Executive Director - Coalition for the Homeless

AFP Greater Louisville; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AFP Greater Louisville seeks an Executive Director to lead the Coalition for the Homeless, guiding strategy, operations, and resource development to prevent and end homelessness in Louisville.

The role reports to the Board, builds partnerships with agencies, government, funders, and the community, and oversees programs, finances, advocacy, and HR to ensure a sustainable, high-impact organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in setting strategic direction for the Coalition.
• Oversee governance, board relations, and organizational performance.
• Manage finances, fundraising, and resource development.
• Oversee programs, operations, and systems integration.
• Advocate on public policy and engage community partners.
• Foster people leadership and a positive organizational culture.

Job description

Executive Director - Coalition for the Homeless

Aug 6

Position Summary:

The Executive Director provides visionary leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight to advance the Coalition's mission to prevent and end homelessness through collaboration, advocacy, systems leadership, and community partnership. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for the overall leadership of the organization's programs, operations, finances, advocacy efforts, and human resources while ensuring long-term sustainability and organizational excellence.

Serving as the organization's chief ambassador, the Executive Director builds strong relationships with member agencies, public officials, funders, business leaders, philanthropic partners, and community stakeholders while providing executive leadership for the Metro Louisville Continuum of Care and advancing collaborative solutions that strengthen Louisville's homeless response system.

Essential Functions:

• LEADERSHIP AND STRATEGIC DIRECTION
• BOARD RELATIONS AND GOVERNANCE
• FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
• PROGRAMS, OPERATIONS, AND SYSTEMS LEADERSHIP
• ADVOCACY, PUBLIC POLICY, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
• PEOPLE LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE