VP of Community and Economic Development

About The Organization

All Things Black and Beautiful is a social enterprise advancing economic development by expanding visibility, market access, and growth opportunities for Black and African-owned businesses.

We provide essential resources, personalized coaching, and strategic networks that help business owners scale with clarity and intention. Through the Black Business Network (our peer-driven community) and the Black Business Live podcast, we pair real stories with practical insight to support growth that is both achievable and sustainable.

Many Black and African business owners are building under pressure; often as side ventures while navigating structural and socioeconomic barriers. We exist to change that. Together with our partners, we are strengthening business ecosystems and cultivating resilient communities. We are now a 501(c)(3) organization laying the foundations for more scalable impact.

Role Description

The VP of Community and Economic Development serves as a leader responsible for driving growth and sustainability within our business community. You are responsible for opening doors. While our Programs team teaches business owners how to grow, you ensure they have the economic opportunities to do so.

You will bridge the gap between our members and the contracts, partnerships, and resources they need to scale. You will also manage the growth and evolution of our membership network. This is a volunteer role requiring 20 hours per month, based in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex (Hybrid).

Key Responsibilities

• Create Economic Bridges: Identify opportunities (such as corporate contracts, local partnerships, and government resources) for our business owners.
• Manage the Membership Network: Oversee our community network and lead the evolution of our subscription model to ensure it delivers maximum value to members.
• Leverage the Network: Reach out to local leaders, corporations, and community partners to integrate our members into the wider economic ecosystem.
• Lead a Volunteer Team: Recruit and manage your own team of volunteers to help find opportunities, track community growth, and manage member relations.
• Drive Progress: Ensure every partnership and opportunity leads to measurable growth for our community members.

Qualifications

• Network Builder: Experience in business development, community relations, or economic advocacy.
• Team Leader: Ability to recruit and manage volunteers to help you scout opportunities and manage the network.
• Growth Mindset: Understands how to connect businesses to revenue-generating opportunities like contracts and partnerships.
• Communication: Exceptional at pitching the value of our community to external stakeholders and partners.
• Commitment: Able to manage a 20-hour monthly schedule by focusing on leadership and relationship building.

Why Join Us

This is a high-impact leadership role where you will directly influence the economic trajectory of Black-owned businesses. You will have the authority to build your own team, leverage our professional network, and create the economic loops that drive real wealth in our community