Executive Director

Executive Director

The Builders of Color Coalition is seeking a driven, personable, entrepreneurial manager and visionary to lead the development and expansion of programming to increase access and diversity in Boston’s real estate sector, and to raise resources to support the mission.

Hours: Full-time

Location: Boston

Start Date: ASAP by 8/1/21

Compensation: $90-100K annually depending on experience, plus bonus potential and vacation benefits

Responsibilities:  

• Oversee the organization, steward the mission, and implement foundational organizational procedures
• Represent the organization externally and pursue public support, including regular communications
• Raise funding to sustain and grow the organization, with a focus on strong financial health
• Develop and oversee programming, primarily educational/networking events
• Lead industry research to guide organizational priorities
• Develop and track impact measures
• Facilitate and support a strong Board of Directors; create and facilitate organizational committees
• Other organizational support work as needed, assisted by administrative and event management staff

Requirements:

• Strong experience in program, campaign, community, and/or organizational management
• Strong organization, communication, and community relations skills
• Background or strong interest in fundraising and public support
• Comfort with Google Docs, Microsoft Word/Excel, or equivalent platforms

• Ability to conduct manual tasks for in-person events (when they resume), including equipment setup/breakdown/transport, with assistance of administrative and event management staff
• Preferences: Understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion work; Understanding of at least some aspects of real estate or land use; Experience with organizational budgeting and accounting
• Key Characteristics: driven, self-motivated, self-directed, eager to learn, personable, diligent, flexible

About the Builders of Color Coalition:

The Builders of Color Coalition (buildersofcolor.com) is an education, networking, and resource consolidating organization -- working to increase access and diversity in Boston’s commercial real estate sector, to create generational impact in expanding economic opportunity. The organization was founded in 2017 and has grown to a base of more than 500 real estate professionals of color and strong connections across the industry. To date, BCC has been volunteer-led by its founder and Board President, with part-time paid administrative support, and an engaged 12-person Board. The Board is currently finalizing a 4-year strategic plan. The organization has applied for 501(c)(3) status and anticipates receiving this determination by spring 2021.