Director, Community Impact

The Houston Dynamo Football Club (HDFC) is a multi-faceted organization dedicated to inspiring and supporting soccer participation and growth in Houston, TX and beyond. The Club's brands include men's and women's professional teams - the Houston Dynamo (MLS) and Houston Dash (NWSL), a development academy, Houston Dynamo & Dash Charities, as well as Shell Energy Stadium and Houston Sports Park.
The Club has a rich history, including MLS Cup titles (2006, 2007) and in-season tournament championships for both the Dynamo (2018, 2023) and Dash (2020) and is focused on building toward the next championships, inspiring and uniting the city of Houston through the sport of soccer and community outreach, and creating the most inclusive sporting experience and diverse fan base in the city and state.

The Director of Community Impact serves as a strategic leader responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating community engagement and philanthropic initiatives that advance the mission of the Houston Dynamo& Dash Charities. This role leads community impact programs, nonprofit partnerships, volunteer engagement, grantmaking activities, and social responsibility initiatives that positively affect youth, education,andfoodsecuritytocommunities throughout Greater Houston.

The Director of Community Impact collaborates with Houston Dynamoand Houston Dash,Partnership and other external non-profit organizations to strengthen community relationships, expand organizational impact, and enhance the club's reputation as a trusted community partner.

The position reports to the Vice President, Community Engagement and works collaboratively across the organization toleveragethe power of soccer, the Dynamo, the Dash, players,staffand partners to strengthen the Houston community.

• Lead planning, execution and continuous improvement of Dynamo & Dash Charities programs and community impact initiatives, with primary focus on Education and Food Insecurity and support of theClub’sbroader charitable pillars.
• Manage partner-supported charitable programs from concept through execution, ensuring objectives, budgets, timelines, participantexperienceand partner commitments are delivered ata high level.
• Cultivate and manage partnerships with food banks, schools, community organizations, corporate sponsors, and government agencies to expand the Foundation's impact in addressing food insecurity.
• Oversee community food distribution events, meal-packing projects, backpack programs, holiday giving campaigns, and other hunger-relief initiatives.
• Coordinate with HDFC Partnerships, Marketing, Communications, Ticketing, Soccer Operations and other departments to integrate community impact into Club and partner priorities.
• Support educational and literacy initiatives, STEM and scholarship efforts, food access and distribution initiatives, ticket and equipment donations, volunteer opportunities and other charitable activations.
• Engage players, coaches, staff, and community partners in service projects that promote food security,healthylifestylesand education programs.

• Own the administrative lifecycle of the community grant program, including application development, outreach, intake, eligibility review, due diligence, evaluation materials, award documentation, payment coordination and post-award reporting.
• Maintain accurate grant records, calendars, agreements, supportingdocumentationand reporting requirements in partnership with HDFC Finance and Legal resources.
• Monitor grantee progress, outcomes and compliance with award requirements and use learnings to strengthen future grant cycles and community investment decisions.
• Support administration of scholarships and other charitable funding programs, as applicable.
• Works closely with the Sr. Director of Soccer Programs in providing scholarship opportunities for youth soccer players to join pay-to-play leagues.

• Support annual planning and budget development for Charities programs and community investments
• Support fundraising and stewardship events and initiatives, including Boots & Suits, Charities Classic and other donor or partner engagement opportunities, as assigned.
• Represent Dynamo & Dash Charities at community events, meetings, matchdays and partner activations; occasional evenings, weekends and holidays are required.
• Develop program goals, KPIs and evaluation…