The Senior Director of Community Infrastructure provides strategic and operational leadership for Communities Unlimited’s multi-state Community Infrastructure Department. This executive role oversees regional program delivery, grant and contract implementation, and organizational initiatives that support rural communities through infrastructure development, technical assistance, and capacity-building services.
As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Senior Director leads Regional Area Directors and the Grant Management & Compliance Team to ensure high-quality program execution, measurable community impact, and alignment with organizational priorities. The role is responsible for advancing cross-department collaboration, developing funding and earned-income opportunities, strengthening leadership capacity, and representing the organization with federal, state, philanthropic, and national partners.
The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with experience managing complex programs, leading high-performing teams, overseeing grant-funded initiatives, and building partnerships that advance rural infrastructure and community development goals.
This is work from home role; however, candidates must reside in one of the follow states: AL, AR, LA, OK, MS, TN or TX.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions Flexible Spending Accounts Company-paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance Employer 401k Match Paid holiday, vacation and sick time.
Requirements
- Education
- Option A: Bachelor’s degree in public administration, engineering, environmental science, planning, business, nonprofit management, or a closely related field required, and 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in rural infrastructure programs, community development, or federal/state program implementation.
- Option B: High school degree or equivalent is required and 19+ years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing multi-regional teams, large-scale technical assistance or infrastructure programs, and complex grant-funded portfolios exceeding $7 million annually.
- Strong knowledge of federal and state infrastructure and community development funding, including grants management, budget oversight, revenue development, and performance tracking.
- Proven ability to translate organizational strategy into operational plans, drive measurable outcomes, and lead staff development, succession planning, and performance management initiatives.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and partnership-building skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across government agencies, philanthropic organizations, utilities, community partners, and virtual work environments.
- Must maintain a valid driver's license, have reliable transportation, an acceptable driving record, and at least the state minimum personal liability auto insurance coverage.
Must be authorized to work in the USA.
Summary of Essential Job Duties
- Provide strategic leadership and direction for Community Infrastructure programs to advance organizational priorities, rural community impact, and long-term program growth.
- Lead and support Regional Area Directors to ensure effective program delivery, operational accountability, staff development, and consistent quality of technical assistance and community engagement services.
- Oversee implementation of multi-year grants and contracts, ensuring compliance, achievement of deliverables, successful funder engagement, and alignment with program goals.
- Manage departmental budgets, revenue targets, and resource development efforts, including identifying earned-income opportunities and supporting fundraising and partnership initiatives.
- Serve as a collaborative member of the Senior Leadership Team to strengthen cross-department coordination, operational excellence, workforce planning, and organizational innovation.
- Represent the organization with federal, state, philanthropic, and national partners while advocating for rural infrastructure investment, policy priorities, and community development initiatives.
EOE
Compensation details: 113000-120000 Yearly Salary
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