Executive Director

Cohere • Buckeye, AZ

77d • $190,000 - $200,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for an Executive Director to lead our team at Verrado, one of the largest and most complex communities Cohere supports. With three governing entities, a nearly $20 million budget, continued growth, and a highly engaged community, this role requires an experienced executive who can balance strategic leadership with strong relationships and attention to detail. In this role, you'll provide executive leadership across community operations, governance, engagement, communications, strategic planning, and financial management while partnering closely with boards of directors, developer partners, residents, committees, vendors, and an experienced on-site leadership team. This is an opportunity to lead a highly visible, established master-planned community and help guide Verrado through its next chapter. If you're a confident, relationship-focused executive who can lead strong teams, navigate complex stakeholder relationships, manage significant operational and financial responsibility, and remain accessible and engaged within the community, we'd love to meet you.

Requirements

• 10–15 years of experience in one or more of the following: community-based organizations, nonprofit management, private or public organizations, community operations, governance, and/or community-building programs
• At least 10 years of experience leading teams in a senior management role within a large-scale organization
• 7–10 years of experience in a senior management role within a large-scale master-planned community preferred
• CAI CMCA or PCAM designation and a college degree preferred
• Real estate and/or community development experience beneficial
• Experience working with municipal government and/or public agencies beneficial
• Background in marketing, communications, and/or public relations beneficial
• Strong experience managing extensive numbers of committees
• Experience working with volunteers, including clubs, committees, neighborhood groups, and similar stakeholder groups
• Comfort speaking and presenting in front of both small and large groups
• Strong operational, governance, and financial acumen, including experience preparing and monitoring budgets
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to create strategic management and leadership plans
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

• CAI CMCA or PCAM designation and a college degree preferred
• Real estate and/or community development experience beneficial
• Experience working with municipal government and/or public agencies beneficial
• Background in marketing, communications, and/or public relations beneficial

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead Verrado's on-site Community Life team across community operations, governance, engagement programs, and communications
• Cultivate, coach, and lead a team of community builders while creating clarity, accountability, and alignment around community priorities
• Serve as a visible, accessible leader and central point of contact for community information and problem-solving
• Build strong relationships with team members, residents, boards, committees, developer partners, vendors, volunteers, and other stakeholders
• Balance strategic leadership with a high level of attention to detail across a complex and evolving organization
• Execute the remaining two years of Verrado's current three-year strategic plan and, in the third year, lead a comprehensive and collaborative process with community stakeholders to develop the next three-year strategic plan
• Work collaboratively with developer partners and boards of directors, ensuring fulfillment of Cohere's contractual obligations and providing professional guidance on Cohere's community management approach
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of Cohere's contracts and deliverables with each of Verrado's governing entities
• Provide leadership, support, and alignment across Verrado's governing structure, ensuring committees have clear purpose, direction, and connection to board priorities and community governance
• Manage relationships with Verrado's boards of directors, carry out board directives, provide formal and informal reporting, and maintain open communication on matters of importance
• Oversee governance practices grounded in inclusiveness, mutual respect, consensus-building, and responsiveness to changing needs and opportunities
• Oversee the daily operations of Verrado's governing entities, staff, amenities, programs, and associated budgets
• Develop annual budgets and operating plans aligned with approved strategic goals and manage performance against those priorities
• Monitor operational and financial performance and communicate results effectively to boards and key stakeholders
• Maintain best-in-class standards for community maintenance and overall service delivery
• Promote the importance of Community Standards, cultivate resident stewards, and support educational efforts that build resident understanding and grassroots support for compliance
• Make sound, timely decisions and follow through in a complex operating environment
• Cultivate mutually beneficial partnerships with residents, local government, school districts, civic and social groups, arts and cultural organizations, charitable organizations, businesses, and other community stakeholders
• Leverage the talents, resources, and energy of internal and external stakeholder groups to create meaningful opportunities and benefits for residents
• Develop and implement innovative community-building initiatives designed to help the community remain strong, active, and caring
• Encourage volunteerism and community service and cultivate sustained stakeholder involvement in shaping the future of the community
• Facilitate conversations among stakeholders with differing priorities and perspectives while maintaining trust and forward momentum
• Partner with developer and marketing teams and participate in community design and development to ensure the Community Life perspective is represented
• Collaborate with Cohere teams and colleagues to identify and share best practices and support efficient, effective programming
• Serve as an active member of the Cohere Senior Leadership Team and contribute to the broader success of the organization
• Participate in Cohere's Councils of Excellence and ongoing personal and professional development
• Seek out service and leadership opportunities with nonprofit, philanthropic, and other relevant organizations where those contributions are needed and valued

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Associate degree