Executive Director Position (Part-time)

The Kwek Society (TKS)

About The Kwek Society

The Kwek Society ("Kwe'k" means "women" in Potawatomi) works to end period poverty in Indigenous communities across the United States while celebrating individual dignity, agency, and success. Founded in 2018, we have grown from serving one school to supporting more than 220 partners across 20 states, distributing over 4.5 million period supplies. Our work includes providing period care items, sharing educational materials, and advocating for menstrual equity.

Position Overview

The Kwek Society seeks its first paid Part-Time Executive Director (20-25 hours/week) to lead the organization's next phase of growth. This position will transition leadership from our founder while maintaining our strong commitment to Indigenous communities and expanding our impact. The role requires regular presence in our Washington, D.C.-area (Alexandria, Va.) warehouse to engage in hands-on inventory and mail-out of donated and ordered period supplies, with the help of volunteers, and the ability to manage and expand upon nationwide programs and partnerships.

Essential Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Vision

1. Guide strategic planning and execution for organizational growth
2. Maintain and strengthen TKS's commitment to Indigenous communities
3. Ensure programmatic excellence and quality within part-time capacity
4. Develop and maintain relationships with Tribal Nations
5. Support the organization's transition from founder-led to professional leadership

Program Management & Growth

1. Coordinate distribution network serving 220+ partners across 20 states
2. Oversee warehouse operations and logistics, including hands-on work of supply ordering, inventorying, packaging and mail out
3. Maintain and nurture partner relationships
4. Monitor program effectiveness
5. Support period education and traditional teachings initiatives
6. Manage online platforms including website

Financial Management & Development

1. Oversee annual budgets upward of $500,000 including cash and in-kind
2. Maintain relationships with vendors for in-kind donations
3. Review bookkeeping and financial reporting
4. Implement fundraising strategy
5. Maintain relationships with foundations, Native Nations, and individual donors
6. Ensure compliance with 501(c)(3) requirements

Team Leadership

1. Coordinate with contractors (social media, grants, web, bookkeeping)
2. Work with volunteer network (currently 56+ volunteers)
3. Collaborate with nine-member Board of Directors
4. Foster a collaborative, mission-driven culture

Community Relations & Advocacy

1. Serve as primary spokesperson and ambassador
2. Maintain tribal relationships
3. Support menstrual equity advocacy
4. Oversee communications and donor acknowledgment
5. Coordinate newsletter production with volunteers
6. Maintain strategic partnerships

Qualifications

Required

1. Demonstrated knowledge of, and commitment to, Indigenous communities
2. Nonprofit management experience
3. Strong financial management skills
4. Excellence in organizational management
5. Experience in fundraising and donor relations
6. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
7. Ability to work effectively with Indigenous communities
8. Based in or willing to relocate to D.C./Maryland/Virginia area
9. Valid driver's license and ability to travel

Preferred

1. Experience with distribution/logistics management
2. Knowledge of period poverty and menstrual equity issues
3. Experience managing volunteer programs
4. Grant writing and management experience
5. Knowledge of Tribal Nations sovereignty and governance
6. Experience with founder transitions
7. Background in public health or education

Working Conditions

1. Part-time position (20-25 hours per week)
2. Regular presence required at DMV-area warehouse for physical work of inventorying and packing supplies
3. Flexible scheduling available
4. Some travel required to partner sites and tribal communities
5. Occasional evening/weekend work for events and programs
6. Must be able to lift and move boxes of supplies

Compensation

1. Competitive salary commensurate with experience (range: $40,000 to $45,000 annually for this part-time position)
2. Pro-rated benefits package to be developed
3. Professional development opportunities
4. Flexible work arrangements where possible

To Apply

Please send an email stating your interest and qualifications to jobs@kweksociety.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

The Kwek Society is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse organization. Indigenous women are strongly encouraged to apply.