Vice President, Economic Mobility & Community Transformation Greater Atlanta, GA Area

The Company is in search of a Vice President for Economic Mobility and Community Transformation. The successful candidate will be a strategic, community-centered leader responsible for advancing the long-term economic mobility strategy through place-based implementation, partnership activation, investment planning, and community engagement. This executive will lead the execution of the economic mobility strategy, ensuring that community priorities, resident leadership, and local assets are central to the implementation efforts. Key responsibilities include translating strategic priorities into action, driving evidence-informed approaches, and fostering collaboration among residents, community organizations, funders, and regional partners. The role also involves leading a high-performing team, representing the organization in regional collaborations, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, learning, and inclusion. Applicants for the Vice President position should have a Bachelor's degree (advanced degree preferred) and at least 15 years of progressive leadership experience in economic mobility, community development, philanthropy, collective impact, public-sector leadership, or a related field. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in partnership development across various sectors, experience in managing investments or significant funding portfolios, and a proven ability to leverage community engagement, data, and evaluation for decision-making. Exceptional communication, facilitation, relationship management, and leadership skills are essential, as is a deep commitment to community agency, resident leadership, equity, and long-term economic mobility. The role requires a leader who can effectively bridge community priorities and organizational strategy, and who is adept at fostering collaboration to achieve measurable outcomes.

Hiring Company

United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta