Chief Executive Officer

N Street Village; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 220,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

NSV — N Street Village in Washington, DC — seeks a Chief Executive Officer to guide the organization at a pivotal moment, strengthening financial sustainability and expanding behavioral health, housing, and economic empowerment services for women. The CEO reports to the Board and leads a multi-site operation with a focus on trauma-informed care.

The successful candidate will balance compassionate service delivery with measurable impact, oversee senior leadership, and advance partnerships with

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of senior executive experience in a nonprofit organization.
• Strong alignment with NSV's mission and understanding of homelessness, poverty, behavioral health, and trauma.
• Experience leading complex organizations and translating strategy into measurable results.
• Strong financial acumen, including multimillion-dollar budgets, diverse revenue, and government contracts.
• Demonstrated fundraising success and philanthropic relationship development.
• Experience developing senior teams and building collaborative, accountable cultures.
• Excellent communication, public speaking, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Emotional intelligence, sound judgment, integrity, transparency, and humility.
• Cultural responsiveness and understanding of trauma-informed, person-centered care.
• Experience with strategic partnerships, advocacy, and community engagement.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively with a nonprofit Board.
• Leadership in homeless services, housing, behavioral health, or related human services, particularly in Washington, D.C., is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategy, Vision, and Leadership: Partner with the Board and senior leadership to establish priorities, implement strategic plans, and monitor progress.
• Financial Sustainability and Resource Development: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and long-range planning across diverse revenue streams.
• External Relations and Advocacy: Serve as NSV's primary spokesperson and ambassador, communicating its mission and impact to diverse audiences.
• Organizational Culture and Operations: Lead and develop a high-performing senior leadership team, fostering accountability and professional growth.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Financial acumen

Fundraising

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Trauma-informed care

Board collaboration

DC experience

Partnership development

Job description

N Street Village (NSV) is a community of empowerment and recovery for women experiencing homelessness and poverty in Washington, D.C. Founded more than 50 years ago, NSV has grown into the District's largest provider of housing and supportive services specifically for women experiencing homelessness. Operating across seven locations in four DC wards, NSV offers drop-in day services, emergency and transitional shelter, permanent supportive housing, behavioral health care, employment assistance, and other wraparound services. In FY25, NSV served 1,625 women and 57 families. Learn more at nstreetvillage.org.

NSV seeks a strategic, compassionate, and accomplished Chief Executive Officer to guide the organization at a pivotal moment. Persistent housing instability, rising costs, growing demand, and an evolving funding environment require a leader who can strengthen the organization's financial sustainability while advancing recent investments in behavioral health, services for older women, and economic empowerment. The CEO will shape a compelling vision for NSV's future, balancing compassionate, high-quality service delivery with measurable impact.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will oversee a complex, multi-site organization with approximately $10.5 million in FY25 revenue. The successful candidate will combine strong business acumen with a deep commitment to NSV's mission, fostering a collaborative, accountable, and trauma-informed culture while serving as the chief ambassador and advocate.

Specific areas of responsibility include:

Strategy, Vision, and Leadership

• Partner with the Board and senior leadership to establish priorities, implement strategic plans, and monitor progress.
• Guide the evolution of housing and supportive services, ensuring responsiveness to community needs and trauma-informed care.
• Evaluate opportunities for innovation and investment, balancing mission impact, capacity, and financial sustainability.

Financial Sustainability and Resource Development

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and long-range planning across diverse revenue streams.
• Strengthen government funding, philanthropy, rental income, and other resources through strategic fundraising and partnerships.
• Ensure strong financial controls, risk management, compliance, and alignment of resources with organizational priorities.

External Relations and Advocacy

• Serve as NSV's primary spokesperson and ambassador, communicating its mission and impact to diverse audiences.
• Cultivate relationships with government agencies, philanthropic institutions, nonprofit partners, and community stakeholders.
• Advocate for policies and resources addressing homelessness, affordable housing, behavioral health, and economic opportunity.

Organizational Culture and Operations

• Lead and develop a high-performing senior leadership team, fostering accountability and professional growth.
• Promote an inclusive, collaborative, trauma-informed workplace grounded in trust, respect, and staff well-being.
• Strengthen coordination, operational systems, talent management, and data-driven decision-making across locations.

Experience, Skills and Qualities

The most competitive applicants will have many of the following attributes:

• At least 10 years of senior executive experience in a nonprofit organization.
• Strong alignment with NSV's mission and understanding of homelessness, poverty, behavioral health, and trauma.
• Experience leading complex organizations and translating strategy into measurable results.
• Strong financial acumen, including multimillion-dollar budgets, diverse revenue, and government contracts.
• Demonstrated fundraising success and philanthropic relationship development.
• Experience developing senior teams and building collaborative, accountable cultures.
• Excellent communication, public speaking, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Emotional intelligence, sound judgment, integrity, transparency, and humility.
• Cultural responsiveness and understanding of trauma-informed, person-centered care.
• Experience with strategic partnerships, advocacy, and community engagement.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively with a nonprofit Board.
• Leadership in homeless services, housing, behavioral health, or related human services, particularly in Washington, D.C., is strongly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range is $220,000–$240,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits include health coverage, retirement benefits, and paid time off.

Working Location

Based in Washington, D.C., with regular on-site engagement across NSV's locations and regional meetings with partners and stakeholders. Some evening and weekend commitments are expected.

Equal Opportunity Employer

N Street Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.