Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Common Heart is seeking an Economic Empowerment Director to lead a deeply relational, community-centered pathway that helps families move from crisis to stability.

Over the past several years, this initiative has grown into a network of staff, coaches, Allies, volunteers, and partners serving more than 100 families each year through Getting Ahead, Life Coaching, Emergency Savings Incentives, Stability & Growth workshops, and our Economic Empowerment Allies program. We are looking for a leader who will honor what has been built and help it continue to grow.

The Director provides leadership for all of Common Heart’s Bridges Out of Poverty–based Economic Empowerment programs, supervising a team of four staff, working closely with volunteers and community partners, and ensuring families experience consistent, respectful, and empowering support.

This is not a start-from-scratch role. It is a stewardship role — walking alongside an established team and hundreds of neighbors as they build stronger futures.

What You’ll Do

Lead and coordinate Common Heart’s Economic Empowerment programs

Supervise and support a team of 4 staff

Guide Getting Ahead, Coaching, ESIP, Stability & Growth, and community workshops

Recruit and work with volunteers and community partners

Track participant progress and program outcomes

Serve as part of Common Heart’s leadership team

What We’re Looking For

3+ years leading or managing a human services, coaching, education, or nonprofit program

3+ years working directly with families facing financial hardship

3+ years supervising staff

Experience working with volunteers and community partners

Bridges Out of Poverty / Getting Ahead experience strongly preferred

Lived Experience of poverty a plus

Strong organization, communication, and relationship-building skills

Ability to remain calm, grounded, and respectful in difficult situations

Flexible schedule (some evenings)

Requirements

Alignment with Common Heart’s values of Intentional Kindness, Active Engagement, Initiative, Collaboration, and Servant Leadership

Bachelor’s degree required

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Background check, references, and drug screening required

About Common Heart

Common Heart serves neearly 10,000 neighbors each month through 14 food pantries and supports approximately 100 families each year through Economic Empowerment programing. We engage with over 10,000 volunteers and partners to create a small revolution of kindness in Union County, NC — where neighbors walk alongside neighbors toward stability and hope.

Learn more at CommonHeart.org