A Way Home Washington (AWHWA) is a fiscally sponsored project of TSNE, on a mission to prevent and end youth and young adult homelessness across Washington State. We are looking for an experienced and passionate leader to join our team as the next Executive Director.
Role Responsibilities:
As the Executive Director, you will play a pivotal role in leading AWHWA into a bold and impactful future, working in partnership with communities, staff, and advisory board members. You will chart the next phase of our journey by leveraging learnings from our initial four Anchor Communities and statewide policy and advocacy initiatives. Together, we will define a comprehensive strategic plan that sets forth bold goals and aligns resources, policies, and organizational structures to most effectively fulfill AWHWA's mission.
Candidate Qualifications:
Our ideal candidate is someone who brings:
- A deep commitment to equity with the proven ability to apply a racial equity lens to all levels of an organization’s work.
- Proven track record managing comparable budgets and staff, particularly during early-stage organizational growth and through the steps needed to grow and sustain organizational health and mission focus.
- Excellent management skills and experience leading and inspiring change in a diverse, mission-driven environment; proven capacity to support systems and decision-making that fosters participation, mutual accountability, and growth.
- Successful experience leading strategic planning processes that yield clarity of direction and executable plans while authentically including a diverse array of perspectives and voices.
- Familiarity with nonprofit governance structures and growing a strong and representative advisory board.
If you meet some of the key requirements below and are passionate about our mission and ending youth homelessness, we encourage you to apply:
- A combination of lived and professional experience that is aligned with AWHWA’s mission and values.
- Passion for ending youth and young adult homelessness through a community impact model like AWHWA; commitment to outcomes-based, community-driven initiatives that apply a systems-change approach and cross-sector collaboration.
Compensation and Benefits:
The starting salary range for this position is $150,000 - $170,000/yr., commensurate with experience. The full salary range possible within the role is $128,750 - $206,000/yr. dependent on experience and performance. AWHWA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 12 paid holidays, 3 weeks annual paid vacation, 5 personal holidays, 40 hours of health time beginning each calendar year, and 80% employer-paid health insurance effective on your first day of employment.
How to Apply:
To be considered, please submit a resume and cover letter (two pages or less) addressed to Advisory Board President, Nwando Obele, as soon as possible - https://apptrkr.com/5577882. You may direct questions to Ed Rogan at ed@valtasgroup.com - 206.697.8428 or Chris Cannon at chris@valtasgroup.com - 206.899.7289.
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