Director Of Technology

Director of Technology 

Position Overview Join an organization dedicated to unlocking human potential by expanding access to sustainable clean water and sanitation in developing communities. Through strong partnerships with local leaders, generous supporters, and an engaged global community, the organization is creating lasting solutions to the water crisis. Be part of a mission that brings people together to transform lives, strengthen communities, and build a future where everyone has access to clean water. 

As a hands-on technology leader, you will build, manage, and improve the platforms and systems that connect donors, support staff, and advance the organization’s mission. Balancing technical development with team leadership, you will write code, integrate systems, implement technology solutions, and lead a small team of developers. Partnering closely with Global Programs, Revenue, and Finance, you will guide technology decisions while ensuring systems remain reliable, secure, and effective. In this role, you will combine technical expertise with a mission-driven approach, delivering solutions that support both donors and the communities the organization serves. Responsibilities

• Oversee the architecture, roadmap and daily operations of digital platforms, including websites, donation systems, fundraising tools and impact dashboards 
• Develop and maintain PHP, React and WordPress applications, including backend services and front-end features 
• Ensure platforms are secure, accessible, mobile-friendly and reliable, with strong protection for donor and personal data 
• Manage hosting, deployments, monitoring, backups, integrations, vendors and IT infrastructure 
• Partner with Marketing, Global Programs, Revenue and Finance to improve donor engagement, program visibility and mission impact 
• Collaborate with field teams to provide accurate, up-to-date data on water system functionality, maintenance and community impact 
• Manage data architecture and integrations across Salesforce, web platforms, financial systems and analytics tools 
• Develop reliable dashboards and reporting for leadership, board members, partners and donors while maintaining data quality, privacy and governance standards 
• Identify and implement practical AI and machine learning solutions to improve maintenance planning, data analysis and donor communications 
• Evaluate and manage AI tools responsibly, establishing safeguards for accuracy, privacy and ethical use while supporting staff adoption 
• Oversee Salesforce consultants and integrate online giving, campaigns and communications into a unified supporter experience 
• Lead, mentor and manage 1–3 developers, setting priorities and establishing standards for code quality, testing, documentation and incident response 
• Collaborate with department leaders to translate organizational goals into a practical technology roadmap 
• Manage the IT budget, software licenses, vendor relationships, staff devices, user accounts and cybersecurity practices 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience 
• 6+ years of software development experience, including 2+ years leading developers or technical projects 
• Strong commitment to the mission of expanding reliable, sustainable access to clean water 
• Proficiency in PHP, React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS and AI-assisted development 
• Experience developing and maintaining WordPress themes, plugins, performance and security 
• Strong SQL and data modeling skills, with experience in data pipelines, warehouses and reporting tools 
• Hands-on experience implementing AI and machine learning solutions, including LLM APIs and model evaluation 
• Experience with cloud hosting, CI/CD and securing systems that process payments and sensitive data 
• Strong technical judgment, problem-solving skills and a focus on maintainable solutions 
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with nontechnical stakeholders 
• Experience in nonprofit, international development or water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) settings preferred 
• Familiarity with IoT sensors, GIS mapping or mobile data collection preferred 
• Salesforce experience, including API integrations and Nonprofit Cloud or NPSP, preferred 

Compensation

• Salary: $140,000-$160,000 
• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• 401(k) with employer match  
• Paid time off and paid holidays 
• Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance 

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