Lead a Relational Pathway out of Poverty Economic Empowerment Director
Common Heart, Indian Trail, NC, United States
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Common Heart is seeking an
Economic Empowerment Director
to lead a deeply
relational, community-centered pathway
that helps families move from crisis to stability.
Over the past several years, this initiative has grown into a
network of staff, coaches, Allies, volunteers, and partners
serving more than
100 families each year
through
Getting Ahead, Life Coaching, Emergency Savings Incentives, Stability & Growth workshops, and our Economic Empowerment Allies program . We are looking for a leader who will
honor what has been built and help it continue to grow .
The Director provides leadership for all of Common Heart’s
Bridges Out of Poverty–based Economic Empowerment programs , supervising a
team of four staff , working closely with volunteers and community partners, and ensuring families experience
consistent, respectful, and empowering support .
This is not a start-from-scratch role. It is a
stewardship role
— walking alongside an established team and hundreds of neighbors as they build stronger futures.
What You’ll Do
Lead and coordinate Common Heart’s
Economic Empowerment programs
Supervise and support a team of
4 staff
Guide
Getting Ahead, Coaching, ESIP, Stability & Growth, and community workshops
Recruit and work with
volunteers and community partners
Track participant progress and program outcomes
Serve as part of Common Heart’s
leadership team
What We’re Looking For
3+ years
leading or managing a human services, coaching, education, or nonprofit program
3+ years
working directly with families facing financial hardship
3+ years
supervising staff
Experience working with
volunteers and community partners
Bridges Out of Poverty / Getting Ahead experience strongly preferred
Lived Experience of poverty a plus
Strong organization, communication, and
relationship-building
skills
Ability to remain calm, grounded, and respectful in difficult situations
Flexible schedule (some evenings)
Requirements
Alignment with Common Heart’s values of
Intentional Kindness, Active Engagement, Initiative, Collaboration, and Servant Leadership
Bachelor’s degree required
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Background check, references, and drug screening required
About Common Heart Common Heart serves neearly
10,000 neighbors each month
through 14 food pantries and supports approximately 100 families each year
through Economic Empowerment programing. We engage with over 10,000 volunteers and partners to create a
small revolution of kindness
in Union County, NC — where neighbors walk alongside neighbors toward stability and hope.
Learn more at CommonHeart.org
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401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Common Heart is seeking an
Economic Empowerment Director
to lead a deeply
relational, community-centered pathway
that helps families move from crisis to stability.
Over the past several years, this initiative has grown into a
network of staff, coaches, Allies, volunteers, and partners
serving more than
100 families each year
through
Getting Ahead, Life Coaching, Emergency Savings Incentives, Stability & Growth workshops, and our Economic Empowerment Allies program . We are looking for a leader who will
honor what has been built and help it continue to grow .
The Director provides leadership for all of Common Heart’s
Bridges Out of Poverty–based Economic Empowerment programs , supervising a
team of four staff , working closely with volunteers and community partners, and ensuring families experience
consistent, respectful, and empowering support .
This is not a start-from-scratch role. It is a
stewardship role
— walking alongside an established team and hundreds of neighbors as they build stronger futures.
What You’ll Do
Lead and coordinate Common Heart’s
Economic Empowerment programs
Supervise and support a team of
4 staff
Guide
Getting Ahead, Coaching, ESIP, Stability & Growth, and community workshops
Recruit and work with
volunteers and community partners
Track participant progress and program outcomes
Serve as part of Common Heart’s
leadership team
What We’re Looking For
3+ years
leading or managing a human services, coaching, education, or nonprofit program
3+ years
working directly with families facing financial hardship
3+ years
supervising staff
Experience working with
volunteers and community partners
Bridges Out of Poverty / Getting Ahead experience strongly preferred
Lived Experience of poverty a plus
Strong organization, communication, and
relationship-building
skills
Ability to remain calm, grounded, and respectful in difficult situations
Flexible schedule (some evenings)
Requirements
Alignment with Common Heart’s values of
Intentional Kindness, Active Engagement, Initiative, Collaboration, and Servant Leadership
Bachelor’s degree required
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Background check, references, and drug screening required
About Common Heart Common Heart serves neearly
10,000 neighbors each month
through 14 food pantries and supports approximately 100 families each year
through Economic Empowerment programing. We engage with over 10,000 volunteers and partners to create a
small revolution of kindness
in Union County, NC — where neighbors walk alongside neighbors toward stability and hope.
Learn more at CommonHeart.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr