Director of Strategic Community Development

Love building relationships and creating partnerships that make a lasting community impact?

Want to use your fundraising, communications, and leadership skills to drive meaningful organizational growth?

Enjoy working in a collaborative environment where no two days are the same?

Passionate about connecting communities, organizations, and leaders around a shared purpose?

Did you answer yes to any of these questions? If so, then Via Mobility Services may be the place for you.

Being a Director of Strategic Community Development has its Advantages

You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:

• A warm and friendly atmosphere, with a collaborative team
• A role where you can interact and make a difference in a life
• A role where you can grow and put your innovative skills to work
• The ability to bring your dog to work with you
• Employee Discounts including T-Mobile, Gym Memberships, Pet Benefits & more 

The Director of Strategic Community Development provides leadership in advancing Via Mobility Services' (VMS) mission through strategic fundraising, communications, grant development, community engagement, and external relations. This position is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive strategies that increase organizational awareness, strengthen stakeholder relationships, diversify revenue opportunities, and position Via as a leader in innovative transportation solutions.

The starting pay range for this position is $105,000-$110,000

Keywords: director of community engagement, director of development, business development, partner engagement, community relations, planning and community development  

Competitive Benefits:

• Paid Training! Paid Time-Off!
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program Employee assistance Program
• Access to Pet Insurance discounts
• Special employee only discounts
• Credit Union Memberships
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• Stability and longevity with a growing, sustainable, and innovative company

Learn more about why we are a great place to work:

https://viacolorado.org/work-with-us/careers/employee-benefits/

About Via Mobility Services

We are a vibrant, accomplished nonprofit with a culture built on four key values – teamwork, honesty, integrity and a passion for helping others.

Via team members have a common goal: to provide our clients with mobility and transportation options that enhance a quality of life, self-sufficiency, and access to the community.  Since 1979, Via has helped tens of thousands of seniors and people with disabilities live more independent lives.  We also serve our community through volunteer driver training programs, disability awareness education and advocacy, human service collaborations and partnerships, community transit offerings and contracting capabilities.

Via Mobility Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO).

Qualifications for the Director of Strategic Community Development:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Journalism, or a related field is required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit development, communications, fundraising, grants management, public relations, or strategic planning.
• Minimum of three (3) years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience managing complex communications initiatives and community partnerships.
• Experience working with nonprofit boards and executive leadership preferred.