Senior Director – Church and Community

Urban Strategies

Senior Director leading community development programs for faith-based organization. Overseeing multiple national initiatives to strengthen pastoral leaders and promote community wellbeing.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic planning, program management, and community development within faith-based organizations, with a strong commitment to fostering collaboration and social impact.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master’s Degree In Theology8 Years Of Leadership ExperienceProgram ManagementStrategic PlanningUnderstanding Of Hispanic Culture

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Hard Skills

Program Evaluation FrameworksData AnalysisTheory Of ChangeLogic Model Framework

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsPartnership-BuildingCollaborationAccountabilityInnovation

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit OrganizationsFaith-Based OrganizationsCommunity DevelopmentPastoral FormationCongregational Life

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Lead the design of new church and community development programs that align with organizational mission and strategic priorities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.