Executive Director

Cohere Life•Buckeye, AZ

76d•Onsite

About The Position

Executive Director Verrado | Buckeye, Arizona $190,000–$200,000 + Up to 10% Annual Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits + 16 Paid Holidays Hiring range based on experience, skills, and qualifications. Annual bonus eligibility is based on goal achievement. 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 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
Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with evenings and weekends as needed to support operational and organizational needs
Ability to remain stationary during meetings and computer-based work while also frequently moving throughout community facilities, amenities, and multiple community locations
Ability to occasionally travel between communities and attend meetings, events, and board sessions
Ability to communicate effectively in presentations and group settings
Ability to occasionally lift and transport materials weighing up to 20 pounds
Ability to operate a motor vehicle and travel between community locations for meetings, inspections, events, errands, and other business-related responsibilities

Nice To Haves

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

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
Up to 10% Annual Bonus