Senior Director, East Texas

Partners for Rural Impact • Diboll, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Director, East Texas provides strategic and operational leadership for Partners for Rural Impact’s work across rural Deep East Texas. Reporting to the Vice President, Office of the Executive Vice President, the role works with school districts, philanthropic funders, and community partners to advance educational opportunity and economic mobility for children and youth. The Senior Director strengthens implementation, leverages public and private funding, supports locally identified priorities, and builds capacity for sustainable impact. The role complements existing regional efforts and investments, positions PRI as a trusted implementation and thought partner, and contributes organizational expertise and resources. In collaboration with PRI teams, the Senior Director ensures effective implementation and accountability and shares insights from East Texas to inform PRI’s broader national work.

This is an in-person position based at PRI’s East Texas Office in Diboll, Texas, with local, state, and occasional national travel. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET; office, hybrid, and/or remote work may be possible. Depending on departmental needs, hours may extend beyond the normal schedule and include evenings or weekends.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 10 years of senior-level leadership experience with demonstrated success in community-based initiatives, program scaling, and systems change.
• Relevant experience in education, public policy, nonprofit leadership, or community development.
• Deep familiarity with Texas’ education, philanthropic, and policy ecosystems, particularly in rural areas.
• Successful track record of partnering with philanthropy to advance organizational and community goals.
• Expertise in place-based strategies, cradle-to-career models, and results-based leadership and facilitation.
• Proven ability to build trust and lead cross-sector collaborations involving funders, local leaders, and public officials.
• Strong public speaking, facilitation, and storytelling skills to engage diverse audiences.
• Superior interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Competence to effectively supervise staff.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
• Ability to work in a high-energy office.
• Ability to accurately communicate and exchange information with partners, stakeholders, and meeting participants.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and computer software programs.
• Ability to travel independently by car and plane, locally and nationally.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting with frequent interruptions and shifting priorities.
• Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or higher.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and ongoing refinement of PRI’s strategic initiatives in Deep East Texas, aligning them with organizational priorities, funding commitments, and locally identified needs.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with school districts, local funders, and community stakeholders to support effective implementation.
• Work with local partners to advance district-identified priorities that strengthen educational pathways, student engagement, and economic mobility for children and youth.
• Identify ways to use PRI’s expertise, resources, and technical assistance to strengthen local initiatives while complementing existing regional efforts and investments.
• Monitor the effectiveness of PRI-supported initiatives using data, partner feedback, and implementation insights to inform continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with PRI’s Data and Evaluation team and local partners to establish measures of progress, track outcomes, and communicate results.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen local capacity, sustain effective strategies, and apply lessons learned to future programming and investments.
• Provide strategic guidance to PRI leadership on opportunities, implementation challenges, funding priorities, and potential growth in Deep East Texas.
• Supervise, coach, and develop PRI team members responsible for implementing and supporting East Texas initiatives.
• Support staff and implementation partners in building the knowledge, skills, and capacity needed for effective program delivery and sustainability.
• Build and maintain internal relationships with PRI teams to marshal organizational resources and expertise for the East Texas strategy.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with local funders, school districts, government agencies, educational institutions, and community organizations.
• Engage with local partners to understand evolving needs, strengthen implementation, and keep PRI’s support responsive to community priorities.
• Participate in regional collaborations and partner-led efforts, contributing PRI’s expertise, resources, and practical experience where appropriate.
• Work with PRI leadership to document and share lessons learned, promising practices, and insights from East Texas.
• Represent PRI in local, regional, state, and national discussions, sharing insights and contributing to broader learning about effective rural strategies.
• Identify and leverage funding opportunities that complement existing investments and support PRI’s initiatives in Deep East Texas.
• Work with local funders, school districts, and other partners to align public and private resources around locally identified priorities.
• Oversee management, compliance, and reporting of East Texas funding streams, ensuring funder accountability and adherence to grant requirements.
• Support the development of funding proposals, budgets, and sustainability strategies that strengthen existing initiatives and expand opportunities for children and youth.
• Provide leadership and oversight for PRI-supported projects in Deep East Texas, including implementation, partner engagement, grant compliance, funder communication, and accountability for results.
• Guide project planning, implementation, and continuous improvement with PRI teams, school districts, and implementation partners.
• Monitor project progress, address implementation challenges, and coordinate internal resources to support timely achievement of deliverables and outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned to assist and support attainment of the organization’s mission.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance plans, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance program.
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Paid time off options, including vacation, sick leave, and annual holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Professional development for employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior