Executive Director – Princetonians for Free Speech – Princeton, NJ or Virtual Office
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About the OrganizationPrincetonians for Free Speech (PFS) was created by a group of Princeton alumni with the mission of promoting free speech and academic freedom at Princeton, as well as other universities.

PFS works closely with faculty and student groups supporting free speech, free thought, academic freedom, and viewpoint diversity. PFS gives the many Princetonians who support free speech and academic freedom a mechanism to make their voices heard and to work together with others who feel the same way.

PFS' founders bring significant experience and thought leadership to the organization. In addition to their work for Princeton alumni, they have played a pivotal role in forming the origination of the Alumni Free Speech Alliance (AFSA), a consortium of over 30 national universities, including Princeton, focused on strengthening free speech on their campuses. Additionally, PFS' founders serve on the Board of the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) and have been widely published in major periodicals such as the Wall Street Journal, providing leading commentary on free speech.

PFS continues to work closely with alumni free speech groups from other schools, and with the largest nonprofit organizations supporting campus free speech and related values – notably, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression and ACTA.

About the RolePFS seeks a hands-on Executive Director to aggressively expand our subscriber base and grow PFS' impact. This role requires someone who's not afraid to roll up their sleeves and do the hard work necessary to take our organization to the next level. The Executive Director will be responsible for driving outreach efforts, increasing our visibility, and building strategic relationships—all with a clear focus on growing an engaged community dedicated to defending free speech.

Key priorities for the Executive Director over the next two years will include strategic growth; fundraising; leadership and succession planning; partnership and faculty engagement; and organizational management.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of organizational leadership experience, including a proven track record of growing organizations, building networks, and achieving ambitious goals. The Executive Director must have a deep passion for freedom of speech and the ability to rally others around a compelling vision and to translate that vision into action.

The Executive Director will report to PFS' Executive Committee and supervise the Director of Outreach and Communications. This is a full-time position with strong preference given to candidates based near Princeton's campus in New Jersey. Candidates who live in other areas and can work virtually will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Subscriber Growth: Implement creative, strategic initiatives to grow PFS' subscriber list and expand the support base.
• Vision & Execution: Collaborate with the Executive Committee and Director of Outreach and Communications to develop a forward-looking strategy—and ensure it's implemented flawlessly.
• Fundraising: Build strong relationships with PFS' top supporters and plan and execute fundraising campaigns that fuel our expansion.
• Advocacy & Outreach: Serve as the public face of PFS, representing our mission across various platforms, including media appearances.
• Organizational Leadership: Manage daily operations, ensuring efficient execution of all initiatives. This position will also supervise the Director of Outreach and Communications.

Requirements

• Proven success in growing organizations, building networks, and achieving ambitious goals.
• Entrepreneurial spirit: A self-starter who's ready to tackle challenges head-on.
• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal), strong relationship-building skills, and an engaging personality.
• Track record in community-building, fundraising, and advocacy work.
• Strong commitment to free speech and academic freedom.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills.
• A “doer” who's comfortable with both big-picture strategy and rolling up their sleeves to get things done.
• Alumnus of Princeton University preferred, but not required.

How to ApplyQualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:

• Cover letter detailing your interest in the position, the mission of PFS, and your salary requirements.

Questions can be directed to Stephanie Keaveney, Senior Manager of Outreach at Talent Market, who is managing the search process: ...@talentmarket.org.

There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.

While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.