Senior Director of Learning – Impact

Thousand Currents

Senior Director leading learning, evaluation, and impact systems for Thousand Currents, a funder supporting grassroots movements in food, climate, and economic justice. Guiding data-driven adaptation and organizational learning globally.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $152,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading learning and evaluation initiatives within social justice philanthropy, with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making and collaborative practices. Proven ability to develop methodologies and tools that enhance organizational learning and impact across diverse teams.

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10+ Years Senior-Level ExperienceStrong Project ManagementExperience with CRM SystemsExcellent Written and Oral CommunicationStrong Facilitation Skills

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Hard Skills

Learning Systems DevelopmentData Collection and AnalysisOrganizational Learning FrameworksEvaluation MethodologiesImpact AssessmentCollective SensemakingStrategic ReflectionsCase Study DevelopmentBudget ManagementQuality Control

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingEffective CollaborationFlexibilityCreativityTeam Orientation

Tools & Technologies

Knowledge Management SystemsOnline Learning PlatformsData Analysis ToolsCRM Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Passport

Industry Keywords

Social Justice PhilanthropyFood SovereigntyAgroecologyEnergy DemocracyClimate JusticeStewardship of the CommonsEconomic JusticeMovement-Aligned Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Champion and oversee Thousand Currents’ values-aligned organizational learning approach and framework
Partner with the Executive Team to build systems, culture, and practices that foster learning and demonstrate impact
Refine learning systems, tools, processes, and the online Learning Platform
Define annual priorities and budget for the Learning & Impact function
Develop methodologies, standards, processes, and tools for data collection, analysis, collective sensemaking, and adaptation
Integrate data and learning practices across teams and maintain annual information-aggregation rhythms
Support data gathering from grantee partners and lead quality control and analysis
Steward responsible data practices across the organization
Guide compelling stories and strategic dissemination of learning with the Communications Team
Build relationships and facilitate organization-wide reflections, collective sensemaking, and team-based reflection
Provide technical assistance to teams embedding learning systems and practices
Support evidence- and data-based decision-making and organizational performance review
Attract, develop, coach, and retain high-performance team members
Manage staff policies, workloads, collaboration, and team support
Participate in staff meetings, retreats, trainings, organizational activities, fundraising drives, and annual events
Manage regular administration, receipts, reimbursements, scheduling, travel planning, filing, and HR paperwork
Model Thousand Currents’ values and contribute to a positive organizational culture

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of senior-level experience leading learning, evaluation, applied research, or a closely related field
Experience in social justice philanthropy, movement-aligned organizations, applied research institutions, or comparable settings
Knowledge of one or more thematic areas including food sovereignty, agroecology, energy democracy, climate justice, stewardship of the commons, or economic justice
Experience partnering with social justice and movement formations, especially in the global majority
Track record developing and implementing processes that advance rigor and learning across an organization
Demonstrated ability to build relationships of trust and effective collaboration
Strong project management experience and excellent organizational skills
Experience with CRM and/or knowledge management systems
Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to explain complex concepts
Experience leading major analytical and knowledge products, including strategic reflections, evaluations, retrospective studies, and case studies
Strong facilitation skills and experience designing spaces for collective sensemaking and reflection
Flexibility, creativity, and ability to contribute at strategic and tactical levels
Humility, self-awareness, accessibility, intellectual curiosity, and genuine team orientation
Ability to work effectively in a fully remote, geographically dispersed, culturally diverse team across multiple time zones
Availability to travel up to 10% of the time
Valid passport required
Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are not provided
Resume or CV and targeted cover letter required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Salary of $152,000 USD per year
Fully remote work
Flexible work environment
Reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Up to 10% annual travel
Professional development through participation in staff meetings, retreats, trainings, and organizational activities