REBUILD.US Is Hiring a Remote Fund Director to Lead Climate Disaster Response and Philanthropy at Scale — Apply by September 3, 2026.
REBUILD.US is seeking an experienced Fund Director to lead its next phase of growth and help transform how philanthropic funding reaches communities affected by climate disasters.
The position is a full-time, executive-level, U.S.-based remote role, offering a salary of $150,000–$180,000, depending on experience. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, with the stated deadline of September 3, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
About REBUILD.US
REBUILD.US is developing a new approach to disaster response by directing private donations toward local organizations that are already embedded in affected communities.
The initiative aims to move funds rapidly following climate-related disasters while also supporting longer-term organizing and systemic change.
REBUILD.US argues that significant amounts of philanthropic funding flow into communities following disasters, but resources do not always reach local organizations quickly enough. Its model is designed to strengthen local leadership and address broader issues connected to climate disasters, including housing insecurity, economic inequality, pollution, land and water use, immigration and voter access.
The organization was launched in August 2025 and is fiscally sponsored by Assets Under Movement.
Its pilot phase reportedly moved $16 million across 21 disasters to 125 local organizations.
The long-term ambition is substantial: REBUILD.US wants to compete for 10% of private philanthropic dollars donated during climate disasters.
About the Fund Director Role
The Fund Director will be responsible for leading REBUILD.US through its transition from an emerging initiative into a larger-scale organization.
This is not simply a fundraising position. The successful candidate will combine strategy, fundraising, grantmaking, operations, communications, partnerships and team leadership.
The role will work closely with the REBUILD.US founder and the Executive Director of Organizing Resilience, while coordinating with leaders across related initiatives.
During periods without major disasters, the Fund Director will focus on organizational development, fundraising systems, planning and growth.
When a climate disaster occurs, the role will shift into rapid-response leadership, coordinating teams and partners and helping ensure resources are deployed effectively.
Key Responsibilities
The Fund Director will develop a strategic and operational plan for achieving REBUILD.US’s long-term goals.
Responsibilities include:
- Developing measurable strategic objectives and priorities
- Turning long-term strategy into actionable plans
- Managing and evaluating fundraising and grantmaking programs
- Building systems that support rapid deployment of funds
- Leading major donor, institutional, grassroots and digital fundraising
- Managing and developing the REBUILD.US team
- Establishing accountability and performance systems
- Strengthening partnerships across philanthropy, labor, organizing and policy
- Representing REBUILD.US to donors, partners and other stakeholders
- Overseeing budgets and financial resources
- Improving CRM, data and project-management systems
- Coordinating rapid-response disaster activations
- Aligning financial and operational decisions with organizational strategy
The position also calls for a lean-startup approach, meaning the Fund Director should be comfortable testing ideas, learning quickly, adjusting strategies and improving systems rather than relying on rigid processes.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is aimed at a highly experienced nonprofit, philanthropy, political or policy leader.
Applicants should have:
- At least 10 years of professional experience
- At least five years in a senior leadership position
- Experience building, launching or scaling organizations or major initiatives
- Experience managing remote, high-performing teams
- Experience managing a multi-million-dollar budget
- Strong relationships across relevant philanthropic and organizational networks
- Strong strategic and operational abilities
- Excellent relationship-building skills
- Experience working effectively during periods of rapid change
Experience with climate disaster response, organizing or disaster-affected communities is considered a strong advantage.
The organization is particularly interested in candidates with expertise in areas such as grassroots fundraising, major donor organizing, digital communications, marketing or branding.
A Role for a Strategic Generalist
One of the most distinctive aspects of this position is the expectation that the successful candidate can move between strategy and execution.
The Fund Director needs to be comfortable developing a long-term vision while also handling practical operational challenges.
That could mean developing a fundraising strategy one day, working with partners the next, reviewing organizational finances and then coordinating a rapid response following a major climate disaster.
Candidates should therefore be comfortable working in a fast-moving environment where priorities can change quickly.
Salary and Benefits
The advertised salary is $150,000–$180,000, depending on experience.
The position also includes a benefits package featuring:
- Employer-paid medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off and leave policies
- Professional development funding
- Remote work stipend
- Domestic travel when required
The position is remote, but it is specifically described as a U.S.-based role and requires domestic travel as needed.
This geographic requirement is particularly important for international applicants. Although the position is remote, the advertisement does not describe it as globally remote.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Answer regarding the largest organizational budget they have directly managed
- Explanation of a time they led a team or project through a significant growth transition
The application also requests basic contact information and includes optional demographic questions.
Candidates are specifically asked not to contact the organization or board members directly about the vacancy.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
The Fund Director position offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of climate change, disaster response, philanthropy, community organizing and systems change.
Rather than focusing only on emergency relief, REBUILD.US is attempting to connect immediate disaster funding with longer-term community power and structural change.
For an experienced nonprofit executive with a strong fundraising background and experience scaling organizations, this could be an opportunity to influence a new model for disaster philanthropy.
However, the seniority of the position means it is not an entry-level or mid-career opportunity. The requirements around 10+ years of experience, senior leadership and multi-million-dollar budget management are significant.
Final Takeaway
The Fund Director, REBUILD.US position is designed for an established nonprofit, philanthropy, campaign or movement leader who can combine fundraising expertise with organizational leadership and rapid-response decision-making.
With a salary of up to $180,000, substantial leadership responsibilities and the opportunity to help build a new disaster-response funding model, it is a notable executive opportunity in the climate and social-impact sector.
Application deadline: September 3, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET
Important: This is a U.S.-based remote position, so international candidates should carefully assess their eligibility before applying.
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