Executive Director

Cohere Life•Apache Junction, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Executive Director Blossom Rock | Apache Junction, AZ $115,000–$125,000 + Comprehensive Benefits + 16 Paid Holidays Hiring range based on experience, skills, and qualifications. Collaboration. Authenticity. Connection. Balance. At Cohere, we believe community is the most valuable amenity. We do more than manage communities—we help create places where people connect, belong, and thrive. By partnering with some of the nation’s most innovative master-planned communities, we create places residents are proud to call home and where meaningful relationships flourish. We’re looking for an Executive Director to lead our team at Blossom Rock, a fast-growing community in Apache Junction nestled against the backdrop of the Superstition Mountains. Bringing desert living to life in the East Valley, Blossom Rock is home to a mix of young families, empty nesters, and residents drawn to an active, outdoor lifestyle. In this role, you’ll provide overall leadership for the community, guiding operations, governance, resident engagement, communications, financial performance, and team development. You’ll also serve as a key partner to the developer and other stakeholders, helping translate the vision for Blossom Rock into thoughtful strategy and strong day-to-day execution. This is an opportunity for an experienced community leader to shape the next chapter of a growing master-planned community while building trusted relationships with residents, partners, board members, and the team around you. If you’re a strong people leader who can balance strategy, operations, relationships, and accountability, we’d love to meet you.

Requirements

8+ years of progressive experience in community management, community operations, nonprofit management, community development, or a related field.
5+ years of people leadership experience, including responsibility for team performance, development, and accountability.
Experience leading within a large-scale master-planned community strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience developing and managing budgets and translating strategic priorities into operating plans.
Strong ability to build trusted relationships with developers, boards, residents, team members, and external stakeholders.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including confidence presenting to both small and large groups.
Strong organizational judgment, problem-solving ability, and comfort making independent decisions.
Experience with community governance, real estate/community development, municipal or public agencies, communications, or volunteer leadership is beneficial.
CAI CMCA or PCAM designation and a college degree preferred.
Must be comfortable commuting to and working onsite in Apache Junction.
Ability to provide reliable transportation and maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading within a large-scale master-planned community strongly preferred.
Experience with community governance, real estate/community development, municipal or public agencies, communications, or volunteer leadership is beneficial.
CAI CMCA or PCAM designation and a college degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the Community: Provide overall leadership for Blossom Rock, overseeing community operations, governance, engagement, communications, amenities, programs, and associated budgets.
Build, coach, and lead a high-performing Community Life team with clear expectations, accountability, and a strong commitment to service.
Keep the community’s vision, priorities, and long-term success at the center of decision-making.
Serve as a visible and trusted leader for residents, team members, partners, and other community stakeholders.
Build Strategy & Drive Results: Develop and execute a comprehensive strategic plan across community operations, engagement, and communications.
Develop the annual budget and operating plan and monitor performance against established goals.
Bring strong financial stewardship to community decisions, balancing resident experience with long-term operational and financial health.
Turn broader community goals into clear priorities, action plans, and measurable results.
Partner With the Developer & Stakeholders: Serve as the central point of contact for community information and stakeholder needs.
Work closely with Brookfield and collaboratively with other Brookfield communities to maintain strong communication and keep the developer informed.
Partner with boards, residents, developer representatives, vendors, local organizations, and other stakeholders to solve problems and move priorities forward.
Build relationships grounded in transparency, collaboration, and mutual respect.
Strengthen Community Life: Create opportunities that deepen connection, belonging, participation, and pride within Blossom Rock.
Support governance and Community Standards through education, collaboration, and thoughtful communication.
Develop relationships with local government, schools, civic organizations, nonprofits, and other community partners.
Look for opportunities to bring people and resources together in ways that strengthen the community over time.

Benefits

Medical coverage available on your first day
Employer-paid dental coverage
Vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Employer-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability coverage
Pet insurance options
Employee Assistance Program with mental health, financial, legal, and family support resources
Travel assistance and identity theft protection
Complimentary will preparation services
Generous paid time off
16 paid holidays each year, including a Birthday Day and Volunteer Day, in addition to PTO
Professional development and growth opportunities