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Are you passionate about improving health and wellness in your community? Our Rural Whole Health Coalition is looking for dedicated individuals ready to lead and make a lasting impact on mental health, physical health and financial well-being. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your skills to a collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you!
Executive Director
Position Title:
Rural Whole Health Coalition Director (Executive Director)
Location:
404 Fawcett St., Smithville, Texas
Compensation:
$85,000 annually (grant-funded)
Application Deadline:
October 17, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. CT
Target Start Date:
November 1, 2025 (includes right-seat-ride onboarding)
Employment Term:
Grant-funded, continuation dependent on funding
The Rural Whole Health Coalition Director (RWHC) will be a visionary, dynamic leader who can grow and guide the Coalition’s staff, ensure sustainability, and serve as the public ambassador for this regional effort.
Reporting to the RWHC Board of Directors/Steering Committee, the Director leads the Coalition in its mission to expand access to mental health, primary health, and financial health services for families in rural Central Texas.
Responsibilities include: vision-setting, partnership development, advocacy, fundraising, strategic and financial planning, talent management, and day-to-day operations.
Responsibilities
Leadership
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Set vision, develop partnerships, and engage with partners regularly.
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Build an advocacy ethos and secure funding through adaptive leadership.
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Engage the Steering Committee, Workgroups, and staff in advancing the Coalition’s mission.
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Lead and facilitate using the five tenets of Collective Impact:
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Common agenda
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Shared data/measurement
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Mutually reinforcing activities
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Continuous communication
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Effective support staff
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Operations, Staffing & Reporting
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Manage operational challenges and develop comprehensive solutions.
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Recruit, retain, and oversee staff and consultants (with Board approval).
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Develop systems to keep the Board, Steering Committee, and Workgroups informed.
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Provide regular progress reports on budgets, goals, and performance indicators.
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Present RWHC’s work at conferences and community events.
Financial Management & Fundraising
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Serve as financial steward; manage budget and report monthly to the Board.
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Lead fundraising by cultivating donors, writing grants, and securing revenue.
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Maintain effective relationships with the Fiscal Sponsor.
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Oversee reporting to funders and ensure compliance.
Facilitation & Stakeholder Engagement
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Serve as a strong, neutral facilitator to guide partners toward consensus.
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Support Workgroups and align partner activities to the Common Agenda.
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Build relationships with cross-sector leaders (healthcare, education, civic, business, nonprofit).
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Develop RWHC’s identity as a respected, neutral convener.
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Foster trust and participation from diverse communities across the four-county service area.
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Plan and facilitate Board, Steering Committee, and Workgroup meetings.
Shared Strategy & Measurement
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Oversee development of a shared measurement system.
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Track and report collective outcomes and indicators.
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Use data to inform learning and continuous improvement.
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Support qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis.
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Keep stakeholders informed on priorities, goals, and results.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in business, education, policy, or related field, OR 5+ years relevant experience.
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Minimum 3 years managing teams in nonprofit, education, social enterprise, or business.
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Strong leadership, problem-solving, and team development skills.
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Advanced strategy, planning, and financial management experience.
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Strong data and project management acumen.
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Proven success in fundraising and donor cultivation.
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Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
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Proficient in technology and remote-work tools.
Desired Qualifications
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Experience with Collective Impact framework.
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Project management experience.
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Familiarity with rural Central Texas communities.
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Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Reporting Relationships
RWHC recently received its 501(c)(3) status and continues to operate under a Fiscal Sponsorship until financially independent.
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The Coalition Director reports directly to the Board of Directors.
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The Fiscal Sponsor serves as the employer of record and financial fiduciary.
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All support staff report to the Director, who manages day-to-day operations.
How to Apply
Submit a resume and cover letter (PDF preferred) by Friday, October 17, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. CT to:
Martha.Chabot@smithvilleworkforce.com
Please use the subject line:
Executive Director – [Your Name]
Available Positions
Thank you for your interest in joining our team. While we don’t have any openings at the moment, we encourage you to check back periodically for future opportunities.
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