Executive Co-Director
Job Title: Executive Co-Director (EcD) OR Executive Director (ED)
Reports to: Board of Directors, Compañeros: Four Corners Immigrant Resource Center
Purpose & Scope
Compañeros: Four Corners Immigrant Resource Center is seeking qualified candidates for
either an Executive Co-Director (EcD) OR an Executive Director (ED) position, beginning in
Spring/Summer 2023.
Please apply to whichever position appeals more to you based on your skill sets,
experience, and interest, and specify your choice in your application.
We warmly welcome you to contact Matt Karkut, our Executive Director, at
director@companeros.org or 970-557-4307 if you have any questions about this
innovative leadership position or your potential fit.
Reporting to the Compañeros Board of Directors, this EcD/ED position is the key program and
staff management leader of Compañeros: Four Corners Immigrant Resource Center. This
position is responsible for overseeing the execution of the operations and programs, the
management of staff, and the public representation of the organization in the local community.
This position will work alongside the current Executive Director who will transition into either a
EcD or Development Director (DD) role, and whose key responsibilities include leading and
executing the organization’s grant and fundraising strategy, managing our finances and ensuring
their sustainability, and handling our organizational administration and technology.
If this position is hired as an EcD, then the other EcD will also provide peer-level support and
help share the responsibilities of Organizational Governance which include strategic plan
implementation, board management, and overall organizational direction as well. In this case
there will also be the opportunity to eventually transition to an ED level position over time, with
the other EcD stepping back into a supporting role as DD.
Our Mission & Vision
Compañeros is a grassroots nonprofit organization located in Durango, CO whose mission is to
empower immigrants and their families through resource navigation, education and community
engagement to reach the guiding vision of a diverse, empowered and liberated community of
immigrants thriving in Southwest Colorado. To learn more about our programs, please visit
https://www.companeros.org
Position Responsibilities
1) Programs & Operations: Work with Board, Committees, staff, and external
stakeholders to ensure that the mission is fulfilled through the execution of our programs
and operations.
a. Implement and manage organizational programs in order to achieve the
organization’s mission and vision.
b. Carry out program evaluation and assessment to regularly update and improve
programs in order to make them more impactful.
c. Provide oversight and leadership to support the staff in carrying out all day-to-day
operations of the organization.
d. Create partnerships with other organizations and design and lead mutually
beneficial collaborative initiatives.
e. Handle and manage program budgeting and spending.
f. Ensure program alignment with the priorities and issues of our constituency.
g. Support staff in carrying out programming when staff are unexpectedly unable to
attend or run a particular program or event, as needed.
2) Staff Management: Oversee program staff and volunteers in order to ensure that the
goals of the organization are accomplished.
a. Cultivate and maintain a positive company culture and strong team dynamic in
which all staff members are encouraged to do their best.
b. Supervise and lead program staff in order to achieve desired program outcomes.
c. Mentor and support program staff through regular performance reviews,
professional development opportunities, and team-building work.
d. Recruit, onboard, and organize volunteers and interns to support our programs.
e. Manage staff administration such as timesheet tracking and approval, receipt
reconciliation, and expenses tracking.
3) Community Leadership: Enhance and lead the organization’s public representation
and image by being active and visible in the community..
a. Maintain strong relationships to the organization’s constituents and their
communities in order to keep our work aligned with their priorities.
b. Develop a strong and visible presence in our local area as the organization’s
ambassador.
c. Serve as the organization’s primary spokesperson to the organization’s
constituents, the media and the general public.
d. Establish and maintain relationships with various organizations in our area and
utilize those relationships to strategically enhance the organization’s mission and
programs.
e. Represent the organization and its constituents with school districts, the city, the
county, and other professional, civic, and private organizations.
f. Develop and support leadership among our constituents and their communities to
empower them to advocate for themselves.
Additional Responsibilities if hired as ED
4) Organizational Governance: Govern and guide the organization to achieve its mission
and vision. (If this position is hired as EcD, then this will be shared with the other EcD.)
a. Provide leadership and guidance for the direction of the organization and for
major decisions and strategic choices it faces.
b. Communicate effectively with the Board of Directors and provide all information
and reports necessary for the Board to function properly, make informed
decisions, be involved in policy and fundraising decisions, and to increase the
overall visibility of the organization.
c. Oversee organization for Board and Committee meetings.
d. Complete other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.
e. Support the Board of Directors in effectively governing the organization.
Implement the organization’s strategic plan and lead all relevant committees and
teams.
5) Fundraising: Raise money for the organization from donors and grantors.
a. Cultivate the organization’s donors and solicit donations from them.
b. Participate in grant funding meetings and funding requests with foundations and
grant-making organizations.
c. Participate in the grant-writing, application, and reporting process.
6) Administration: Ensure all administrative requirements and governmental obligations
for maintaining our licenses and statuses with all relevant institutions and offices are
completed.
a. Participate as needed in the completion of all relevant forms, applications, and
processes in order to ensure our business and operating licenses are up to date.
b. Sign and participate in all paperwork and correspondences related to maintaining
our tax exempt status with the county, the state of Colorado, the IRS, and any
other relevant institutions.
Desired Qualifications
1. 1-3 years work experience in a leadership role, preferably a public-facing one.
2. 1-3 years program management experience.
3. Strong track record of effectively leading and managing organization and staff.
4. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
5. Self-directed, adaptable, and persevering approach to facing new challenges.
6. Detail-oriented and highly organized.
7. Maintain or establish residency in the Four Corners region.
Hours and Location
This is a full-time exempt position that includes primarily in-person work out of the Compañeros
office in Durango, with flexibility for some remote work. The schedule will be standard working
hours (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm) with occasional work outside of standard hours for special
events or public appearances.
Salary and Benefits
$63,000 - $73,000 annually. Compañeros offers its employees a competitive benefits package
including medical and dental coverage, a retirement plan, flexible paid time off, and tech
stipends.
To Apply
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, and priority will be given to applications received
by April 30, 2023. To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and three references to
director@companeros.org or submit online at https://www.companeros.org/careers
Compañeros is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made on a
non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion,
disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment,
citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable
national, federal, state or local law.