Senior Director Community Infrastructure at Communities Unlimited, Inc.

United States

$113k - $120k

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