Executive Director

Executive Director

Habitat for Humanity Capital District

Location: Albany, New York | Hybrid
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary Range: $100,000–$120,000
Schedule: Hybrid, with up to two remote days per week

 

About Habitat for Humanity Capital District

 

Habitat for Humanity Capital District was founded in 1988 as an independent affiliate of Habitat International. Its service area includes Albany, Rensselaer, and southern Saratoga Counties, where the organization has built more than 185 homes in partnership with local families.

 

Habitat for Humanity Capital District partners with families and communities to create affordable homeownership opportunities throughout the region.

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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.

 

The Executive Director Will Have 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.

 

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

 

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’s values: 1) Humility — we are part of something bigger than ourselves; 2) Courage — we do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular; and 3) 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 an 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.

 

Work Environment

 

This is a full-time, exempt salaried position, with occasional evenings and weekends required as needed.

Habitat for Humanity Capital District values work-life balance and is committed to maintaining a flexible, supportive work environment and schedule, supported by generous paid time off.

 

A hybrid work arrangement is available, with up to two remote days per week and additional flexibility provided as needed.

 

Compensation & Benefits

 

Salary: $100,000–$120,000 per year.

 

Benefits include:

 

• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, personal, and paid holidays.

• SIMPLE IRA retirement savings plan with a 3% employer match.

• Medical insurance, with 85% of the employee premium and 80% of dependent premiums covered by the employer.

• Dental insurance, with 100% of premiums covered for employees and dependents.

• Paid family leave at 100% of salary for up to 12 weeks.

 

How to Apply

 

Applications should include:

 

• Cover letter.

• Resume.

 

Candidates should submit their materials through the online application process.

 

Equal Opportunity

 

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.

 

Habitat for Humanity Capital District is committed to providing an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming environment for all and encourages candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.