Habitat for Humanity Capital District Executive Director Albany, NY · Full time

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Habitat for Humanity Capital District was founded in 1988 as an independent affiliate of Habitat International. Our service area includes Albany, Rensselaer and Southern Saratoga counties, where we have built over 185 homes in partnership with local families.

Habitat for Humanity Capital District seeks a collaborative, strategic, and mission-driven Executive Director to lead the organization into its next chapter of impact.

After more than a decade of stable executive leadership, Habitat enters this transition from a position of strength. The organization has built 185 homes for first-time homebuyers and earned a reputation as a regional leader in sustainable affordable housing.

Working alongside an engaged Board of Directors and a dedicated staff, the next Executive Director will have the opportunity to build upon this strong foundation while helping the organization grow its impact in an increasingly complex affordable housing landscape.

If you are energized by collaborative leadership, community partnerships and expanding access to affordable homeownership, we invite you to consider joining our team.

About Habitat for Humanity Capital District

Habitat for Humanity Capital District partners with families and communities to create affordable homeownership opportunities throughout Albany, Rensselaer and southern Saratoga Counties.

We believe everyone deserves a safe, stable place to call home. Through innovative housing development, neighborhood investment, volunteer engagement, and partnerships with public, private and nonprofit organizations, we work to strengthen communities and expand opportunity.

Today's Habitat is more than a homebuilder. We are an experienced affordable housing developer managing multiple projects, public funding partnerships and community collaborations that create lasting neighborhood impact.

The opportunity

The Executive Director is responsible for providing strategic leadership, organizational management, financial stewardship and community representation.

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Lead a respected nonprofit with a strong reputation throughout the Capital District.
• Guide an experienced staff and work alongside an engaged Board of Directors.
• Advance innovative affordable housing initiatives, including sustainable and energy-efficient construction.
• Strengthen partnerships with municipalities, state agencies, lenders, foundations, businesses and community organizations.
• Shape the organization's long-term strategy while expanding access to affordable homeownership.

Success in this role requires balancing vision with execution—thinking strategically while remaining grounded in the day-to-day realities of leading a complex nonprofit organization.

Key responsibilities

The Executive Director provides leadership across strategy, people, finances, partnerships, and housing impact.

Primary areas of leadership include:

• Organizational strategy and Board partnership.
• Staff leadership, operations, and organizational culture.
• Financial stewardship, compliance, and risk management.
• Resource development, community partnerships, and external relations.
• Affordable housing development, homeowner services, and community impact.

Who we're looking for

We recognize that strong candidates may come from nonprofit leadership, affordable housing, community development, philanthropy, construction, public administration, or other mission-driven fields.

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader who:

• Builds trust and authentic relationships.
• Thinks strategically while effectively managing complex organizations.
• Communicates clearly and inspires confidence among diverse audiences.
• Navigates change with optimism, sound judgment and resilience.
• Demonstrates financial and organizational management experience.
• Is passionate about strengthening communities through affordable housing.
• Actively demonstrates Habitat values:
• Humility – We are part of something bigger than ourselves
• Courage – We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular
• Accountability – We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission

Preferred qualifications

• Progressively responsible leadership experience in a nonprofit, public-sector, housing, community development, construction, or related setting.
• Demonstrated strength in organizational leadership, financial oversight, partnership-building, and communication.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of affordable housing, real estate development, or community development.

Why Habitat?

This is an opportunity to join an organization that combines mission with measurable impact. Habitat for Humanity Capital District offers:

• An experienced and committed staff.
• A dedicated and engaged Board of Directors.
• Strong municipal, state, and community partnerships.
• A reputation for innovation and collaboration.
• The opportunity to improve lives through affordable homeownership.

The next Executive Director will inherit an organization with a strong foundation and the opportunity to shape its future. A detailed position description will be shared with selected candidates during the search process.

This is a full-time, exempt salaried position, with occasional evenings and weekends as needed. We value work-life balance, and are committed to maintaining a flexible, supportive work environment and schedule, supported by generous PTO. A hybrid work arrangement is available for this position with up to two remote days per week and additional flexibility provided as needed.

Benefits include:

• Paid time off including vacation, sick, personal and paid holidays.
• Simple IRA retirement savings with 3% employer match
• Medical Insurance (85% of premium covered for employees; 80% of premium covered for dependents)
• Dental Insurance (100% of premium covered for both employees and dependents)
• Paid family leave (100% of salary for up to 12 weeks)

 

To apply

Habitat for Humanity Capital District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee, volunteer, or applicant for a Habitat home on the basis of race, color, cultural heritage, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, physical condition, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state, or federal law. This policy extends to all personnel decisions, terms and conditions of employment, vendor contracts and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for all. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Applications should include:

·       Cover letter

·       Resume