Executive Director — Global Language Tech & Social Impact

CLEAR Global, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CLEAR Global, Inc. seeks an Executive Director to broaden impact in language technology for social good. The role leads strategy, fundraising, program development, and governance, aligning with the Board to advance CLEAR Global's mission and financial objectives.

The ED will cultivate international partnerships, manage finances, and guide volunteers, staff, and partners toward language equity, ethical data practices, and scalable, accountable programs worldwide.

Qualifications

• A degree in a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Significant senior-level or executive experience in nonprofits, with at least 10 years of professional leadership experience.
• Background and experience with the African/Asian language technology ecosystem.
• Demonstrated and effective nonpartisan relationship builder with various constituencies including the Board, the staff, and other organizations.
• A track record of management, operations, fiscal administration; a working knowledge of budgets, finances, strategic planning, and an understanding of international aid.
• Ability to think broadly, critically, strategically, and conceptually with an understanding of how to affect systems change.
• A professional with high ethical standards of conduct, integrity, and fiduciary duty.
• Exceptional listening skills, a good sense of humor with humility and a respect for the dignity of those who speak marginalized languages.
• Familiarity with low-resource languages, inclusive practices and ethical considerations in language data specific to the African continent.
• Fluent in the English language and preferably a minority language speaker themselves.

Responsibilities

• Representing the organization, actively participating in local and global discussions about language technology development and uses, and raising the profile for the organization, its programs, and its goals.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including funders.
• Superior communication with external stakeholders to galvanize the community and donors to support the movement toward language equity.
• Effective and timely communication with the Board and dissemination of relevant information for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions.
• Overseeing the development and maintenance of solid financial planning and meeting financial and operational targets set.
• Ensuring the integrity and compliance of the organization as per international standards.
• Developing the strategic direction and leading implementation of CLEAR Global ’s mission, bringing clarity, vision, values, and exceptional stewardship for these community resources.
• Identification of trends and emerging social impact, particularly language technology.
• Promoting a supportive and positive environment and culture that fosters personal responsibility and commitment to CLEAR Global ’s goals and values.
• Ensuring that CLEAR Global is a safe environment with a living Code of Conduct.
• Leading by example.

Skills

Executive leadership

Fundraising

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team building

Education

Advanced degree preferred

Degree in a related field

Tools

Budgeting

Finance management

Job description

CLEAR Global, Inc. seeks an Executive Director to broaden impact in language technology for social good. The role leads strategy, fundraising, program development, and governance, aligning with the Board to advance CLEAR Global's mission and financial objectives.

The ED will cultivate international partnerships, manage finances, and guide volunteers, staff, and partners toward language equity, ethical data practices, and scalable, accountable programs worldwide.