Executive Director

How to Submit an Application

Please send a cover letter and chronological resume to our recruitment consultant, Kathy Kniep, at kathy@kathykniep.com, by September 14, 2026. Note that the process for reviewing applications begins immediately.

In your cover letter, please include an answer to the following question, supplying a one- or two-paragraph answer:

How have you led equity advancement in the workplace?

? An email acknowledgement will be sent to all applicants within three business days. If

you do not receive an acknowledgment within that timeframe, please contact Kathy

Kniep: kathy@kathykniep.com / 503-309-3433.

? All inquiries will be handled confidentially.

? The position will remain open until filled.

? Not sure if you should apply? Please call Kathy Kniep with questions: 503-309-4433.

Job Title: Executive Director

Reports To: Board of Directors

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Location: Hybrid, Onsite 3 Days/Week

Salary Range: $160,000 - $167,000

Position Summary

Community Partners for Affordable Housing (CPAH) was founded to address the urgent need for safe, stable, and affordable housing in our region. Guided by a deep commitment to equity, resident voice, and long-term community impact, CPAH develops and preserves affordable housing and provides supportive services that strengthen lives and neighborhoods.

The Executive Director (ED) provides visionary and strategic leadership to advance this mission. They are responsible for overseeing the development and

implementation of CPAH's Strategic Framework and aligning all organizational efforts with its core values and long-term vision. The ED also oversees CPAH's programs, including its affordable housing development and resident service programs; cultivates cross-sector partnerships; and ensures strong financial and operational health.

As CPAH's primary ambassador, the ED represents the organization in policy conversations, public forums, and community collaborations. They work closely with the Board of Directors to set and implement strategy, strengthen governance, and position CPAH as a leader in affordable housing, resident and supportive services, and community development.

Additionally, the ED oversees grant strategy, organizational sustainability, and workforce development, ensuring CPAH is powered by a skilled, mission-driven, and equity-focused team. The ED reports directly to the Board of Directors.

Essential Functions

? Vision and Planning - Lead the strategic direction of CPAH, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission, vision, and values. Work with the

Board of Directors to develop long-term and short-term goals, track agency wide outcomes, and adapt strategies to meet evolving community needs.

? Community Engagement, Advocacy, and Resource Development - Strengthen CPAH's role as a community leader by building and maintaining

relationships with government agencies, housing advocates, nonprofit partners, and residents. Represent CPAH in local and regional policy discussions and housing coalitions. Oversee fundraising strategies, including donor cultivation, corporate and foundation partnerships, and individual giving campaigns. Ensure CPAH's communications, outreach efforts, and public messaging reflect the organization's mission and priorities.

? Housing Development and Asset Management - Work in partnership with the Housing Director to provide strategic leadership on housing development and asset management initiatives. Support project planning, assess new development opportunities, help navigate agreements, and collaborate with internal and external partners, including developers, property managers, and service providers, to advance CPAH's housing goals.

? Services Program Oversight and Grant Management - Work in partnership with the Director of Programs to ensure the development, sustainability, and effectiveness of CPAH's resident services and homeless services programs. Set goals, expand impact, and integrate trauma-informed, culturally responsive best practices. Lead grant strategy, including identifying funding opportunities, overseeing grant proposals, and ensuring compliance with

reporting and funder expectations.

? Finance and Operational Oversight - Work in partnership with Board Finance Committee and finance staff to maintain CPAH's financial health. Review financial reports, manage budgets, and ensure responsible stewardship of resources. Provide strategic oversight of housing development and asset management, ensuring CPAH's properties remain financially viable and well-maintained.

? Organizational Leadership and Board Engagement - Serve as the primary liaison between the Board of Directors and staff, providing transparent

reporting and engaging board members in CPAH's work. Support board development, including recruitment, orientation, and leveraging board

expertise for strategic initiatives. Support leadership development and meaningful, inclusive engagement specifically for resident Board Members.

? Workforce Strategy and Development - Provide high-level oversight of CPAH's staffing strategy, ensuring the organization attracts, retains, and

develops a diverse and skilled workforce. Support leadership in fostering a healthy workplace culture, ensuring equitable policies, and championing

professional development opportunities for staff.

? Other duties as assigned by the Board.

Qualifications

Required

? Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education, lived experience, and professional background.

? Minimum of 5 years of leadership, management, or supervisory experience in a nonprofit organization or mission-driven government agency.

? Experience with diverse communities and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice (DEIBJ) principles in leadership,

program development, and organizational culture.

? Financial acumen, including experience in budget development, financial reporting, and resource stewardship.

? Demonstrated leadership in managing teams, developing staff, and cultivating an inclusive and engaged workplace culture.

? Ability to organize, plan, and implement initiatives that advance CPAH's mission and strategic goals.

? Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with a wide range of stakeholders, including government agencies, funders, and community

partners.

Preferred

• Master's degree.
• Strong knowledge of affordable housing, real estate development, and community development practices is highly preferred.
• Experience administering, providing, or collaborating with human services programs.
• Proven ability to work effectively with a volunteer Board of Directors and committees, fostering collaboration and strategic alignment.
• Experience in fundraising, grant oversight, and donor relations

Salary, Employee Status, and Benefits Information

? $160,000 - $167,000, depending on experience

? Full-time, exempt employee status

? Hybrid, onsite 3 days/week

? 36-hour work week with four hours of wellness time (compensation based on 40 hours)

? 3 weeks of vacation, Years 1-2 / 4 weeks, Years 3-4 / 4.5 weeks, Years 5+

? 6 paid holidays with the option to substitute for a preferred holiday at the employee's

choice: Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor

Day, and Thanksgiving Day. Christmas Day and New Year's Day are included in our

annual office closure, Dec 25 - Jan 1.

? 120 hours of sick time, accrual basis

? Four-week paid sabbatical after seven years

? 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance (employees only; options

available for employees to pay to add spouse and children)

? Employer-funded 403(b) pension plan

? Life insurance

? Short-term and long-term disability

? Parental leave

? Bereavement leave