships, and budgets for events in collaboration with other key directors and team members
- Contribute to post-event synthesis, reporting, and follow-up communications
As-Needed Development & Fundraising Support
- Lead the planning and execution of fundraising events
- Support the Managing Partner and development team in donor cultivation activities, including preparing briefing materials, talking points, and follow-up correspondence
- Contribute to grant reporting, donor communications, and other development projects as needed
- Help identify and track donor engagement opportunities in coordination with leadership
Special Projects & Initiatives
- Lead or support special organizational projects which may span program, communications, partnerships, or operations
Requirements
Successful Candidates Must Have/Be:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field; advanced degree a plus
- 10+ years of relevant experience in nonprofit operations, events management, and/or executive administration, with demonstrated progression in responsibility
- Proven track record managing complex events from conception through execution
- Experience working closely with and supporting senior executives or leadership teams
- Superior project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, meet deadlines, and adapt to shifting needs
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including strong editing and proofreading
- Self-starter, highly motivated, and self-disciplined
- Ability to work with a high degree of independence while also functioning as a strong team player
- Excellent judgment, discretion, and professionalism in handling sensitive information
- Proficiency with Google Suite; familiarity with project management and CRM tools a plus
- Ability to travel for events and convenings
- Commitment to Leadership Roundtable's mission and values
- Familiarity with the Catholic Church's teachings, hierarchy, and functional structure preferred
Benefits
- Competitive non-profit salary based on experience and qualifications
- Option to participate in pre-tax retirement (401k or ROTH) with up to 5% of employee deferral contributions eligible for match
- Benefits: full health, dental, vision, shorter term and long term disability and life insurance are provided
- Generous holiday package including: 10 vacation, 10 sick, 20-21 holidays days per calendar year including Christmas to New Years and the 4th of July week.
Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000
To Apply
Submit a resume along with a cover letter detailing your experience and interest in the position here. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Leadership Roundtable values diversity in its employees and welcomes applications from women and people of color.