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Jobs at Grist
Grist is hiring:
Grist is seeking an energetic and entrepreneurial General Manager to build, expand, and oversee our operations. We’re a nonprofit, online media organization with a forthright mission: saving the world and having fun along the way. The successful candidate will possess exceptional management and leadership skills, a proven track record of success, and the ability to at least pretend to stay focused during discussions about carbon sequestration. In partnership with the CEO, the GM will set organizational priorities and direction within Grist’s strategic plan, establish clear benchmarks for measuring success, and manage a cross-functional senior management team. Grist seeks a leader who can respond quickly and creatively to opportunities and challenges, enabling us to strengthen our position as a premier media organization telling the story of our time: how the climate crisis is changing our world, and how we can build a sustainable future.
Responsibilities
The GM will have ultimate responsibility for technology, marketing, business development, HR, finance, and administrative areas of the organization, overseeing a team of managers. Responsibilities include:
- Partner with CEO to develop and execute on Grist’s yearly priorities; design and implement the operations plan to achieve growth targets and long-term objectives;
- Develop and implement aggressive revenue-generation and -growth plans; actively support the sales process, partnering with team to develop and strengthen client relationships and taking a lead role in closing business;
- Develop innovative product and business-development extensions that will expand audience and revenue potential; manage internal efforts and work with critical external partners, as needed, to increase programmatic offerings and widen content mix;
- Develop and implement strategies to expand traffic and user engagement; establish and build new partnerships that will increase all key metrics;
- Support efforts of the fundraising team by designing programs and products to take advantage of funding opportunities that align with Grist’s strategic goals; ensure the successful implementation of funded programs and products;
- Oversee technology, including architecture/infrastructure, design, front-end development, application development, and vendor relations;
- Oversee financial management, including revenue forecasts, operating budgets, and cash-flow management;
- Retain, motivate, and build overall Grist team; ensure that Grist remains a great place to work; and
- Provide support to the CEO in leveraging the expertise of the Grist Board of Trustees and other external advisors.
Qualifications
- Proven ability to contribute to the strategic direction of an organization;
- Experience managing a diverse staff toward developing and achieving shared goals;
- At least 5-7 years of operations/fiscal experience; the ideal candidate will have experience with both revenue and expense management, and experience in the nonprofit sector;
- Directness, decisiveness, and the savvy required to quickly understand Grist’s culture, business issues, and requirements;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple priorities;
- B.A. required, MBA preferred;
- Journalism and online media experience greatly preferred;
- Environmental experience not required, but a zeal for our mission is; and
- A wicked sense of humor.
We are looking for a strong leader with demonstrated creativity and an entrepreneurial drive -- and a passion for our mission sure would be nice. The ideal candidate will be a multi-tasker who is proactive in the face of quickly evolving media, internet, and sustainability trends. You gotta have:
Salary will depend on experience. Grist offers excellent benefits, a friendly workplace, and the opportunity to play a crucial role in an organization with a mission. Also, when was the last time milk came out your nose at work? We're just saying.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@grist.org with “General Manager” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. Grist is an equal-opportunity employer.
Background on Grist:
Grist is a nonprofit media organization that shapes the country’s environmental conversations, making green second nature for our monthly audience of 800,000. We reach the next generation by cutting through the noise to connect big issues like climate change to daily life, and by spotlighting the people and ideas that are leading us to a more sustainable future. Founded in 1999, Grist partners with major media such as Yahoo! and The Washington Post. Our work has been featured in the likes of The New York Times, Vanity Fair, and on NBC’s Today show; big guns such as Time have ranked us as a top green website. Why? Because planetary problems we take seriously -- ourselves, not so much.