Executive Director

Unify America

Executive Director for Unify Akron leading civic initiatives to establish civic infrastructure in Akron. Responsible for community engagement, fundraising, and managing relationships with stakeholders.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeAkron • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $100,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide overall leadership for Unify Akron.
Steward relationships with public officials, funders, and community partners.
Build a strong internal team and ensure Unify Akron’s work delivers real-world impact.
Balance vision with execution to grow Unify Akron into a durable civic institution.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Senior leadership experience in nonprofit, civic, public-sector, community organizing, and/or philanthropic settings.
Demonstrated experience working with elected officials, funders, and community leaders.
Fundraising or resource development experience with successful outcomes.
Strong judgment, political awareness, and commitment to nonpartisanship.
Deep respect for community voice and democratic process.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401k match up to 5%.
Internet and phone reimbursement.
A healthy, appreciative, feedback-driven workplace.
Flexible, self-managed PTO.
A flexible, hybrid work environment.

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Soft Skills

leadershiprelationship managementteam buildingjudgmentpolitical awarenesscommitment to nonpartisanshiprespect for community voiceunderstanding of democratic process