Senior Director Community Infrastructure
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeRemote
location_onSouth Arch Street, Little Rock, Big Rock Township, Pulaski County, Arkansas, 72202, United States
About the Role
The Senior Director of Community Infrastructure provides strategic and operational leadership for Communities Unlimited’s multi-state Community Infrastructure Department. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, this executive role oversees regional program delivery, grant and contract implementation, and organizational initiatives designed to support rural communities through infrastructure development, technical assistance, and capacity-building services.
In this position, you will lead 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 pivotal in 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 a proven track record of managing complex programs, leading high-performing teams, overseeing grant-funded initiatives, and building partnerships that advance rural infrastructure and community development goals.
Work Environment
This is a remote work-from-home role. However, candidates must reside in one of the following states: AL, AR, LA, OK, MS, TN, or TX. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, an acceptable driving record, and state minimum personal liability auto insurance coverage are required to fulfill the role's travel and engagement needs.
Work location
Work model: Remote
South Arch Street, Little Rock, Big Rock Township, Pulaski County, Arkansas, 72202, United States
Little Rock, Arkansas
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleProvide strategic leadership for Community Infrastructure programs to advance organizational priorities
- check_circleLead Regional Area Directors to ensure effective program delivery and staff development
- check_circleOversee implementation of multi-year grants and contracts ensuring compliance and deliverables
- check_circleManage departmental budgets, revenue targets, and resource development efforts
- check_circleServe on the Senior Leadership Team to strengthen cross-department coordination
- check_circleRepresent the organization with federal, state, and philanthropic partners
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree in specified field OR High school degree
- verified15+ years leadership experience (with Bachelor's) or 19+ years (with High school)
- verifiedValid driver's license and reliable transportation
- verifiedState minimum personal liability auto insurance
- verifiedAuthorized to work in the USA
Benefits & Perks
check_circleMedical, dental, and vision insurancecheck_circleHealth Savings Account with annual employer contributionscheck_circleFlexible Spending Accountscheck_circleCompany-paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability and Basic Life InsuranceEmployer 401k Match
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Public Administration, Engineering, Environmental Science, Planning, Business, Nonprofit Management, Grant Management, Budget Oversight, Revenue Development, Performance Tracking.
Education: Bachelor's degree in specified fields required with 15+ years experience; High school degree or equivalent required with 19+ years experience.
Frequently asked questions about Senior Director Community Infrastructure at Communities Unlimited
What does a Senior Director Community Infrastructure at Communities Unlimited do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Senior Director Community Infrastructure at Communities Unlimited will provide strategic leadership for community infrastructure programs to advance organizational priorities; lead regional area directors to ensure effective program delivery and staff development; oversee implementation of multi-year grants and contracts ensuring compliance and deliverables; and manage departmental budgets, revenue targets, and resource development efforts.
What are the requirements for this Senior Director Community Infrastructure role?expand_more
Communities Unlimited is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's degree in specified field OR High school degree; 15+ years leadership experience (with Bachelor's) or 19+ years (with High school); Valid driver's license and reliable transportation; State minimum personal liability auto insurance; and Authorized to work in the USA.
Where is the Senior Director Community Infrastructure role at Communities Unlimited located?expand_more
Senior Director Community Infrastructure at Communities Unlimited is based in South Arch Street, Little Rock, Big Rock Township, Pulaski County, Arkansas, 72202, United States. This is a remote role.
Is this Senior Director Community Infrastructure job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Communities Unlimited has listed this Senior Director Community Infrastructure role as remote.
How much experience is required for this Senior Director Community Infrastructure role?expand_more
Senior Director Community Infrastructure at Communities Unlimited typically requires 15+ years of relevant experience at the executive level.
What skills do you need for the Senior Director Community Infrastructure role at Communities Unlimited?expand_more
Key skills for Senior Director Community Infrastructure at Communities Unlimited include Public Administration; Engineering; Environmental Science; Planning; Business; Nonprofit Management; Grant Management; and Budget Oversight.
What education is required for Senior Director Community Infrastructure at Communities Unlimited?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in specified fields required with 15+ years experience; and High school degree or equivalent required with 19+ years experience.
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Senior Director Community Infrastructure at Communities Unlimited is part of the accounting & finance job category on Recrutus.