Senior Director of Place-Based Strategies

Benefits:

• Company paid Life/Disability
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
  
  
  

About Us

Mission Statement:

Elev8 Baltimore partners with schools, families, and the community to ensure that every student is prepared for high school, college, career and life.

Commitment to Liberation and Equity:

Elev8 Baltimore works to create liberating opportunities for youth and communities that have been oppressed by white supremacist structures and systems. We build committed partnerships with other organizations to provide training and tools for youth to advocate for themselves and bring equity to their communities.

Elev8 Baltimore Organizational Values:

Servant Leadership, Trust & Transparency, Authenticity, Love, and Honesty

Position Summary

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a dynamic, self-motivated Senior Director of Place-Based Strategies. In this role, you will:

• lead place-based approaches and collective impact.
• Oversee the coordination of our work in Sandtown-Winchester and Harlem Park project zones, ensuring alignment with best practices in collective impact, data-driven strategies, and equity-centered program delivery.
  
  
  

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Program Coordination

• Lead the coordination of the Community Collaborative for the project zone, building out technical assistance for leadership, sub-grantees, project partners, and school-based teams.
• Design and oversee sub-granting process in partnership with community collaborative and technical assistance providers, leveraging expertise in collective impact, youth development, data systems, and equity-driven practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify community needs, set measurable objectives, and design impactful interventions. Ensure programs are culturally responsive, sustainable, and driven by equity and inclusion principles.
• Provide leadership and oversight for sub-grants to and from community-based organizations, ensuring compliance, capacity, and local relevance.
• Supervise team of community and school-based staff including but not limited to out of school time (OST), community development, organizing, and special projects aligned with project zone.
  
  
  

Technical Assistance and Capacity Building

• Develop and deliver capacity-building workshops, one-on-one coaching, and related support for grantees, emphasizing results-based accountability, participatory governance, and sustainable funding models.
• Establish and implement data collection and evaluation systems to monitor progress, ensure quality, and inform continuous improvement.
• Create knowledge-sharing systems and frameworks to scale and replicate effective practices across diverse communities.
• Work in partnership with local and national technical assistance providers to advance collective impact within project zone.
  
  
  

Portfolio Development and Revenue Generation

• Identify divisional activities and strategies that can be translated into knowledge products, fee-for-service opportunities, or replicable models.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with philanthropic, corporate, and government partners to secure funding and expand the organization’s reach.
• Manage budgets and resources associated with initiatives, ensuring fiscal responsibility.
  
  
  

Partnership Building and Advocacy

• Build and sustain partnerships with community-based organizations, local governments, youth, and community leaders.
• Tailor TA and capacity-building strategies to meet the unique needs of organizations and communities, ensuring equitable access and culturally responsive approaches.
• Advocate for inclusive, place-based solutions that prioritize community-driven engagement and power-sharing.
• Represent Elev8 Baltimore in public forums, coalitions, and advocacy efforts to advance place-based initiatives.
• Monitor relevant policy changes and funding opportunities to support and sustain programs.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in public administration, social work, nonprofit management, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in providing capacity-building support, technical assistance, or program management in the nonprofit, philanthropic, or government sectors.
• Demonstrated expertise in place-based strategies, collective impact, and data-driven program design and evaluation.
  
  
  

Skills and Competencies

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple initiatives and prioritize effectively.
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with a proven ability to collaborate across sectors and with diverse stakeholders.
• Expertise in identifying and developing revenue-generating opportunities, including fee-for-service activities and knowledge-based products.
• In-depth understanding of the differentiated needs of organizations and communities, particularly in high-poverty or under-resourced areas.
• Proven ability to design and deliver high-quality training and capacity-building initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on translating complex ideas into actionable strategies.
  
  
  

Other Attributes

• Self-starter with a growth mindset and an entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving.
• Commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and community-driven solutions.
  
  
  

Familiarity with Sandtown-Winchester/Harlem Park communities, Maryland nonprofit and philanthropic landscape is a plus.

Compensation

$97,000 annual salary, plus competitive benefits including generous paid time off, health benefits, company-paid life and disability benefits, as well as 403(b) retirement plan and employer contribution once eligibility criteria is met.

Elev8 Baltimore, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are strengthened by the diversity of our colleagues and welcome actively seek applications from people of all cultures, backgrounds and experiences.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.