Now Hiring: Executive Director – Nonprofit Leadership and Community Impact
Tri-Cities Community Connections | Full-Time | $60,000–$70,000

Are you ready to use your leadership skills to make a lasting difference in the Tri-Cities?

Tri-Cities Community Connections (TCCC) is seeking its first Executive Director to advance our mission, strengthen community partnerships, and build a sustainable future for the organization. This is a unique opportunity for a visionary, community-minded leader who believes in the power of education, creativity, opportunity, and collaboration to transform lives.

TCCC is a local faith-based nonprofit committed to promoting educational and economic development throughout the Tri-Cities, particularly among underserved communities. Today, our mission is lived out through two community sewing centers and a growing commitment to educational opportunities, including summer camps that equip children, youth, and families with practical skills, confidence, and new opportunities.

Over the next two years, TCCC plans to expand its community partnerships, strengthen its sewing centers and summer programs, and develop new initiatives that respond to the evolving needs of the Tri-Cities. The Executive Director will play a central role in making this vision a reality by developing a comprehensive fundraising strategy, pursuing grant opportunities, cultivating relationships with individual and corporate donors, and deepening existing partnerships while creating new ones.

Working closely with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will provide leadership for the organization's day-to-day operations, program coordination, fundraising, communications, partnership development, and community engagement. As the public face of TCCC, this individual will represent the organization throughout the community while ensuring that its mission, values, and strategic priorities remain at the forefront of its work.

We are seeking a leader with the imagination to envision new possibilities, the passion to serve the Tri-Cities, and a deep commitment to educational and economic development. The ideal candidate is approachable, organized, dependable, collaborative, and able to work independently while keeping the Board informed and engaged. They enjoy building relationships with people from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and can inspire volunteers, donors, partners, and community leaders around a shared vision.

This role may be an excellent fit for someone who has successfully led people, programs, volunteers, projects, or community initiatives and is ready to step into a meaningful nonprofit leadership position. While nonprofit experience is valuable, we also welcome candidates with leadership experience in business, education, ministry, community organizations, volunteer management, or related fields.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of progressively responsible leadership experience.

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, build partnerships, and manage projects.

• Fundraising, grant writing, donor development, or community engagement experience is highly desirable.

• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.

• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are highly valued.

As TCCC's first Executive Director, you will have the opportunity to shape the organization's future by strengthening current programs, expanding community relationships, securing sustainable funding, and creating new opportunities that improve lives throughout the Tri-Cities.

Join us in creating practical, meaningful opportunities that strengthen individuals, families, and the broader community.

To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and references to Steve.tccc@gmail.com 

Executive Director

Tri-Cities Community Connections (TCCC)

Position: Executive Director

Organization: Tri-Cities Community Connections

Status: Full-Time, Salaried

Reports To: Board of Directors

Compensation: $60,000-$70,000 annually, depending on experience

Schedule:Flexible; occasional evenings and Saturdays 

ABOUT TCCC

Tri-Cities Community Connections (TCCC) is a 501(c)(3) faith-based nonprofit organization committed to creating educational and economic opportunities for underserved communities. TCCC develops practical, relationship-centered programs that strengthen skills, support creativity, and promote long-term community growth.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Executive Director provides day-to-day leadership for TCCC operations, programs, partnerships, fundraising, and community engagement. Working closely with the Board of Directors, this role advances the organization’s mission, supports current initiatives—including two Sewing Centers—and helps expand educational and economic development programs that respond to community needs.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative nonprofit leader who can build trust across diverse communities, steward resources responsibly, strengthen partnerships, and translate ideas into well-organized, sustainable programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership & Board Partnership

·    Partner with the Board of Directors to implement strategic priorities and ensure programs align with TCCC’s mission, vision, and goals.

·    Prepare reports, updates, and recommendations to support informed Board decision-making.

·    Develop, manage, and monitor the annual budget in collaboration with the Board; track expenses and ensure responsible stewardship of organizational resources.

·    Carry out other mission-aligned duties as assigned by the Board.

Program Leadership & Operations

·    Recruit, train, schedule, and support instructors and volunteers.

·    Oversee existing Sewing Centers and support the launch of future program sites and community-based initiatives.

·    Coordinate volunteer support for sewing, quilting, summer camp, and other educational enrichment opportunities that reflect community needs.

·    Manage donations of materials, equipment, and supplies; maintain organized systems for program resources.

·    Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements that strengthen community impact.

Fundraising, Communications & Community Engagement

·    Lead fundraising and resource development efforts, including grants, donations, sponsorships, and donor engagement.

·    Maintain and strengthen TCCC’s partnership with Hillspring Church and other key stakeholders.

·    Build collaborative relationships with community organizations, schools, businesses, civic leaders, and partner agencies.

·    Represent TCCC at community meetings, events, and partner gatherings.

·    Oversee public communications, including social media, marketing, and community updates.

Qualifications and Experience

·    Two or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience in nonprofit or for-profit organizations

·    Strong organizational, leadership, project management, and follow-through skills.

·    Demonstrated record of building community relationships, especially across diverse cultural and socioeconomic communities.

·    Must demonstrate record of working independently while maintaining regular communication and accountability with the Board of Directors.

·    Experience with fundraising, grant writing, donor development, sponsorships, or resource cultivation.

Preferred Experience

·    Experience in program management, educational programming, community development, marketing, or related areas.

·    Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and common digital communication platforms.

·    Bilingual in English and Spanish.

References Required