Director of Social Enterprises

Director of Social Enterprises:

Location:

Dallas, TX

Reports To:

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Status:
Full-Time, Exempt

Our client is a well-established, mission-driven nonprofit organization serving an urban community through food access, workforce development, and economic opportunity. The organization operates multiple earned-revenue businesses designed to advance social impact while providing meaningful employment and leadership pathways for individuals historically excluded from opportunity.

The organization is in a phase of operational growth and strategic realignment, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, leadership development, and community-centered impact.

The Director of Social Enterprises provides strategic and operational leadership across a portfolio of mission-driven businesses. This role is responsible for driving performance, strengthening systems, developing leaders, and ensuring that enterprise operations advance both financial sustainability and social impact outcomes.

This is a senior leadership role for a highly capable operator who can balance business rigor with compassion, accountability with development, and structure with mission.

• Lead the strategic direction and operational execution of multiple social enterprises.
• Translate organizational priorities into clear operating plans and performance metrics.
• Identify opportunities for revenue growth, operational efficiency, and enterprise scalability.
• Monitor and report on enterprise KPIs, including revenue, margins, customer experience, and workforce outcomes.
• Support evaluation and launch of new or expanded earned-revenue initiatives.

• Provide oversight and coaching to enterprise leaders and managers.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and accountability across all business units.
• Partner with Finance and Operations on budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable labor, safety, licensing, and regulatory requirements.

• Build strong leadership pipelines within enterprise operations.
• Support workforce development and apprenticeship pathways embedded within enterprise models.
• Foster a culture of dignity, accountability, and psychological safety.
• Partner with People Operations to support hiring, onboarding, performance management, and corrective action.

• Work closely with internal teams including Finance, Facilities, Marketing, Development, and People Operations.
• Support earned-revenue storytelling and impact reporting for funders and stakeholders.
• Ensure social enterprises are aligned with organizational systems and strategic goals.

• Represent enterprise operations with external partners, vendors, and stakeholders as needed.
• Support partnerships that strengthen workforce pipelines, customer reach, and community impact.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Hospitality, Nonprofit Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in social enterprise, hospitality, food service, retail, or mission-driven business environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading multi-unit or multi-function operations.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting and performance management.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop managers.
• Experience working in community-centered or workforce development environments.

• Master’s degree (MBA, MPA, or related field).
• Experience in nonprofit or hybrid social enterprise models.
• Familiarity with second-chance employment, apprenticeship, or workforce development programs.
• Experience leading organizations through growth, change, or operational transformation.

• Strategic & Operational Leadership
• Financial & Business Acumen
• People Development & Coaching
• Mission Alignment & Cultural Humility
• Change Management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

This role offers the opportunity to lead impactful, mission-driven businesses that generate revenue while transforming lives. The Director of Social Enterprises will play a pivotal role in strengthening operations, developing leaders, and shaping the future of a growing organization committed to economic equity and community transformation.