Director, Communities of Practice, Capacity Building

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take charge of the design and implementation of Communities of Practice and a capacity-building strategy.

• Establish a new community for advanced math nonprofit providers while continuing collaboration with core nonprofit HQIM providers.

• Create and lead in-person gatherings and virtual sessions for CEOs and executive teams.

• Identify both internal and external experts to enhance impact.

• Oversee logistical arrangements for in-person events, including venues, travel, vendors, budgets, agendas, and overall execution.

• Collect feedback, assess outcomes, and continually refine content and design.

• Discover insights that promote innovation across the portfolio and the broader field.

• Manage work plans, timelines, and deliverables across both internal teams and external consultants, facilitators, and subject-matter experts.

• Oversee technical assistance investments for Community of Practice and HQIM Accelerator organizations.

• Identify organizational requirements and connect organizations with advisors or consultants.

• Develop and maintain systems utilizing Notion, Slack, Google Workspace, Airtable, Claude, and AI automation.

• Define and manage workstreams while ensuring reporting aligns with agreed-upon goals.

• Lead and monitor HQIM 2030 special projects, including strategic planning, progress tracking, grant reporting, communications, and insights.

• Collaborate with HQIM 2030 colleagues, Cambiar programs, consultants, facilitators, advisors, CEOs, and executive teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• 7+ years of experience working within or alongside nonprofit, edtech, or for-profit organizations focusing on scale, sustainability, and impact.

• A specific example of an organization you have assisted and the resulting changes.

• Experience in designing and facilitating cohorts, peer networks, or gatherings for senior leaders or entrepreneurs.

• Proven track record of hands-on execution within a lean team, including event planning, vendor management, budget oversight, and project tracking.

• Strong systems-thinking skills to translate strategy into actionable work plans and execute them effectively.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Capacity to build trusted relationships with CEOs and executive teams, facilitating open discussions.

• Proficiency in using AI tools, Claude, Slack, Notion, Airtable, and Google Workspace.

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

• A great sense of humor.

• Willingness to travel for in-person learning sessions and internal team meetings up to once a month.

• Comfortable working remotely and experienced in collaborating across various time zones.

• Advanced math knowledge and/or direct experience with HQIM or curriculum is preferred as a desirable asset.

• Experience in capital stewardship managing grants/consulting budgets and reporting to funders is preferred as a desirable asset.

🏝️ Benefits

• Salary range of $130,000-$155,000 per year, depending on experience, location, and aligned title.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Paid vacation and sick leave.

• Recognized organizational holidays throughout the year.

• Optional 401(k) Retirement Plan.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• HSA/FSA options.

• Pet insurance available.

• Stipends to help cover phone and internet expenses.

• Home office setup stipend.

• Wellness stipend.

• Team retreats and meetings held throughout the year.