Director of Special Projects at Groundwork Collaborative

Compensation

$145,000 – $179,000/yr

Setup: Remote, Hybrid
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Type: Full-time
Posted: Jul 8, 2026

Description

Groundwork Collaborative is seeking a Director of Special Projects to join their operations team. This role involves leading project management, developing data systems, improving workflows, and supporting strategic planning. The ideal candidate will be a creative problem-solver capable of navigating ambiguous situations and executing complex initiatives.

Required Skills

Project Management
Data Systems
Dashboards
Workflow Improvement
Operational Planning

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 7–10+ years of experience in operations, program management, or implementation-focused roles
Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering complex initiatives end-to-end
Experience building or managing dashboards, reporting systems, or data workflows
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in nonprofit finance and operations, startup organizations, data development, CRM and project management platforms (e.g., Airtable, Salesforce, ClickUp, Asana), creative problem solver, and servant leadership mindset.