About the Role

Forward Tennessee and its affiliated 501(c)(4), Tennessee Progress, are seeking a full-time Executive Director to lead a growing communications-support organization supporting progressive coalition partners across the state.

The Executive Director provides visionary leadership for Forward Tennessee and Tennessee Progress, ensuring the organization effectively strengthens the communications power, reach, and influence of its partners across organizing, elections, and legislative advocacy.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned leader with deep experience in organizing, political communications, and coalition work. You can articulate complex ideas simply, create clarity in ambiguity, and inspire others to champion a shared narrative. You are an exceptional manager and relationship-builder who can drive results in a fast-moving environment. As chief champion of the mission, you also ensure the organization’s tools, resources, and support meaningfully expan...