About this opportunity
Career Blazers Nonprofit Search lists this Program Director opportunity in el paso, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to expanding access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene for underserved communities across the United States. Through community partnerships, infrastructure development, advocacy, and innovative public-private collaborations, the organization empowers communities to build sustainable water systems while advancing long-term solutions to close the nation's water access gap.
As Program Director, you will lead efforts to expand water access in underserved communities across Texas and the Southwest. You will oversee strategic planning, community partnerships, infrastructure projects, policy engagement, and team leadership while working with residents, utilities, government agencies, and nonprofit partners to deliver sustainable water solutions and drive lasting systemic change.
Responsibilities
Lead the strategic planning and execution of a regional water access program, establishing multi-year goals, annual work plans, project timelines, and performance metrics
Oversee the development and implementation of water infrastructure projects from planning through completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget
Build and maintain partnerships with utilities, local governments, community organizations, regulatory agencies, and elected officials to expand water access and drive long-term, sustainable solutions
Monitor state and local policy and regulatory developments, identifying opportunities to advance equitable water access through advocacy and collaboration
Assess community needs and develop tailored strategies to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services while strengthening long-term governance and funding models
Manage program budgets, track expenditures, and ensure compliance with organizational policies, legal requirements, and funding guidelines
Supervise program staff by providing coaching, performance management, hiring, professional development, and day-to-day leadership to foster a high-performing, collaborative team
Oversee project operations, including work plans, construction reporting, inventory management, and program data to ensure successful outcomes
Serve as the primary liaison for community partners and clients, providing technical assistance, resolving challenges, and coordinating support programs such as utility bill assistance
Collaborate with fundraising and communications teams to support donor engagement, storytelling, media relations, volunteer activities, and community outreach
Represent the organization at conferences, public meetings, and stakeholder events while preparing reports and updates for executive leadership
Promote a culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement across staff, partners, community members, and public stakeholders
Support organizational initiatives and cross-functional projects
Qualifications
10+ years of experience in community development, water/wastewater utilities, infrastructure, public policy, or a related field
Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent professional experience may be substituted
Strong knowledge of water utility systems, regulatory agencies, government processes, and policy advocacy, particularly in Texas
Proven success advancing infrastructure initiatives, influencing policy, and supporting rural and underserved communities
Experience building partnerships with community members, government agencies, utilities, funders, and elected officials
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-sector collaborations and manage complex, multi-year projects
Strong organizational, project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Strategic leader with the ability to navigate complex regulatory and political environments
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders
Adaptable and innovative, with the ability to drive change, improve processes, and quickly learn new systems
Experience working across diverse cultural communities; Spanish proficiency is strongly preferred
Willingness to travel 25%–40% as needed
Compensation
Generous vacation and sick leave
23 weeks paid Parental Leave
Annual Professional Development Stipend
Spouse/Children/Family Offering: Employer covers up to $500 of the monthly cost for medical insurance for spouse/children/family; Employer covers 100% of the cost for dental and vision insurance for spouse/children/family
One Medical membership
Life insurance, 100% employer paid
Work laptop
Monthly cell phone use allowance
Monthly internet use allowance
15 paid holidays (including one week closure for Labor Day)
Domestic travel
401k retirement plan, with employer match
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Worksite address
el paso, TX, 88568, US
Who can apply
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