Executive Director

Job Description: NeighborWorks Pocatello is a community-driven nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to safe, stable, and affordable housing across Southeast Idaho. Founded in 1993 to revitalize Pocatello’s central neighborhoods, the organization works at the intersection of housing, financial empowerment, and community development, helping individuals and families build long-term stability and strengthen the communities they call home. Through its Home Ownership Center and statewide counseling services, NeighborWorks Pocatello provides a comprehensive continuum of support, including homebuyer education, financial coaching, foreclosure prevention, and post‑purchase guidance. As a HUD‑certified counseling agency and Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), the organization also offers down payment assistance, home improvement loans, and affordable housing development, ensuring that individuals at all stages of the housing journey have access to the tools and resources they need to succeed. Grounded in strong partnerships with residents, businesses, and local government, NeighborWorks Pocatello is committed to building vibrant, healthy neighborhoods, fostering community pride, and creating pathways to opportunity for underserved populations throughout the region. About the Position The organization is seeking a dynamic and community‑oriented Executive Director to lead into its next chapter of growth and impact. The Executive Director will serve as both a strategic leader and external ambassador, responsible for advancing the Mission, strengthening community relationships, and ensuring long‑term sustainability. This highly visible leadership role requires balancing vision with execution, guiding multiple housing and community initiatives, and cultivating funding sources beyond traditional grants. Key Priorities Relationship Building: Strengthen partnerships with local government, financial institutions, nonprofit partners, neighborhood organizations, and broader community stakeholders. Fundraising & Financial Sustainability: Diversify revenue beyond federal and grant funding, build an endowment, cultivate major donors and legacy gifts, strengthen grant‑seeking capacity, and identify new funding opportunities through partnerships and earned revenue. Advancing Key Programs & Development Initiatives: Maintain momentum across housing development, homeownership support, home repair programs, workforce housing, and self‑help housing; ensure alignment of resources and leadership in prioritizing and sequencing initiatives. Strategic Planning & Alignment: Lead a forward‑looking strategic planning process that prioritizes mission, funding, staffing, and impact goals, providing a shared roadmap for decision‑making and fundraising support. Strengthening Internal Operations & Capacity: Improve communication across functions, reduce silos, clarify roles, enhance capacity in construction management, fundraising, marketing, HR, and foster a supportive work environment with clear expectations, consistent leadership, and staff development. Skills Required Education and Experience Minimum 3‑5 years of senior‑level experience, preferably in a nonprofit or similar community‑serving organization. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in public, nonprofit management, business administration or a related field. Sector knowledge preferred: understanding of affordable housing, community development, or related fields with the ability to navigate complex programs and partnerships. Skills and Attributes Relationship‑Driven and Community‑Oriented, building trust quickly with donors, government leaders, and community stakeholders. Visionary and Strategic Leader, articulating a clear, compelling vision and inspiring alignment and buy‑in across board, staff, and partners. Fundraising and Resource Development Expertise, securing diverse funding streams including grants, major gifts, and strategic partnerships. Strong Business and Financial Acumen, budgeting, financial analysis, and systems thinking, translating data into actionable insights. Effective Team Leader and Culture Builder, motivating, developing and retaining high‑performing teams in a collaborative, accountable environment. Exceptional Communicator and Advocate, confident public speaker and storyteller who influences stakeholders and elevates organization visibility. Operational and Project Management Strength, managing multiple priorities and delivering results in dynamic environments. Collaborative Board Partner, working effectively with the Board of Directors balancing transparency, strategic input, and executive leadership. Adaptable and Solutions‑Oriented, navigating change and solving complex challenges with innovative solutions. Compensation and Benefits $120,000‑135,000 annually, plus a performance bonus based on meeting organizational goals. Up to $10,000 relocation assistance available. Comprehensive, employer‑paid health coverage (medical, dental, vision). 401(k) with up to 5% employer match. Generous paid time off (vacation, sick leave, federal holidays). Employer‑paid life insurance and long‑term disability coverage. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement NeighborWorks Pocatello is an equal‑opportunity employer and seeks to recruit people of diverse backgrounds, supporting the retention and advancement of diverse persons within the organization. The committee is committed to fostering and supporting an inclusive workplace that values all employees, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio‑economic status, or other non‑merit factors. Contact Information To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume as a single PDF file to the email address [emailprotected]. The position is open until filled. #J-18808-Ljbffr