Executive Director

Women's Affordable Housing Network; Arcata, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcata House Partnership (AHP) in Arcata, CA seeks an Executive Director to lead homeless services and affordable housing strategy in Humboldt County. The role emphasizes strategic leadership, community partnerships, and responsible fiscal management in a mission-driven nonprofit environment.

The position requires senior leadership experience, ability to secure public funding, and a deep commitment to client-centered, dignity-driven service delivery.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience within housing, homeless services, or related nonprofits.
• Experience with affordable housing systems and securing public funding.
• Ability to navigate federal and state funding landscapes.
• Proven ability to build partnerships with government agencies, funders and community stakeholders.
• Client-centered, dignity-driven service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead organizational strategy and overall operations.
• Direct program evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities; oversee grant lifecycle management.
• Partner closely with the Board of Directors on governance and policy implementation.
• Supervise department leaders and foster continued collaboration.
• Oversee contracts, compliance and reporting requirements, fiscal administration, and human resources.
• Strengthen partnerships with government entities, housing organizations, and community partners.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Affordable housing systems

Public funding experience

Partnership building

Client-centered service delivery

Education

Graduate Degree preferred

Job description

Do you bring senior leadership experience in affordable housing, homelessness services, or community-based nonprofit organizations?

Are you skilled at building partnerships, advancing community-centered solutions, and navigating public funding?

We are currently in search of an Executive Director for Arcata House Partnership, an Affordable Housing & Homeless Services nonprofit organization. The position is on-site in Northern California (Arcata, CA within Humboldt County). This is a full-time, permanent position.

ORGANIZATION TYPE: Arcata House Partnership (AHP)

LOCATION: Arcata, CA (Humboldt County in Northern California)

POSITION TITLE: Executive Director

SCHEDULE: On-site, 40 hours/week

DURATION: Permanent – Direct Hire

ANNUAL SALARY: $130,000 - $150,000

Is This Your Dream Job? As the leading provider of homeless services and affordable housing in the county, Arcata House Partnership (AHP) seeks a strategic and collaborative Executive Director to end homelessness and housing instability locally within Humboldt County and across the State of California. This is an exceptional opportunity to advocate for and advance housing and supportive service solutions grounded in dignity, compassion, and empowerment. Join a highly supportive team to shape a future vision for this growing, innovative organization in North California, where the local community is strong, the arts & culture are vibrant, and the Redwood Trees meet the Pacific Ocean.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Senior leadership experience within housing, homeless services, or related non-profit organizations
• Experience with affordable housing systems, public funding, or housing development environments, including identifying, applying for, and overseeing federal and state funding
• Ability to navigate evolving federal and government funding landscapes
• Proven ability to build partnerships with government agencies, funders, and community stakeholders
• Deep commitment to client-centered, dignity-driven service delivery
• Graduate Degree preferred

How You Will Spend Your Day:

• Lead organizational strategy and implementation; provide overall leadership of organizational operations
• Advance growth initiatives; provide direct oversight of program evaluation and continuous improvement
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities; support with grant strategy, reporting, and overall grant lifecycle management
• Partner closely with the Board of Directors on organizational growth, governance, and policy implementation
• Supervise and support department leaders while fostering continued collaboration
• Oversee contracts, compliance and reporting requirements, fiscal administration, and human resources
• Strengthen partnerships with government entities, housing organizations, and community partners
• Serve as a visible ambassador for Arcata House Partnership in the community and across the State

We’d love to hear from you.

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