Executive Director Job Pocatello area,Idaho USA,Non-Profit & Social Impact

Job Description: Neighbor Works 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, Neighbor Works 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, Neighbor Works 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, home ownership 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…