Executive Director

Job Title : Executive Director

Location : Remote

Salary : $150,000 + benefits

Position Type : Full-Time

About Gamaliel

The Gamaliel Network is a multi-racial and multi-faith network working together to build political power and transform systems. Founded in 1968 in Chicago, we ground our work in leadership development, deep relational organizing, and strategic campaigns for justice.

Our methodology centers on training people—especially those from historically marginalized communities—to develop leaders, teach the mechanics of power, and to build multiracial, multifaith organizing capacity. We believe that the power to transform communities and reshape public systems lies in the ability of ordinary people to organize, act collectively, and hold decision-makers accountable.

Our network spans more than 40 local and state-based affiliates across the U.S., reaching across urban, suburban, and rural communities. Our training programs are widely recognized as among the best in the country. We train over 1,000 people annually.

We are not a single-issue organization—we are a leadership development network. We build campaigns around the values of justice and dignity, and we train leaders to take action where those values are violated : in immigration, housing, voting rights, criminal justice, education, and climate. Our model isn’t transactional—it’s transformational. We believe that organizing is a craft, and we are deeply committed to developing the next generation of powerful, faith-rooted leaders.

Our affiliates operate in places such as Milwaukee, Detroit, Chattanooga, Saint Louis, and rural Iowa. Some are based in congregations, others in broader coalitions. We work in red states and blue, across race, class, religion, and political differences. Our strength lies in our ability to hold a broad and diverse coalition together with courage and vision.

Our accomplishments include : the Transportation Equity (TEN) Campaign (led to $6.2 million in job training and 30% local hire commitments on major infrastructure projects), Ban the Box (Gamaliel affiliates helped push the Obama administration to ban the box about criminal history on federal job applications), and the Justice Reinvestment Campaign (Led by EXPO and Gamaliel Wisconsin, this campaign secured support for state and local legislation redirecting funds from incarceration to community-based services).

Today, Gamaliel stands at a powerful moment of transition. Under the leadership of our outgoing Executive Director, Ana Garcia-Ashley—the first woman of color to lead a national organizing network—we have grown in our commitment to racial and gender equity, to multifaith collaboration, and to organizing that centers the people most impacted by injustice. Now, we are looking for a new Executive Director to lead us into our next chapter.

Learn more about Gamaliel here .

About the Executive Director Position

As the Executive Director (ED), you will serve as the strategic leader responsible for securing resources, guiding the organization’s vision nationally, and ensuring operational excellence at state and local levels. The ED will support and grow a dynamic national staff and strengthen relationships across our affiliate network.

The ED reports to the Board of Directors and works closely with national and affiliate leaders, staff, congregation members, clergy, and strategic partners.

As the next Executive Director of Gamaliel, you will play a critical role in reshaping the civic and political landscape in key regions across the country—building grassroots power in communities that have been historically marginalized or overlooked. By strengthening our network’s strategic capacity, you will help shape public narratives, elevate justice-centered voices, and ensure that local and state-level campaigns lead to tangible policy changes and contribute to long-term political transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Articulate and execute a bold vision for Gamaliel’s next chapter, grounded in racial and economic justice
• Lead the development and implementation of a network-wide strategic plan, rooted in deep listening and broad engagement
• Build and sustain relationships with funders, donors, and philanthropic partners to secure long-term financial health
• Serve as a national spokesperson and ambassador for Gamaliel’s mission, values, and story
• Strengthen and support a high-performing, diverse national staff through clear direction and team-building
• Cultivate a strong culture of training, leadership development, and base-building across the network
• Advance Gamaliel’s role in national and state political landscapes by aligning issue campaigns, voter engagement, and faith-based advocacy
• Work with the Board of Directors to ensure strong governance, financial stewardship, and strategic alignment

Qualities, Competencies, and Experiences

Salary, Benefits, and Location

This is a full-time, exempt position and the salary is $150,000. Gamaliel offers an extensive and generous benefits package.

This position is remote and will involve travel. The national staff work remotely from a variety of locations across the U.S. including St. Louis, MO, Chicago, IL, and Kansas City.

Candidates must have current legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Application Process

To apply, please submit a resume and answer the application questions.

Priority will be given to applications submitted by September 30, 2025 although we will continue to receive applications until the position is filled.

This search is being led by NRG Consulting Group . Reach out to Jaclyn Jones at jaclyn@nrgconsultinggroup.org with any questions.

Gamaliel is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.