Cohere · 23 hours ago
Executive Director
Bethel Island, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$90K/yr - $110K/yr
10+ years expCohere Life, Inc. is seeking an Executive Director to oversee all aspects of Community Life management in their assigned community. The role involves creating a community vision, managing team development, and ensuring exceptional customer service while fostering a collaborative and engaging community environment.
Asset ManagementProject ManagementReal EstateRisk Management
Responsibilities
Oversee and lead on-site and remote Community Life team that carries out all aspects of community operations, model park welcome center, governance, engagement programs, and communications
Work collaboratively with Developer partners to oversee and promote the model park and welcome center team and with board of directors; ensure fulfillment of Cohere’s contractual obligations and scopes of work; provide professional guidance on matters specific to Cohere’s community management approach
Manage relationship with the board of directors; ensure needs are met and specific directives are carried out in keeping with community governance; provide formal and informal reports to board members and, in general, maintain open communication on all matters of importance
Develop and execute a multi-faceted strategic plan with focused initiatives for engagement, communications, and operations
Develop an annual budget and operating plan reflective of approved strategic goals; manage and measure performance against stated imperatives
Serve as the central point of contact for community information, as well as a resource for problem-solving on behalf of our community’s stakeholders
Cultivate and advance positive, mutually beneficial partnerships between the community(s) and the community(s) at large, including local governmental entities, school districts, social and civic groups, arts and cultural entities, charitable organizations, and other stakeholder entities important to the area(s)
Leverage talents, assets, energy, and resources of internal and external stakeholder groups to create unique benefits and opportunities for residents
Develop and implement innovative community-building initiatives designed to help community become strong, active, and caring
Encourage a spirit of volunteerism and community service; cultivate deep and sustained involvement by stakeholders in shaping the future of the community
Work collaboratively with Developer partners and marketing teams; serve as a liaison and participant in community design and development to ensure Community Life’s unique perspective is represented
Oversee governance structure based on inclusiveness, mutual respect, consensus-building, and responsiveness to changing needs and opportunities
Strive to sustain a level of community maintenance that is best-in-class
Promote importance of and compliance with Community Standards; cultivate resident stewards; implement educational campaigns aimed at cultivating resident buy-in and building grassroots support for the compliance process
Manage board of director functions including scheduling; meeting notifications, agenda preparation; board information packages; board presentations; attend and facilitate all board meetings
Carry out risk management responsibilities with emphasis on adherence to requirements set forth by the Association(s), owners and governing documents; monitor property for potential risks and make recommendations to mitigate those risks
Actively monitor changes to laws and statues that may impact or otherwise affect the Association
Work collaboratively with Cohere teams and colleagues to mine best practices and ensure efficient, effective delivery of engagement programming, attending community events on weekends and after hours as needed
Work collaboratively with local state and county governing bodies
Participate in Cohere’s Councils of Excellence and engage in ongoing personal and professional development aimed at expanding capabilities, knowledge, and passion for the work
Seek out service and leadership opportunities amongst non-profits, philanthropic agencies and/or other relevant entities where your contributions are needed and valued; model the way
Attending after-hours and weekend events, as necessary
Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior management role in a large-scale master planned community required
Ability to provide one's own transportation; must have a current drivers' license and an acceptable driving record
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and be on feet for extended periods
Preferred
10 years of experience in community-based organizations, non-profit management, community operation, governance and/or community building programs preferred
Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior management role in a large-scale master planned community preferred or a combination of relevant leadership and management experience in similar mission-based organizations required
Preferred qualifications include a college degree and CAI, CMCA, or PCAM designation if experienced in the community management field
Real Estate and/or community development experience beneficial
Experience working with municipal government and/or public agencies beneficial
Background in marketing, communications and/or public relations beneficial
Experience working with volunteers (clubs, committees, neighborhood groups, etc.)
Comfortable speaking in front of small and large groups
Financial acumen and experience preparing and monitoring budgets
Excellent verbal, written and personal communications skills
Ability to create strategic management/leadership plans
Excellent troubleshooting skills
Benefits
401(k)
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Company
Cohere
Founded as DMB in 1997, Cohere is a placemaking and community management firm dedicated to cultivating connected, thriving neighborhoods.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Todd Hornback
Shareholder & Chief Executive Officer
Jennifer A. Barefoot, MA, CMCA, AMS
Shareholder & Chief Culture & Brand Officer
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