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.

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