Director, Colonias Water Access & Partnerships

DigDeep; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Generous vacation & sick leave

Parental leave 23 weeks

Professional development stipend

Employer contributes to health, dental

401k retirement plan

Job summary

The DigDeep Right to Water Project seeks a Director, Colonias Water Project to lead expansion of water access in Texas Colonias and the Southwest. You will navigate Texas water policy, engage state agencies and build trust with Colonia residents to shape tangible projects.

You will drive systems-change by bridging technical solutions, political advocacy, and grassroots partnerships across communities, while traveling 25-40% of the time and collaborating with the CPO and program teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional work experience preferred.
• Deep knowledge of Texas water utility, regulatory, and political structures strongly preferred.
• Track record of successful advocacy or policy influence related to water infrastructure, rural development, or social justice.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with CPO to develop a comprehensive project plan for DigDeep’s work in the Texas Colonias informed by strategy and data; set multi-year targets and timelines.
• Monitor and engage in relevant policy and regulatory processes at the state and local level; identify and pursue opportunities for systemic change that advance water access in colonias.
• Serve as a key liaison with utilities, county commissioners, TA providers, local government and other nonprofits to align efforts.
• Identify communities in the region needing WASH assistance; develop strategies for serving these communities based on their unique needs; ensure projects strengthen governance and financing mechanisms.
• Plan and implement DigDeep's annual work plans for the Colonias Water Project, set new targets and timelines and identify and maintain partnerships.
• Design, develop timelines, and implement individual projects within the Colonias portfolio; monitor work plans and ensure objectives are met safely and on time.
• Oversee program staff and monitor work plans to ensure objectives and budgets are met; maintain productivity records.
• Ensure program compliance with relevant laws and workplace policies.
• Routinely visit all partners and project sites.

Skills

Leadership

Policy advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Budgeting

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

The DigDeep Right to Water Project seeks a Director, Colonias Water Project to lead expansion of water access in Texas Colonias and the Southwest. You will navigate Texas water policy, engage state agencies and build trust with Colonia residents to shape tangible projects.

You will drive systems-change by bridging technical solutions, political advocacy, and grassroots partnerships across communities, while traveling 25-40% of the time and collaborating with the CPO and program teams.