Executive Director

Do you bring senior leadership experience in affordable housing, homelessness services, or community-based nonprofit organizations?

Are you a collaborative leader skilled at navigating public funding, building partnerships, and advancing community-centered solutions?

We are currently in search of an Executive Director for Arcata House Partnership , a Social Services Nonprofit. The position is Hybrid in Northern California (Arcata, CA within Humboldt County). This is a full-time, permanent position.

ORGANIZATION TYPE: Arcata House Partnership (AHP)

LOCATION: Arcata, CA (Humboldt County in Northern California)

POSITION TITLE: Executive Director

SCHEDULE: 40 hours/week

DURATION: Permanent - Direct Hire

ANNUAL SALARY: $120,000.00

Is This Your Dream Job? Arcata House Partnership (AHP) seeks a strategic and collaborative Executive Director to lead this impactful organization's critical work to end homelessness and housing instability in Humboldt County, California. AHP is the leading provider of homeless services and housing in the county, providing emergency shelter, permanent supportive housing, and supportive services to local individuals and families. This is an exceptional opportunity for an executive-level leader to advance innovative housing and supportive service solutions grounded in dignity, compassion, and empowerment. Join a highly supportive team to shape a future vision for this growing organization in North California, where the local community is strong, the arts & culture are vibrant, and the Redwood Trees meet the Pacific Ocean.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Senior leadership experience within housing, homeless services, or related human services organizations
• Experience with affordable housing systems, public funding, or housing development environments (HUD, LIHTC, or similar)
• Ability to navigate evolving federal and government funding landscapes
• Proven ability to build partnerships with government agencies, funders, and community stakeholders
• Deep commitment to client-centered, dignity-driven service delivery

How You Will Spend Your Day:

• Lead organizational strategy and implementation; provide overall leadership of organizational operations
• Advance growth initiatives; provide direct oversight of program evaluation and continuous improvement
• identify and pursue funding opportunities; support with grant strategy, reporting, and overall grant lifecycle management
• Partner closely with the Board of Directors on organizational growth, governance, and policy implementation
• Supervise and support department leaders while fostering continued collaboration
• Oversee contracts, compliance, fiscal administration, and reporting requirements
• Strengthen partnerships with government entities, housing organizations, and community partners
• Serve as a visible ambassador for Arcata House Partnership in the community

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