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digdeep

Director, Colonias Water Project

El Paso, Texas · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationPublic Speaking

About the role

  • The Director, Colonias Water Project will lead DigDeep's work to expand water access in Colonias and Colonia-like communities in Texas and the Southwest.
  • This role requires an expert navigator of the Texas water and political landscape, with the credibility to engage state and regional agencies and the ability to build trust with Colonia residents.
  • The Director will shape both tangible water projects and create systems-change, bridging technical solutions, political advocacy, and grassroots relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with CPO to develop a comprehensive project plan for DigDeep's work in the Texas Colonias informed by strategy and data
  • develop strategies for serving these communities based on their unique needs. Ensure projects not only connect homes but strengthen long-term governance and financing mechanisms for sustainable service delivery.
  • Design, develop timelines, and implement individual projects within the larger Colonias portfolio, including new water projects from start to finish
  • maintain productivity records including construction reports, inventory, and other datasets.
  • Collaborate with CPO to develop a comprehensive project plan for DigDeep's work in the Texas Colonias informed by strategy and data; set multi-year targets and timelines.
  • Identify communities in the region needing WASH assistance; develop strategies for serving these communities based on their unique needs.
  • Design, develop timelines, and implement individual projects within the larger Colonias portfolio, including new water projects from start to finish; monitor work plans and ensure objectives are met in a safe, timely and complete manner.
  • Oversee program staff and monitor work plans to ensure objectives and work plans are met in a timely and complete manner and within budget; maintain productivity records including construction reports, inventory, and other datasets.
  • Routinely visit all partners and project sites.
  • Own local partner relationships; guide partners as they collaborate on project implementation; deliver funding, supplies and technical assistance, monitor their progress and proactively manage conflict.

Nice to have

  • El Paso, TX strongly preferred (able to spend 1-2 weeks in El Paso/month at a minimum
  • with frequent travel to Dallas required as well)
  • Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent professional experience preferred

Compensation

  • $100,000/year - $112,000/year DOE
  • Level: Director I
  • Reports To: Chief Program Officer (CPO)
  • Manages: Project Assistants; Project Coordinators; Project Officers
  • Supported By: Project Assistant, People & Culture Manager, Finance Manager, Operations Manager; This position will work closely with the Director of Policies & Coalitions to ensure alignment between project-level implementation and broader advocacy efforts
  • Start Date: ASAP, open until filled

Benefits

  • Translates business vision and strategy into winning tactics and plans to deliver excellent results for the organization.
  • Education/Experience Preferences: Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent professional experience preferred
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