Position Summary
The Technology Director (TD) will lead and strengthen the organization's technology function to support its mission and long-term strategic goals. This role requires a collaborative, people-centered leader who can balance strategic vision with hands-on technical understanding. The Technology Director will oversee day-to-day IT operations while guiding the organization toward a more proactive, structured, and effectively implemented technology environment. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Technology Director will manage and develop a small IT team, with an emphasis on mentorship, accountability, and building a culture of trust, clarity, and shared ownership.
Key Priorities for the First 6–12 Months
- Build trust and establish strong working relationships with IT staff and cross-functional teams
- Assess current systems, infrastructure, and workflows, including gaps between design and day-to-day execution
- Strengthen cybersecurity practices, policies, and staff awareness
- Improve consistency in processes, documentation, and system usage across the organization
- Provide mentorship and development to IT staff, strengthening skills, accountability, and confidence
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop the IT team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning
- Partner with the COO to develop and implement a forward-looking technology strategy aligned with organizational priorities
- Lead cybersecurity strategy, infrastructure, and initiatives, including data privacy and security policies
- Oversee daily IT operations, including systems, hardware, software, and help desk support
- Develop and maintain IT documentation, policies, and procedures; ensure systems are effectively adopted across the organization
- Partner with Legal, Advocacy, Communications, Development, and Operations on technology initiatives; manage vendor relationships and contracts
Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive experience leading technology functions, including both strategic planning and hands-on execution
- Demonstrated success leading, mentoring, and developing teams in a collaborative and hybrid environment
- Strong background in IT infrastructure, systems management, and enterprise applications
- Deep knowledge of cybersecurity, risk assessment, and data privacy practices
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
- Strong project management and organizational skills; commitment to collaboration, inclusion, and mission-driven work
Preferred
- Experience in a nonprofit, advocacy, or social justice organization
- Proficiency across Google Workspace, Microsoft, and hybrid infrastructure systems, with hands-on experience supporting cross-platform operations, cloud-integrated workflows, and transitioning organizations to open-source and non-big-tech alternatives
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $138,332–$188,591, commensurate with experience.