Director, Communities of Practice, Capacity Building

Cambiar Education

. Own the design and execution of Communities of Practice and capacity-building strategy .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $130,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and executing capacity-building strategies and Communities of Practice, with a strong focus on collaboration, project management, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in utilizing tools like Notion, Slack, and Google Workspace to enhance organizational effectiveness and drive impactful outcomes.

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Capacity-Building Strategy DesignEvent Planning and FacilitationSystems-Thinking AbilityStakeholder Relationship ManagementAdvanced Math Expertise

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementBudget ManagementData AnalysisGrant ReportingFacilitation of CohortsStrategic PlanningImpact MeasurementVendor ManagementContent DesignTechnical Assistance Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsRelationship BuildingAdaptabilitySense of Humor

Tools & Technologies

NotionSlackGoogle WorkspaceAirtableClaudeAI Automation

Industry Keywords

NonprofitEdtechCommunity of PracticeHQIMSustainabilityImpact

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the design and execution of Communities of Practice and capacity-building strategy
Build a new advanced math nonprofit provider community and continue work with core nonprofit HQIM providers
Design and facilitate in-person convenings and virtual sessions for CEOs and executive teams
Identify internal and external experts to drive impact
Lead in-person logistics including venues, travel, vendors, budgets, agendas, and run-of-show
Capture feedback, analyze outcomes, and continuously adapt content and design
Identify insights that accelerate innovation across the portfolio and wider field
Manage workplans, timelines, and deliverables across internal teams and external consultants, facilitators, and subject-matter experts
Manage technical assistance investments for Community of Practice and HQIM Accelerator organizations
Identify organizational needs and match organizations with advisors or consultants
Build and maintain systems using Notion, Slack, Google Workspace, Airtable, Claude, and AI automation
Scope and manage workstreams and ensure reporting against agreed goals
Drive and track HQIM 2030 special projects, including strategic planning, progress monitoring, grant reporting, communications, and insights
Collaborate with HQIM 2030 colleagues, Cambiar programs, consultants, facilitators, advisors, CEOs, and executive teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years working in or alongside nonprofit, edtech, or for-profit organizations on scale, sustainability, and impact
Specific example of an organization helped and what changed as a result
Experience designing and facilitating cohorts, peer networks, or convenings for senior leaders or entrepreneurs
History of hands-on execution on a lean team, including planning events, managing vendors and budgets, and keeping projects on track
Strong systems-thinking ability to turn strategy into a workplan and execute it
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to build trusted relationships with CEOs and executive teams and facilitate candid conversations
Comfort using AI tools, Claude, Slack, Notion, Airtable, and Google Workspace
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Good sense of humor
Ability to travel to support in-person learning sessions and internal team meetings up to once per month
Comfortable working remotely and experience successfully collaborating across different time zones
Advanced math expertise and/or direct HQIM or curriculum experience preferred as a great-to-have
Capital stewardship managing grants/consulting budgets and reporting to funders preferred as a great-to-have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Salary range of $130,000-$155,000 per year depending on experience, location and aligned title
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision benefits
Paid vacation and sick time
Organizationally-observed holidays throughout the year
Optional 401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
HSA/FSA
Pet insurance
Stipends to partially cover phone and internet costs
Home office set-up stipend
Wellness stipend
Team retreats and meetings during the year