Community Development Director
Community Development Director
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Job Description
Community Action. Inc of Central Texas
Job Vacancy #2538
Program:
Agency
Position:
Community Development Director
Location:
The Village Main San Marcos Texas
Status:
Regular Full Time
Schedule:
MonFri; 8AM 5PM
Salary:
$70000 $76000/Annually
(commensurate w/experience & education)
Reports To:
Executive Director
Date Posted:
April 14 2025
Application Deadline: Open Until April 28 2025
MISSION
Helping Central Texas improve economic selfreliance through a wide range of services and community partnerships.
STRATEGIC FUNCTION
To develop and manage a process to regrant St. Davids Foundation resources through a communitydirected and participatory process that reflects the needs voices and priorities of communities with the greatest health needs. Secondarily to begin the work of establishing a process by which CAI can develop a formal fund development program to benefit all CAI programs.
OPERATING PRINCIPLES
- Lifelong Learning: Seeks innovative opportunities to expand knowledge skills and experiences.
- Effective Communication: Provides well thoughtout concise and timely oral and written information.
- Teamwork: Considers group effort more important than individual effort.
- High Personal Standards: Sets challenging goals and continuously seeks feedback and opportunities to improve performance.
- Flexibility: Accepts other viewpoints shifts strategies if necessary and adjusts to changing work priorities.
- Concern for Accuracy and Effectiveness: Considers how work impacts both short term and longterm operating efficiencies.
- Initiative: Is proactive rather than reactive.
- Courteous and Respectful: Ensures all business dealings and relationships are conducted fairly and honestly.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Grantmaking Process Development & Management:
- Design and implement a participatory grantmaking framework that aligns with community needs and priorities.
- Develop and oversee application selection and reporting processes that emphasize equity transparency and community engagement.
- Cultivate relationships with community stakeholders local nonprofit organizations; and to inform and strengthen the grantmaking strategy.
- Establish procedures and tools for evaluating the programs effectiveness.
- Monitor program effectiveness ensuring continuous improvement and impact measurement.
- Facilitate advisory groups and community decisionmaking bodies to ensure meaningful participation in funding decisions.
- Provide regular reports and updates on grant distribution impact outcomes and lessons learned.
Strategic Planning & Program Development:
- Align grantmaking activities with the mission vision and strategic plan of the St. Davids Foundation.
- Establish goals objectives tasks and timelines to achieve program success.
- Ensure adherence to best practices in nonprofit and participatory grantmaking.
Collaboration Community Engagement & Reporting:
- Serve as a liaison between CAI St. Davids Foundation and community partners to ensure alignment and shared goals.
- Provide technical assistance capacitybuilding support and strategic guidance to funded organizations.
- Represent CAI in community meetings conferences and sectorwide collaborations related to equitable grantmaking and fund development.
- Provide relevant information reports and recommendations to the Executive Director and Board of Directors as needed.
- Work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure program alignment and efficiency.
- Implement policies approved by the Board of Directors
Fund Development Strategy:
- Conduct an initial assessment to identify opportunities for creating a sustainable fund development program for CAI.
- Collaborate with leadership and key stakeholders to design a framework of a fund development plan for CAI.
- Support the development of a process of funding proposals donor engagement strategies and longterm sustainability planning.
Financial & Administrative Oversight:
- Manage the fiscal aspects of the program including budgeting financial reporting and compliance with funding guidelines.
- Ensure funds are distributed in alignment with St. Davids Foundation and CAI priorities and community needs.
- Maintain accountability and transparency in all financial and administrative operations related to the program.
- Establish clear criteria for selecting candidates conduct thorough interviews and make informed recommendations for hiring or termination based on organizational needs and performance evaluations.
- Identify training needs and develop programs to enhance employee skills knowledge and performance. Provide leadership and guidance to staff ensuring they understand their roles and responsibilities while fostering a positive work environment through regular communication and support.
- Implement an efficient performance evaluation process to assess employee performance provide constructive feedback and identify areas for professional growth. Establish a clear framework for addressing employee misconduct or performance issues recommending appropriate disciplinary actions in accordance with company policies to ensure fairness and consistency.
General Indicators:
- Submits time sheets accurately and on time to supervisor.
- Submits mileage accurately and on time to supervisor.
- Attends all staff and other meetings as assigned.
- Manages time effectively.
- Be a positive role model.
- Maintains confidentiality: records client services and staff.
- Adheres to agencys best practices related to time and leave.
- Dress is appropriate to work environment.
- Maintains professionalism.
- Maintains a safe orderly and clean environment.
- Willing to work at alternative locations.
- All other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENT/QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred:
- Masters degree in public administration nonprofit management finance or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in grantmaking or nonprofit management.
- Strong understanding of participatory grantmaking and communityled funding models.
- Experience working with diverse communities particularly those experiencing health and economic disparities.
- Excellent leadership project management and strategic planning skills.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (i.e. ability to speak and read in both languages).
Required:
- Bachelors degree in a relevant field (e.g. nonprofit management public administration social work or related area)
- Minimum of 57 years of experience in grantmaking nonprofit leadership or community development.
- Deep understanding of participatory grantmaking grant management equitycentered funding models and communitydriven decisionmaking.
- Demonstrated experience in fund development including donor relations grant proposal writing and revenue diversification.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to design implement and evaluate complex programs.
- Evidence of excellent communication and facilitation skills with a commitment to community engagement and collaboration.
- Experience collaborating with local partners.
- Experience collaborating with outside funders.
- Strong computer skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work onsite (San Marcos Texas)
- Access to a reliable vehicle.
- Willingness to travel to target areas in the community.
Physical Requirements:
- NA
Other Requirements:
- Valid Texas Drivers LicenseClass C.
- Vehicle insurance (personal injury and liability).
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
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