Urban Strategies

Senior Director – Church and Community

Urban Strategies

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Virginia • United States

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Salary

💰 $70,000 - $85,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Provide vision and direction for a portfolio of programs that support pastoral, congregational, and community development.
  • Ensure strategic alignment between programs and organizational priorities.
  • Develop and monitor annual goals, outcomes, and evaluation frameworks for each program.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership in strategic planning and resource development.
  • Integrate and coach program directors and managers, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
  • Oversee program budgets, deliverables, and compliance with grant and partnership agreements.
  • Ensure consistent systems for program planning, implementation, reporting, and impact evaluation.
  • Oversee development of program logic models, theories of change, and measurable outcomes for all initiatives.
  • Lead the design of new church and community development programs that align with organizational mission and strategic priorities, including the program logic model, theories of change, and measurable outcomes.
  • Identify community needs and opportunities through data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and field insights to inform program design.
  • Develop frameworks and models for church engagement, leadership development, and community impact initiatives.
  • Cultivate relationships with faith-based networks, community partners, and foundations to advance shared mission and goals.
  • Develop and maintain systems that effectively connect and engage key stakeholders with Urban Strategies’ mission and programs.
  • Support proposal development, fundraising, and stewardship of donor relationships.
  • Represent the organization at conferences, coalitions, and public events.
  • Build strategic partnerships with denominations, community organizations, and academic institutions to inform and enhance program design.
  • Promote professional development opportunities for staff.
  • Provide direction for the creation of training materials, workshops, and digital learning platforms.
  • Guide the development of new initiatives and resources that address emerging needs in congregational and community wellbeing.
  • Encourage learning, reflection, and the sharing of best practices across programs.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in theology, community development, organizational leadership, higher education, or a related field (Practical Theology and Doctorate preferred).
  • 8 years of progressive leadership experience in nonprofit, faith-based, or community development organizations, and pastoral.
  • Proven experience managing multiple programs and supervising senior staff.
  • Strong understanding of Hispanic culture, Christian traditions, congregational life, pastoral formation, and community development.
  • Excellent strategic planning, communication, and partnership-building skills.
  • Commitment to faith-rooted social impact.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders.
  • Experience analyzing data and using the theory of change and logic model framework.
  • Mission-driven, collaborative, and adaptable to changing needs.
Benefits
  • Remote work for eligible positions.
  • Medical and Dental is paid 95% by company and 5% by employee (individual or family).
  • Vision is covered 100% (individual or family).
  • 401K matched contributions up to 4%.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Vacation time is generous but varies depending on program and position.
  • 9 Sick Days and 11 Holidays.
  • Every teammate gets long and short-term disability free.
  • Positions that require laptops, the company provides one.
  • Positions that require cellphone, company issues one.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
program managementdata analysistheory of changelogic modelbudget oversightevaluation frameworksprogram designstakeholder engagementfundraisingproposal development
Soft Skills
strategic planningcommunicationpartnership-buildingcollaborationaccountabilityinnovationleadershipadaptabilitymission-drivenprofessional development
Certifications
Master’s degreeDoctorate in Practical Theology