Executive Director

Founded in 1970, our client Shelter Care provides compassionate housing and behavioral health services for individuals and families wanting a safe and stable home in the Eugene/Springfield area and surrounding communities. The housing programs administered by Shelter Care run the gamut from rental assistance to prevent a person from becoming unhoused, to short-term housing assistance lasting from three months to two years, to permanent supported housing for chronically unhoused members of our community.

Shelter Care's behavioral health program supports participants in our housing programs and other community members experiencing mental health issues or trauma related to being unhoused. Our client is seeking a thoughtful and visionary Executive Director to lead the strategic direction and continued development of the organization, ensuring it fulfills its mission now and into the future.

The Executive Director will be responsible for the overall success of the organization and will work collaboratively with the Board of Directors and agency staff to manage and grow programs in an effective and financially sustainable manner and establish and implement the organization's long-term strategic plan. The Executive Director must have a strong understanding of nonprofit management and provide leadership that supports the organization’s culture and diverse staff.

This individual will also be responsible for effectively communicating with community partners, donors, and governmental funders while serving as an advocate for solutions supporting unhoused individuals and families throughout Eugene, Springfield, and surrounding communities.

Must demonstrate the ability to perform the following responsibilities with or without accommodations.

The Executive Director has overarching responsibility for ensuring the ongoing excellence and financial viability of the organization’s programs while providing leadership to agency staff. The Executive Director must be able to adapt their management style to empower members of the senior leadership team, including leaders overseeing Development, Finance, Housing Services, and Behavioral Health, while recognizing and leveraging each leader’s expertise. The Executive Director is also responsible for integrating and upholding diversity, equity, and inclusion principles throughout the organization’s work.

The Executive Director will ensure daily operations are efficiently executed while simultaneously building a strong foundation for future growth and development. This individual will monitor progress toward the organization’s strategic plan and regularly evaluate the effectiveness and financial viability of programs, including partnering with senior leadership to develop standard operating procedures for each department. The Executive Director will work with staff to build and maintain a culture of respect, shared vision, and trauma-informed care.

The Executive Director will advise and build alignment with the Board of Directors regarding the governance and strategic direction of the organization. In partnership with the Board, the Executive Director will lead the development and implementation of the organization’s strategic plan. The Executive Director will set agendas for Board meetings and ensure timely, appropriate, and transparent communication with the Board, particularly regarding risk management, operations, organizational finances, metrics, and key performance indicators.

This individual will also lead the Board and staff in implementing fundraising strategies, maintaining policy compliance, and supporting committee work.

The Executive Director must communicate…