Executive Director

The Salvation Army is seeking an experienced Executive Director for the Harbor Light Center in San Francisco, California to oversee finances, programs, staff, operations, transportation, property, and community relations.

The Salvation Army operates in communities across the United States. We are committed to meeting human needs wherever we can by providing food distribution, disaster relief, rehabilitation centers, anti-human trafficking efforts, housing for homeless, children’s programs and many other programs.

Employee Benefits

The Salvation Army recognizes that peace of mind is important to our employees and their families. Because of this, we offer

• competitive salary
• cell phone allowance
• full health coverage
• retirement
• professional development
• paid time off

About this opportunity

The Executive Director oversees all finances, programs, staff, operations, transportation, property, and community relations for The Salvation Army Harbor Light Center. This role includes supervision of the six-month residential substance abuse treatment program, Recovery Wellness Services (detox), and the Harbor House family shelter.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all programs and teams including supervision of all staff and leadership.
• Serve as the primary contact to all contract partners and licensing agencies, including San Francisco Department of Public Health, Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, California Department of Health Care Services, UCSF Hospital, and Adult Probation.
• Coordinate all financial matters with HLC Business Director in coordination with DHQ finance team.
• Prepare Annual budget for CFC approval.
• Share and discuss monthly and quarterly financial reports with program directors to address financial issues.
• Approve all invoices and expenditures through the accounts payable (AP) system.
• Attend meetings as a Salvation Army representative to civic organizations, service clubs, and approved groups.
• Attend weekly case conferences and advise each program team as needed.
• Serve on the HLC Participants Resident Council.
• Serve as the primary purchasing authority for all programs, ensuring cost efficiency and responsible use of resources.
• Maintain the HLC graduation list and coordinate weekly participant graduations.
• Plan and develop additional resources and new programs to support families living in Harbor House.
• Plan and coordinate employee and participant holiday events in collaboration with corps and special services leadership.
• Coordinate and carry out the Christmas Kettle fundraising program in collaboration with the Lighthouse Corps Officer.
• Attend monthly SF Coordinating Council meetings at DHQ and represent Harbor Light Center in The Way Out program activities.
• This position will be in the office at the Harbor Light Center in San Francisco, CA.

You are an ideal match for the role if you have:

• Masters degree in social work or related field (required)
• Management experience in the nonprofit sector at the agency director level (5 years required)
• CA driver’s license (required)
• First Aid and CPR certification (within first fourteen days of employment – company provided)
• Tuberculosis clearance (within first seven days of employment – company provided)
• Experience and ability to work successfully with issues of substance abuse, mental illness, and other potential barriers to self-sufficiency.
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work effectively on a multidisciplinary team

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Candidates should recognize that The Salvation Army is a Church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/People with Disabilities

Bona-fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ):

This position requires alignment with the faith-based mission of the Salvation Army’s doctrine and practice.