Executive Director

Agency on Aging Area 4; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 189,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Agency on Aging Area 4 in California seeks an Executive Director to lead a mission-driven organization serving seven counties. The role focuses on strategic leadership, advocacy, and collaboration with officials, providers, and community partners to expand aging and disability services.

The successful candidate will manage a ~60-person team and a $20 million budget, advance innovative initiatives, and strengthen partnerships to position AAA4 for long-term impact.

Qualifications

• Experience leading aging, disability, or human services organizations.
• Proven nonprofit leadership and advocacy skills.
• Ability to build trust across a broad regional network and with elected officials.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and oversee operations across a seven-county service area.
• Oversee a ~60-person team and a $20 million annual budget.
• Collaborate with partners to strengthen services and pursue innovative initiatives.

Job description

Agency on Aging Area 4 (AAA4) is seeking a collaborative, strategic, and service-oriented Executive Director to lead one of California's original Area Agencies on Aging and help shape the future of services and support for older adults and people with disabilities across its seven-county service area. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a well-established, mission-driven organization that improves quality of life through advocacy, regional collaboration, and community-based services. Reporting to the Governing Board, the Executive Director oversees the Agency's approximately 60 employees and an annual budget of approximately $20 million, working alongside elected officials, healthcare providers, community partners, and other key stakeholders to address the region's evolving needs. As demand for aging and disability services continues to grow, the next Executive Director will have the opportunity to strengthen partnerships, advance innovative initiatives, and position AAA4 for continued success and long-term impact. The ideal candidate brings experience in aging, disability, or human services, complemented by strong nonprofit leadership, political acumen, and the ability to build trust across a broad regional network.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Annual Salary: $189,000 - $210,000 DOE/DOQ, PLUS a generous benefits package.

SAVE THE DATES

Round one virtual interviews will take place on October 2. Finalists will move forward to round two in-person interviews on October 16. Selected candidates must be available for both dates.