Job Description

Career Opportunity 

LatinxEd seeks a visionary, collaborative, and equity-driven leader to guide the organization into its next chapter of growth following the successful tenure of its founding Executive Director. This is a pivotal and exciting moment for LatinxEd - a chance to build upon a strong foundation of trust, statewide partnerships, and community-centered programs that have redefined what Latine educational equity looks like in the South. With a dedicated board, a talented team, and a growing network of alumni and fellows, the next Executive Director will inherit a mission-driven organization ready to deepen its impact and expand its reach. 

Across North Carolina, the Latine community represents one of the fastest growing and most diverse populations, yet persistent barriers continue to limit access to opportunity and representation in education and leadership. Within this dynamic and evolving landscape, LatinxEd plays a vital role as a trusted convener, advocate, and innovator. The next Executive Director will have the opportunity to strengthen that leadership, amplifying LatinxEd’s influence across sectors, championing culturally sustaining practices, and ensuring that Latine voices and experiences shape the systems that impact their lives. This role requires a leader who can inspire trust, nurture partnerships, and steward LatinxEd’s growth as a catalyst for systemic change. 

Mission: LatinxEd is a North Carolina-based organization committed to tackling education injustice at its roots. We support Latine education advocates through postsecondary pursuits, advancing them into positions of influence to create culturally sustaining education systems that meet the diverse needs of Latine families. 

Reporting Structure: The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and leads a dynamic team of directors and program staff. 

Total Staff and Budget: Approximately 10 team members; annual budget of ~$2 million. 

Salary: The salary is commensurate with experience and begins in the $110-125K range. 

Working Environment/Location: This is a full-time position based in North Carolina with a hybrid (remote and in-person) work environment and statewide travel. 

Key Responsibilities of the Executive Director 

Strategic Leadership & Vision 

• Lead and implement LatinxEd’s strategic direction, ensuring alignment with its mission, vision, and long-term sustainability.
• Serve as the primary external voice of LatinxEd, representing the organization at public forums, conferences, and in policy discussions to elevate Latine education issues. 
• Anticipate emerging trends in education and adapt strategies to ensure LatinxEd remains relevant and impactful. 
• Champion a culture of innovation, collaboration, and equity across the organization.

• Oversee program design, execution, and evaluation, ensuring responsiveness to community needs and alignment with strategic goals.
• Utilize data to assess effectiveness, inform decisions, and strengthen outcomes across programs. 
• Collaborate with senior leadership to advance LatinxEd’s commitment to culturally sustaining education and leadership development.

• Lead and expand diverse revenue streams to ensure long-term financial health.
• Partner with the Advancement team and Board to develop a comprehensive fundraising strategy. 
• Manage the organization’s budget with transparency, ensuring fiscal accountability and alignment with mission-driven priorities.

• Foster an inclusive, growth-oriented culture grounded in LatinxEd’s values of Cultura que Cura, trust, and collective care.
• Mentor, support, and empower a high-performing team, modeling equity-centered leadership and collaboration. 
• Lead recruitment, retention, and professional development, ensuring the organization attracts and nurtures top talent aligned with its mission.

• Partner with the Board of Directors to set strategic priorities and monitor organizational progress.
• Support strong governance through transparent communication and regular updates. 
• Engage Board members as ambassadors, advocates, and champions of LatinxEd’s work.

• Serve as a convener, connector, and advocate for Latine leadership and education equity.
• Build partnerships with funders, community organizations, and policymakers across North Carolina. 
• Amplify Latine voices and stories, ensuring representation in statewide education conversations.

• NC-Based Experience: Deep understanding of the state's policy and philanthropic ecosystem as well as North Carolina's Latine education landscape. 
• Strategic Planning and Execution: Proven ability to translate vision into operational milestones, budgeting, and accountability. 
• Fundraising and Relationship Management: Track record with institutional and individual funders; adept at cultivating trust among major NC foundations. 
• Advocacy and Policy Fluency: Experience navigating politically sensitive education or immigrant issues while maintaining bipartisan credibility. 
• Organizational Leadership: Prior experience leading a nonprofit or complex initiative with team management, HR systems, and performance frameworks. 
• Cross-Sector Collaboration: Ability to build partnerships across higher ed, K-12, workforce, and business sectors. 
• Public Voice and Representation: Skilled communicator and storyteller; comfort with public speaking and media presence.

• Relational and Approachable: Builds authentic trust across community, philanthropy, and policy sectors.
• Values-Driven and Grounded in Integrity: Embodies “truth and grace” and leads with love, humility, and accountability. 
• Culturally Fluent: Deep appreciation of Latinx communities’ diversity; Spanish fluency is helpful but not required. 
• Strategic and Decisive: Balances empathy with direction. 
• High Emotional Intelligence: Calm in chaos, diplomatic, resilient in the face of political or interpersonal tension. 
• Collaborative and Empowering: Encourages staff autonomy, nurtures talent, and elevates others’ leadership. 
• Visionary yet Grounded: Can dream boldly while implementing systems and discipline to sustain growth. 

About LatinxEd 

Founded on the belief that education equity is essential to social and economic mobility, LatinxEd invests in the leadership and success of North Carolina’s growing Latine community. Through programs that nurture identity, amplify voices, and build advocacy power, LatinxEd prepares the next generation of changemakers to lead across classrooms, campuses, and communities. 

LatinxEd’s work centers around the idea that representation heals and that leadership grounded in culture and community can transform systems from the inside out. With trusted partnerships statewide and a strong network of alumni, fellows, and educators, LatinxEd is redefining what education equity looks like in the South. 

Learn more at www.latinxed.org. 

Benefits 

LatinxEd offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; paid family leave; professional development opportunities; hybrid work flexibility and wellness support.

How To Apply 

Join LatinxEd and play a critical role in shaping the future of education equity and Latine leadership in North Carolina. 

To apply, scroll to the top of this page.  You will see instructions for uploading your compelling cover letter, resume, and salary requirements. Please provide all requested information to be considered. In case of any technical problems, contact talent@armstrongmcguire.com. No phone calls, please, and no applications will be accepted by email or directly from third-party posting sites.

LatinxEd is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable working environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We encourage women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ individuals to apply.