Executive Director

Eviction Defense Collaborative; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Eviction Defense Collaborative in San Francisco seeks an Executive Director to lead the organization’s mission of protecting low-income tenants. The role reports to the Board and drives strategic planning, policy advocacy, fundraising, and organizational growth.

You will oversee operations, finance, HR, and communications while engaging with city and state government, partners, and donors to expand services for tenants facing eviction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization’s vision and strategic direction, ensuring impact and sustainability.
• Oversee fundraising, finance, HR, and daily operations to support program delivery.
• Engage with the Board, city/state government, partners, and donors to advance policy and services.

Job description

The Eviction Defense Collaborative (EDC) is the principal organization in San Francisco helping low-income tenants respond to eviction lawsuits. Each year, they provide emergency legal services and rental assistance to over 5,000 tenants in San Francisco. EDC also represents clients who have been evicted from city run shelters at hearings and arbitrations.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Eviction Defense Collaborative is seeking a remarkable civic leader who is passionate about social justice to serve as their next Executive Director. The Executive Director of Eviction Defense Collaborative is responsible to the Board of Directors for the successful vision, leadership, management of the organization including community engagement, city and state government relations, fundraising/development, human resources, strategic planning finance, and executive communications. During the period of COVID, EDC expanded at a rapid pace from a modest budget to an influx of municipal and state funds, resulting in explosive growth in services and programming. The incoming Executive Director will right-size the organization and budget in service of current needs.

COMPENSATION

150000-200000