About Civilization Works

Civilization Works is a research organization that is defending the pillars of civilization: Free Speech, Cheap Energy, Meritocracy, Law and Order, Equal Justice, Free and Fair Elections, and Childhood. Our approach is three-pronged: Investigations, Documentaries, and Movements.

Since its founding in 2016 by Michael Shellenberger, Civilization Works has developed bold ideas while nurturing innovative leaders—all dedicated to the ideals of nature, peace, and freedom. Civilization Works exists to defend the pillars of civilization and liberal democracy. Its goal is to build a pro-civilization majority by appealing to reasonable liberals, progressives, conservatives, and libertarians. Our strategy involves rigorous investigations, impactful videos, and movement-building to drive real change.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the President, the Executive Vice President is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the organization. The role includes both internal operational leadership and external relationship management responsibilities. Internally, the EVP will oversee areas such as compliance, governance, and financial oversight. Externally, the EVP will lead fundraising efforts and serve as a key liaison to partners, donors, and allied organizations. Working with a lean staff and a network of consultants and vendors, the EVP will minimize bureaucracy and maximize results.

The EVP may work virtually from anywhere in the United States with occasional travel (10%) in the US and abroad.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out the organization’s vision and strategy by identifying opportunities to support and strengthen Western liberal democracy through CW’s daily work
  • Oversee CW’s fundraising efforts; maintain “high touch” relationships with CW Board and donors; organize donor dinners, lunches, Zooms, and meetings for Michael to attend; track donor relationships and engagement; maintain meticulous and up-to-date donor records and information, currently kept on Google Sheets
  • Manage one full-time staff member; oversee vendor relationships with multiple consultants, accounting firms, legal counsel, etc.; recruit additional talent as needed
  • Oversee financial reporting and forecasting, including CW’s accountant
  • Serve as the main point of contact for the Board; organize and prepare for Board meetings
  • Oversee and coordinate Michael’s CW calendar
  • Identify and manage public affairs/advertising/social media firms to engage in key countries (e.g., UK, Germany, France, Brazil)
  • Oversee governance and compliance requirements, including bylaws, tax filings, and required reporting
  • Oversee communications for CW, including newsletters, website, and social media; drive the renovation of the website

Requirements

    • Passionate about Civilization Works’ mission, values, and strategy
    • At least 10 years of experience working in politics or the nonprofit space
    • Experience managing staff, vendors, and consultants
    • Fundraising knowledge and experience strongly preferred
    • High social and emotional intelligence; extroverted people person
    • Action-oriented, solution-oriented, and rational
    • Passionate about implementing CW’s strategy of acting on good opportunities and quickly killing bad initiatives
    • Decisive and tough-minded; comfortable making difficult personnel and organizational decisions
    • Ambitious; CW’s mission is to save Western Civilization and we will do so by any ethical and legal measures
    • Anti-bureaucratic; preference to keep internal team lean, partner with consultants, and engage in time-delimited initiatives
    • Ability to understand and embrace CW’s history and Michael’s style
    • Skilled at managing up
    • Deep interest in operations and motivated to excel in this role over the long term
    • Located in the United States
    • Ability and willingness to work virtually, but travel at least once a month, potentially more, depending on management of foreign partners

To Apply

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:

  • A cover letter describing your philosophical interest in CW’s mission; your experience managing people, projects, and fundraising; and your salary requirements
  • Your resume

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link:

https://talentmarket.org/candidates/apply-for-your-dream-job/

Questions can be directed to Claire Kittle Dixon, President of Talent Market, who is assisting with the search: [email protected].

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.

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