Summary

Over Zero, a fiscally sponsored project of Hopewell Fund, was created to prevent and address political and identity-based violence and underlying risk factors, including dangerous rhetoric and scapegoating, threats to democracy, and polarization. We have a particular focus on the role of communication as a powerful tool to either drive or counteract these dynamics. While predominantly U.S.-focused, we have roots in international peacebuilding and atrocity prevention work. We envision a world free from identity-based violence and other forms of political violence and group-targeted harm.

We are seeking a creative, experienced, and collaborative leader to serve as our next Executive Director. The Executive Director will work closely with Over Zero’s experienced and dedicated team to steward the organization at a critical moment in our growth and impact. The current moment calls for a leader who can maintain a focus on medium- and longer-term priorities while adapting strategically to a complex and evolving context, and who will maintain our momentum as we expand our reach. The Executive Director will manage a team of fifteen, guiding the organization through a dynamic time of change, risk, and opportunity. The ideal candidate will bring: a blend of emotional intelligence; strategic, analytical, and creative thinking; humility; a commitment to strong and healthy workplace cultures; and significant relevant senior nonprofit leadership experience.

This is a remote position based in the United States. The role requires regular travel in the U.S. for trainings, partner meetings, team retreats, and other convenings. The salary range for this position is $200,000 - $250,000 with a generous benefits package.

To Apply

More information about Over Zero may be found at: www.projectoverzero.org.

This search is being led by Ellen LaPointe, Emily McCarthy, and Ebony Breaux-Liang of NPAG. We invite applications with a resume and cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications via NPAG’s candidate portal. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we anticipate interviews to begin in June 2025. Should you have questions, candidate nominations, or if you need assistance or accommodations in the application process, please contact Ebony Breaux-Liang at ebony@npag.com.

Over Zero is a project of Hopewell Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. Hopewell is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. Hopewell’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.

Hopewell participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with employees’ Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the United States. Job candidates and employees authorized to work may not be discriminated against on the basis of national origin or citizenship status.