National Co-Executive Director (Operations & Development)

Uproot Talent; United States; Remote; USD 133,000; Full time

Job summary

A national organization for Black activists is seeking a National Co-Executive Director (Operations & Development) to lead the strategic vision and fundraising efforts. This remote position involves working closely with the Board and requires approximately 25% travel. The ideal candidate will be committed to the organization's mission and experienced in operations and team leadership while providing a supportive environment for growth.

Benefits

Unlimited paid time off

Healthcare

401(k) with company match

Annual cost-of-living adjustment

Qualifications

• Strong strategic vision and commitment to the organization's mission.
• Experience in fundraising and donor relations.
• Proven operations management skills.

Responsibilities

• Co-create and steward BYP100's next chapter of vision and strategy.
• Lead internal strategy across HR, finance, compliance, and operations.
• Develop and lead a fundraising strategy to ensure financial health.

Skills

Strategic vision

Fundraising

Operations management

Team leadership

Financial management

Job description

National Co-Executive Director (Operations & Development)

National Co-Executive Director (Operations & Development)
Location: Remote
Reporting To: Board of Directors
Compensation: $133,000
Start Date: January 2026

About BYP100: BYP100 is a national, member-based organization of Black 18 to 35-year-old activists and organizers, dedicated to creating justice and freedom for all Black people. We do this through building a network focused on transformative leadership development, direct action organizing, advocacy, and political education using a Black queer feminist lens. BYP100 envisions a world where all Black people have economic, social, political, educational, and spiritual freedom.

About the Opportunity: Reporting to the Board of Directors, the National Co-Executive Director (Operations & Development) co-creates the vision and strategic direction for BYP100’s next chapter in close partnership with the Co-Executive Director (Organizing & Programs). This leader strengthens people and culture, unifies operations and programs, and drives fundraising and donor partnerships to ensure the organization’s financial health and sustainability.

Key Priorities During Your First Year:

• Co-Develop & Implement the Vision & Strategic Direction for BYP100’s Next Chapter - 35%: Co-create and steward BYP100’s next chapter of vision and strategy, building trust and alignment across staff, chapters, donors, and movement partners.
• Strengthen People, Culture, & Organizational Cohesion - 35%: In partnership with the Co-Executive Director, drive talent strategy and staff development efforts that ensure teams are supported to grow and thrive in their role.
• Deepen Donor Partnerships & Diversify Funding - 20%: Develop and lead a fundraising strategy that ensures financial health, sustainability, and growth — increasing revenue over the next three years.
• Build Financial, Operational, & Governance Stability Internally & with the 501(c)3 Board of Directors - 10%: In collaboration with the Director of Finance & Operations, lead financial management, compliance, and risk care with integrity to ensure resources are stewarded responsibly and transparently.

What You Will Do:

• Co-create and steward BYP100’s next chapter of vision and strategy.
• Lead internal strategy across HR, finance, compliance, and operations to create systems that support staff, chapters, and BYP100’s long-term vision.
• Drive talent strategy and staff development efforts that ensure teams are supported to grow and thrive in their role.
• Develop and lead a fundraising strategy that ensures financial health, sustainability, and growth.
• In collaboration with the Director of Finance & Operations, lead financial management, compliance, and risk care with integrity to ensure resources are stewarded responsibly and transparently.

Who You Are:

• You believe in BYP100’s mission – building a member-based organization of Black 18-35 year old activists and organizers dedicated to creating justice and freedom for all Black people.
• You center a Black Queer Feminist Lens.
• You understand that resourcing the work is a critical part of building collective power.
• You guide teams through moments of transition and crisis with clarity, transparency, care, and conviction.
• You approach operations and internal strategy with an organizer mindset and are invested in your own ongoing political learning and growth.
• You empower, activate, and support the individuals you manage using an asset-based framework.

Working Environment: This is a fully remote position from anywhere within the United States. While relocation is not required, this role does require approximately 25% travel.

Benefits: BYP100 offers a comprehensive benefits package including unlimited paid time off, healthcare, a 401(k) with company match, and an annual cost-of-living adjustment.