Executive Director

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

📋 Description

• Supervise all civic programming to inspire and mobilize a community of citizens actively endorsing Builders' mission and values, ensuring government accountability to the populace.

• Guide digital followers through the engagement pipeline—from mere clicks and likes to amplifying their voices to influence policy.

• Create a comprehensive toolkit that includes educational workshops, training programs, and resources to support Builders' audience and promote adaptable thinking.

• Establish a credentialing system, volunteer initiatives, local chapters, and/or town halls to facilitate member engagement progression.

• Build, nurture, and lead a high-performing team.

• Cultivate a Builders-centric culture within the organization, emphasizing role clarity, aligned OKRs, and opportunities for professional development.

• Efficiently manage program budgets and resources.

• Formulate and implement a multi-year fundraising strategy targeting key stakeholders in Texas to support Texas-focused initiatives.

• Seek and pursue funding opportunities through grants, partnerships, and donor engagements.

• Create and execute strategies to expand grassroots membership and the Movement Partner coalition.

• Develop top-tier mechanisms to ensure local elected officials remain accountable to the public's will.

• Serve as a public-facing representative for Builders Texas, participating in conferences and events, and engaging in interviews with both local and national media.

• Collaborate with Builders Media to synchronize media campaigns, civic engagement efforts, and educational programs.

• Implement impact measurement frameworks to evaluate program effectiveness and outcomes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience leading initiatives, coalitions, or programs, preferably within the political sphere, civic engagement, or community impact as an Executive Director or CEO of a mission-driven organization.

• Extensive knowledge of the political, cultural, and social landscape, both in Texas and nationally, acquired through experience in or alongside government, community organizing, or civic engagement.

• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

• Proven experience in building and scaling programs or initiatives from the ground up.

• Demonstrated ability to unite diverse groups to achieve shared objectives.

• Proficiency in managing complex projects, encompassing event planning, stakeholder coordination, and budget management.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive annual salary [$250,000 - 275,000].

• 25 days of paid time off, 5 sick days, and 20 personal days.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with base level plans fully covered by Builders.

• Life and AD&D Insurance.

• Short-term and Long-term Disability coverage.

• Flexible remote work environment.

• 12 holiday/office closures annually + summer Fridays in July and August.

• Retirement plan with employer matching contributions.

• Charitable gift-matching program.