Community Market Director
Kirksey Architecture · Austin, TX
- On site
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- Austin, TX
Job highlights
- Lead Community sector strategy and business development.
- Drive client relationships and secure major projects.
- Build and guide high-performing teams.
- Contribute to firm-wide growth initiatives.
- Ensure project quality and client satisfaction.
About the role
Community Market Director
Kirksey Architecture is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and relationship-driven Community Market Director to join our Houston office to guide and grow our Community sector across Texas and beyond. This sector includes Religious, Recreation, Cultural/Civic, and Non-Profit projects, requiring a leader who understands the unique drivers, stakeholders, and impact of these project types. This leadership role is responsible for driving sector strategy, business development, client relationships, and team growth while ensuring alignment between market goals and project delivery.
About Kirksey Architecture
At Kirksey, we greatly value our people, our clients, our communities, and our planet. As architects, designers, and planners, we are committed to creating high-performing, healthy environments that make a lasting, positive impact. Our work focuses on resource-efficient, community-enhancing design that delivers meaningful experiences for the people who use the spaces we create. As part of our commitment to responsible practice, Kirksey operates as a carbon-neutral firm.
We are an award-winning architecture firm built on collaboration, innovation, and sustainability. Our specialized practice groups function as “firms within a firm,” empowering teams with the leadership, focus, and flexibility to deliver exceptional, tailored design solutions.
If you’re looking for more than just a job, you’ll find it here. With a culture that encourages ideas, supports ambition, and invests in professional growth, Kirksey is a place where you can build a long-term, rewarding career.
Position Overview
The Community Market Director is responsible for the overall growth and success of Kirksey’s Community sector, encompassing Religious, Recreation, Cultural/Civic, and Non-Profit projects. This role leads strategic planning, business development, and client engagement efforts while supporting project teams and ensuring operational alignment with firm goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead overall market strategy for the Community sector, including defining target clients and strengthening expertise in Religious, Recreation, Cultural/Civic, and Non-Profit projects.
- Establish and track key performance indicators, including win rates, pursuits led, sector revenue growth, and new client relationships established annually.
- Set annual sector sales goals and manage associated business development budgets and expenses.
- Lead local project pursuits and contribute to major pursuits across Texas and other markets, playing a direct role in securing significant project wins.
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with community-based organizations, institutional clients, and key stakeholders while supporting directors in expanding local connections.
- Provide leadership and guidance to Community Directors, fostering alignment and collaboration across teams.
- Identify and recruit key talent to strengthen sector expertise, leading hiring efforts aligned with growth strategy, retention, and internal advancement.
- Champion mentorship, professional development, and succession planning to support the next generation of firm leadership.
- Contribute to broader firm growth initiatives and strategic planning efforts.
- Maintain high-level involvement in select projects to support market presence, client relationships, and overall project quality.
- Ensure alignment between project delivery and Community sector goals and client expectations.
- Serve as Principal-in-Charge on select projects, including oversight of contract administration and client engagement.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience in a senior leadership role within architecture.
- Demonstrated success in business development and winning large-scale projects.
- Strong network and established client relationships within the Community market.
- Experience leading teams, mentoring staff, and driving organizational growth.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to align market opportunities with firm capabilities.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Competencies
- Licensed Architect or equivalent professional credential.
- Experience leading the community market sector.
- Experience serving in a Principal-in-Charge or similar leadership role.
Benefits And Perks
At Kirksey Architecture, we are committed to supporting your professional and personal growth. We offer:
- Employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (at employee base level)
- Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Employer-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Non-elected Employer 401(k) contribution
- Employee Assistance Program and Mental Wellness resources
- Identity Protection
- Minimum of 15 days of paid time off (PTO)
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Hybrid work schedule after 60 days of employment
- Exam and professional reimbursement
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities
Key skills/competency
- Market Strategy
- Business Development
- Client Relationship Management
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Project Pursuit
- Talent Acquisition
- Mentorship
- Organizational Growth
- Architecture
Skills & topics
- Community Market Director
- Architecture
- Business Development
- Market Strategy
- Client Relationships
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Project Pursuit
- Religious Projects
- Recreation Projects
- Cultural Projects
- Civic Projects
- Non-Profit Projects
- Houston
- Texas
- Senior Leadership
- Licensed Architect
How to get hired
- Research Kirksey Architecture: Understand their values, carbon-neutral commitment, and collaborative culture.
- Tailor Your Resume: Highlight senior leadership, business development, and community market experience.
- Showcase Your Network: Emphasize established client relationships and community connections.
- Prepare for Interviews: Articulate your strategic vision for the Community sector and leadership approach.
- Express Your Ambition: Demonstrate your passion for professional growth and long-term career building.
Technical preparation
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Frequently asked questions
- What specific types of projects fall under Kirksey Architecture's Community sector?
- The Community sector at Kirksey Architecture encompasses Religious, Recreation, Cultural/Civic, and Non-Profit projects. The Community Market Director will guide and grow expertise within these key areas.
- What is the primary focus of the Community Market Director role at Kirksey Architecture?
- The primary focus is to lead the strategic planning, business development, client engagement, and overall growth of Kirksey's Community sector, ensuring alignment with firm goals and fostering team development.
- What are the key performance indicators (KPIs) for this role?
- Key performance indicators include win rates, pursuits led, sector revenue growth, and the establishment of new client relationships annually.
- Does Kirksey Architecture offer a hybrid work schedule for this Community Market Director position?
- Yes, Kirksey Architecture offers a hybrid work schedule after an initial 60 days of employment.
- What kind of benefits does Kirksey Architecture provide for this role?
- Kirksey Architecture offers a comprehensive benefits package including employer-paid medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, a 401(k) contribution, PTO, paid holidays, and professional development opportunities.
- What makes Kirksey Architecture unique as an employer?
- Kirksey Architecture is a carbon-neutral firm committed to creating high-performing, healthy environments with a focus on sustainability and community enhancement. They foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.
- Is a professional license required for the Community Market Director position?
- A Licensed Architect or equivalent professional credential is a preferred competency, but not a strict requirement. Proven experience in a senior leadership role within architecture is required.
- What is the expected level of client interaction for this role?
- The Community Market Director will be responsible for developing and maintaining strategic relationships with clients and stakeholders, and will maintain high-level involvement in select projects to support market presence and client relationships.