Executive Director

Habitat for Humanity International; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Generous PTO

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Habitat Capital District seeks an Executive Director to lead the organization into its next chapter of impact, working with a dedicated staff and engaged board to expand affordable homeownership. The ideal candidate combines strategic vision with collaborative leadership, strengthens partnerships, and ensures financial stewardship while advancing housing development and community impact.

This full-time, exempt role offers a hybrid schedule with up to two remote days per week and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Strong candidates may come from nonprofit leadership, affordable housing, or related mission-driven fields.
• Experience leading complex organizations with strategic planning and partnership-building.
• Knowledge of financial oversight and organizational management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across strategy, people, finances, partnerships, and housing impact.
• Oversee organizational strategy and Board partnership.
• Lead staff, operations, and culture.
• Ensure financial stewardship, compliance and risk management.
• Advance resource development, community partnerships, and external relations.
• Drive affordable housing development and homeowner services for community impact.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial management

Communication

Relationship building

Nonprofit leadership

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

Habitat for Humanity Capital District seeks a collaborative, strategic, and mission-driven Executive Director to lead the organization into its next chapter of impact. After more than a decade of stable executive leadership, Habitat Capital District enters this transition from a position of strength. The organization has built 185 homes for first-time homebuyers and earned a reputation as a regional leader in sustainable affordable housing.

Working alongside an engaged Board of Directors and a dedicated staff, the next executive director will have the opportunity to build upon this strong foundation while helping the organization grow its impact in an increasingly complex affordable housing landscape.

If you are energized by collaborative leadership, community partnerships and expanding access to affordable homeownership, we invite you to consider joining our team.

Responsibilities

The executive director provides leadership across strategy, people, finances, partnerships, and housing impact.

Primary Areas Of Leadership Include

• Organizational strategy and Board partnership.
• Staff leadership, operations, and organizational culture.
• Financial stewardship, compliance, and risk management.
• Resource development, community partnerships, and external relations.
• Affordable housing development, homeowner services, and community impact.

Qualifications

We recognize that strong candidates may come from nonprofit leadership, affordable housing, community development, philanthropy, construction, public administration, or other mission-driven fields.

The Ideal Candidate Will Be a Collaborative Leader Who

• Builds trust and authentic relationships.
• Thinks strategically while effectively managing complex organizations.
• Communicates clearly and inspires confidence among diverse audiences.
• Navigates change with optimism, sound judgment and resilience.
• Demonstrates financial and organizational management experience.
• Is passionate about strengthening communities through affordable housing.
• Actively demonstrates Habitat values:
  • Humility - We are part of something bigger than ourselves
  • Courage - We do what's right, even when it is difficult or unpopular
  • Accountability - We take personal responsibility for Habitat's mission

Preferred Qualifications

• Progressively responsible leadership experience in a nonprofit, public-sector, housing, community development, construction, or related setting.
• Demonstrated strength in organizational leadership, financial oversight, partnership-building, and communication.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of affordable housing, real estate development, or community development.

This is a full-time, exempt salaried position, with occasional evenings and weekends as needed. We value work-life balance, and are committed to maintaining a flexible, supportive work environment and schedule, supported by generous PTO. A hybrid work arrangement is available for this position with up to two remote days per week and additional flexibility provided as needed.

Salary range: $100,000 - $120,000 per year