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Executive Director

Location

Texas

Posted

4 days ago

Salary

$250K - $275K / year

Seniority

Lead

10 yrs expEnglishRealm

Job Description

Executive Director

Empatico

• Oversee all civic programming to engage and galvanize a movement of citizens who are actively supporting Builders work and values and can work to hold the government accountable to the will of the people. • Move digital followers through the pipeline of engagement– from clicks and likes to using their voice to affect policy. • Develop the toolkit: educational workshops, training programs and tools to service the audience of Builders and encourage flexible thinking. • Create a credentialing system, volunteer programs, local chapters, and/or town halls to move members through the pipeline of engagement. • Build, grow and lead a high-performing team. • Foster a culture of Builders within the organization focusing on role clarity for individuals, strong and aligned OKRs and professional development opportunities. • Manage program budgets and resources efficiently. • Develop and execute a multi-year fundraising strategy to key stakeholders in Texas to support Texas-focused programs. • Identify and pursue funding opportunities through grants, partnerships, and donor relationships. • Develop and implement strategies to grow grassroots membership and the Movement Partner coalition. • Develop best-in-class mechanisms for encouraging local elected officials to stay accountable to the will of the people. • Act as a public-facing spokesperson for Builders Texas, attending conferences and events, as well as conducting interviews with both local and national media. • Collaborate with Builders Media to align media campaigns, civic engagement and educational initiatives. • Implement impact measurement frameworks to track program effectiveness and outcomes.

Job Requirements

  • At least 10 years of experience leading initiatives, coalitions, or programs, ideally in the political realm, in civic engagement, or community impact as an Executive Director or CEO of a mission-driven organization.
  • Deep knowledge of the political, cultural, and social landscape, both in Texas and nationally, gained through experience working in or alongside the government, community organizing, or civic engagement.
  • Strong written, verbal, and presentational communication skills.
  • Experience building and scaling programs or initiatives from the ground up.
  • A proven ability to bring diverse groups together to achieve common goals.
  • Expertise in managing complex projects, including event planning, stakeholder coordination, and budget oversight.

Benefits

  • Competitive annual salary [$250,000 - 275,000].
  • 25 days of paid time off, 5 sick days, and 20 personal days.
  • Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance with base level plans covered at 100% by Builders.
  • Life and AD&D Insurance.
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability.
  • Flexible remote work environment.
  • 12 holiday/office closures per year + summer Fridays in July and August.
  • Retirement plan with employer matching program.
  • Charitable gift-matching program.

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