Deputy Director of Development & Operations
Shout Mouse Press is dedicated to centering and amplifying the voices of marginalized youth (ages 12+) via writing workshops, publication, and public speaking opportunities. Our work provides a platform for them to tell their own stories and, as published authors, to act as leaders and agents of change.
Since our founding in 2014, we have produced 50+ books by 500+ incarcerated, immigrant, Black, low-income, and otherwise marginalized youth in Greater Washington, D.C. and Haiti.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Deputy Director of Development & Operations will work in close partnership with the Executive Director to lead our 5-person team to actualize our strategic priorities and achieve our goals. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, experience in individual giving, and managing development operations.
We are seeking an experienced, organized, energetic, self-starter who is committed to our mission and to a friendly, supportive, close-knit team environment. The DD will be responsible for all aspects of fundraising, financial management, and general operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong leadership skills and experience in individual giving
- Experience managing development operations, financial management, and organizational operations
- Commitment to our mission and to a friendly, supportive, close-knit team environment
COMPENSATION
$90,000 - $100,000
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should send an email to with the following:
- A cover letter that includes your mission alignment with our work, and how diversity, equity, and inclusion guides the work you do, as well as your salary requirements, and your available start date
- Resume
- An individual-giving focused writing sample, such as an appeal or acknowledgement letter