Outreach, Research and Communications Director

Center for Sharing - Outreach, Research and Communications Director Job Description

Broetje Family Trust is an association of three foundations collectively stewarding a family legacy of "bearing fruit that will last" through servant leadership, community building, and philanthropy. We commit to:
1) live and teach the ethic of Christ-centered service through servant leadership development;
2) nurture and create new communities of healing and mutual service locally and internationally; and
3) place resources at the service of those communities.

Broetje Family Trust is a Christ-centered organization. We embrace the Bible as the central guide for preparing ourselves to become followers of Jesus Christ. We believe that when God's word comes to live in us, we are empowered to live into a new way of thinking. We are transformed as we submit to God's "good and perfect will" (Rom
12:1-2). Our hearts and minds compel us to engage the world differently as we learn to love as Jesus did.

We believe we are guided by the Holy Spirit in nurturing the spirit of all living beings through community. While the human spirit is integral to lasting transformation, it is God's Spirit dwelling within that transforms one's inner being to reflect God's love, leading one to become an ambassador of healing and reconciliation in the lives of those served (1

Cor 2:11-12; 1 Cor 15:45-47).

The lasting impact of our work can be seen in individuals, families, and communities as they shift their thinking to see the world as God sees it. People come to believe that they are deeply loved, have a divine purpose, and are called to something greater than themselves. This belief inspires service and connection as they reach out to others regardless of differences to work together to achieve God's dream of Shalom.

The Outreach, Research & Communications director is a mission-driven leader responsible for advancing the Trust's visibility, strengthening community partnerships, and ensuring that organizational decisions are grounded in research, data, and community voice. This position brings together community engagement, organizational learning, and strategic communications to help the Trust tell its story with authenticity and impact. This position operates under the direct supervision of the Executive Director.

The Director serves as a central connector-bridging the Trust's initiatives, partner networks, and broader community-to deepen relationships, elevate shared learning, and ensure that messaging aligns with the Trust's mission, values, and 2026–2028 strategic plan. In addition, this position provides supervision and leadership for the Leo Center and Hospitality teams, ensuring clarity of roles, operational excellence, and growth opportunity that aligns with the Trust's mission and values.

• Develop and implement an outreach strategy that strengthens relationships with local partners, residents, community leaders, and regional networks.
• Represent the Trust at community events, meetings, and collaborative tables.
• Facilitate community listening sessions, conversations, and participatory processes to elevate resident voice and inform internal decision-making.
• Support place-based initiatives (e.g., Tierra Vida, Vida Café, NELA School) in building strong, trust-filled relationships with families and local organizations.
• Ensure a welcoming and relational presence across all Broetje Family Trust spaces and programs.

• Lead research and evaluation efforts that strengthen program effectiveness, inform strategy, and illuminate community needs and assets.
• Create systems for ongoing data collection, analysis, and reporting across Trust initiatives.
• Develop learning frameworks, dashboards, and briefs to support decision-making by staff and the Board.
• Facilitate cross-initiative learning sessions, reflection practices, and continuous improvement processes.
• Monitor trends in philanthropy, community development, social justice, and regional demographics to support forward-looking planning.

• Oversee internal and external…