Senior Director, Economic Security & Mobility (Hybrid)

MDC; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

MDC in Durham, North Carolina seeks a strategic, equity-centered Senior Director of Economic Security & Mobility to lead a portfolio focused on expanding access to quality jobs, strengthening financial security, and shaping policies across the South.

The role guides strategy, staff, partnerships, and program implementation, collaborating with the VP of Programs to align research, community engagement, and external relationships in service of mobility and economic opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, public policy, or related field.
• 10+ years in workforce or community development, benefits experience.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience managing mid-level leaders.
• Strong strategy, execution, and organizational transformation skills.
• Experience building revenue and sustainability opportunities.
• Proven ability to represent organization to diverse stakeholders.
• Equity-centered leadership approach.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategy, priorities, and direction for MDC’s Economic Security & Mobility focus area.
• Oversee portfolio operations, work plans, program performance, and staffing adjustments.
• Develop and manage program budgets, monitor grant performance, address gaps.
• Lead recruitment, supervision, evaluation, and development of staff.
• Cultivate strategic relationships with funders and partners to advance goals.

Skills

Strategy & execution

People management

Organizational transformation

Revenue & sustainability development

External stakeholder relations

Equity-centered leadership

Collaboration & teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in economics, public policy, public administration, social sciences (or related field)

Job description

MDC in Durham, North Carolina seeks a strategic, equity-centered Senior Director of Economic Security & Mobility to lead a portfolio focused on expanding access to quality jobs, strengthening financial security, and shaping policies across the South.

The role guides strategy, staff, partnerships, and program implementation, collaborating with the VP of Programs to align research, community engagement, and external relationships in service of mobility and economic opportunity.