Executive Director

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance

Community Assistance Network (CAN) is seeking an exceptional, visionary, and mission-driven Executive Director to lead one of Baltimore County's most impactful human services organizations. This is an opportunity to shape the future of a respected nonprofit organization while making a lasting impact on thousands of lives throughout the Baltimore region.

• Provide visionary leadership that strengthens organizational stability and supports sustainable growth.
• Steward financial resources and fundraising efforts to ensure long-term organizational success.
• Build and strengthen relationships with government agencies, foundations, corporations, donors, and community stakeholders.
• Foster a positive and engaging workplace culture where employees are empowered to thrive.
• Advance innovative solutions that address homelessness, housing instability, and related community needs.
• Partner effectively with the Board of Directors in governance, strategy, and organizational advancement.
• Serve as a visible ambassador and advocate for CAN throughout the community.
• Lead with transparency, accountability, collaboration, and integrity.

• Demonstrated history of leading complex organizations or programs
• Experience with financial management, budgeting, and resource development
• Success building relationships with boards, funders, partners, and community stakeholders
• Strong people leadership and employee engagement skills
• Strategic planning and organizational development expertise
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Passion for addressing social and economic challenges facing vulnerable populations

At CAN, every day presents an opportunity to create meaningful change. You will join an organization with a longstanding reputation for community impact, a dedicated workforce, strong partnerships, a committed Board of Directors, and a mission that changes lives every day.

The next Executive Director of CAN will help shape the future of services that support individuals and families across Baltimore County and beyond. Join us. Lead boldly. Serve compassionately. Change lives.

We are committed to creating a workplace where people of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, and perspectives are welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We seek leaders who embrace inclusion, equity, collaboration, and cultural humility and who are committed to fostering an environment where every employee can thrive.

Applications must be received by August 14, 2026
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Community Assistance Network is an equal opportunity employer. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. CAN is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.