Winrock International

Director, US Entrepreneurship

Arkansas · Director

Sponsorship not specified$140k-$160kDetected 34 days ago

Business DevelopmentBudgetingLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

About the role

Provide strategic direction to advance entrepreneurship programming in the Delta region, with a particular focus on Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi, as well as Alabama, Tennessee, and Missouri.
Guide the entrepreneurship team in crafting an updated value proposition, leveraging Winrock's wins and successes to date, while identifying new opportunities for impact in the communities we serve.
Oversee timely, compelling proposals, reports, and donor communications that reflect the Center's and Winrock' vision and results.

Responsibilities

Engage staff in new business development, grant design, and partnership cultivation.
Lead concept development into competitive proposal design.
Recruit, mentor, and develop a diverse and high-performing team within a human-centered, collaborative culture.
Build and sustain strategic, cross-sector relationships that elevate program visibility and impact.
Winrock aims to further develop our entrepreneurship ecosystem support and offerings, growing our role as a backbone organization to support investment and economic development across the Delta region.
With the starting point being our home state of Arkansas, we are looking for a locally based leader to join our team to lead a new chapter of Winrock's entrepreneurship offerings.
Integrate data, outcomes, and partner feedback into continuous program and strategy improvement.

Requirements

Holistic, extensive U.S. entrepreneurship system knowledge, experience, and thought leadership, especially in issues relating to economic and rural development in the Delta states.
Broad partnership development experience and deep industry relationships, including with leading nonprofits, federal and state agencies, funders, and the private sector.
Proven expertise in financial management, with extensive budget development and management responsibilities of multi-project portfolios.
Deep understanding of the US funding landscape, including demonstrated experience in securing and managing diverse funding streams, particularly from the US government and philanthropic sources.
This is a national search, however Winrock is looking to hire a Director based in Northwest Arkansas or with the ability to work out of NW Arkansas 2-3 days per week.
Holistic, extensive U.S. entrepreneurship system knowledge, experience, and thought leadership, especially in issues relating to economic and rural development in the Delta states. Priority states for US Programs include Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, and Missouri.
Proven experience leading and growing teams of talented professionals, including remote teams, while managing organizational priorities and relationships.
Demonstrated sector thought leadership.
This is a national search, however Winrock is looking to hire a Director based in Northwest Arkansas or with the ability to work out of NW Arkansas 2-3 days per week. Our recruitment will only consider candidates based in Arkansas or willing to relocate to Arkansas.
Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required

Nice to have

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
Master's Degree preferred.

Compensation

$140,000-$160,000, depending on skills and relevant experience. Winrock offers a strong benefits package.
No phone calls, please. Candidates selected to move forward will be contacted by email.

Benefits

Champion innovation, systems learning, and collaboration to drive field leadership and impact.

Company info

We are seeking a visionary, seasoned, and passionate leader, with a deep interest in seeing the Delta region grow and thrive, to join us as Winrock's new Director for US Entrepreneurship.

Equal opportunity

Winrock is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people.

Apply directly at Winrock International →Create a free account for alerts like this View Winrock International immigration profile

This listing is sourced directly from Winrock International's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.