The Builders of Color Coalition is seeking a driven, personable, experienced leader to serve as our next executive director -- driving the development and expansion of programming to increase access and diversity in Boston’s real estate sector, building strong relationships within the industry, and raising resources to support the mission as we seek to double our staffing and programming scope over the next 2 years.

Hours: Full-time

Location: Boston (mostly in person, some remote)

Start Date: Flexible/ASAP by 1/1/25

Compensation: $120-150K annually depending on experience, plus bonus potential and vacation benefits

Responsibilities:

● Oversee the organization, steward the mission, and design/implement organizational procedures

● Represent the organization externally, pursue public support, manage the organization’s growing network of partners and funders, and ensure regular external communications and media attention

● Raise funding to sustain and grow the organization, oversee financial management and ensure financial health

● Guide the strategic and programmatic direction of the organization, rooted in solicitation of ongoing feedback on industry needs

● Hire, train, and support staff

● Develop and ensure tracking/documentation of impact measures

● Facilitate and support a strong Board of Directors

● Other organizational support work as needed, assisted by administrative and event management staff

Requirements:

● Strong experience in organizational, program, campaign, and/or community management

● Strong organization, communication, and community relations skills

● Strong background in fundraising and public support

● Experience in network/community/stakeholder engagement

● Experience with organizational budgeting and accounting

● Ability to conduct manual tasks for in-person events, including equipment setup/breakdown/transport, with assistance of administrative and event management staff

● Preferences: Understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion work; Background in or at least some understanding of real estate, urban planning, community development, and/or economic development

● Key Characteristics: driven, self-motivated, self-directed, eager to learn, personable, organized, flexible

About the Builders of Color Coalition:

The Builders of Color Coalition (buildersofcolor.com) works 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 650 real estate professionals of color and strong connections across the industry. We are currently finalizing our 2025-2028 Strategic Plan, which charts out an increase from 3 staff members to 6, and the launch/expansion of several branches of programming including some with national reach.

To Apply: Please be sure to read this posting thoroughly. If interested, please email your cover letter and resume to Anna Norcross, Recruiting Assistant, at anna@buildersofcolor.com with the subject line ‘BCC ED Application’. We encourage diverse candidates.