Executive Director

EPACANDO (East Palo Alto Community Alliance and Neighborhood Development Organization) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Click on the link below for the full opportunity description: OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION THIS ROLE REQUIRES A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF IN-PERSON TIME IN EAST PALO ALTO. WHILE THERE IS FLEXIBILITY IN HOW WORK IS STRUCTURED, CONSISTENT ON-THE-GROUND PRESENCE IS ESSENTIAL. POSITION OVERVIEW EPACANDO seeks an experienced, community-centered Executive Director to lead the organization into its next chapter: Building the capacity of the organization through internal growth, partnerships, and community relationships in order to sustain long-term stewardship of our existing real-estate portfolio and complete another 200 homes in our development pipeline. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director provides vision, operational leadership, and strategic direction across all aspects of the organization—from affordable housing development and homeownership programs to housing policy advocacy, fundraising, staff management, board development, and community engagement. This is a deeply place-based role: the ED will be a visible, trusted presence in East Palo Alto and a credible partner to the city, county, funders, co-developers, and community members who rely on EPACANDO’s work. LOCATION East Palo Alto, CA This role requires a significant amount of in-person time in East Palo Alto. While there is flexibility in how work is structured, consistent on-the-ground presence is essential. YOU ARE A leader deeply rooted in or connected to East Palo Alto (or a comparable place-based community), with a genuine commitment to the people, history, and future of EPA. A skilled generalist with financial acumen, housing development knowledge, and the political savvy to navigate a complex and shifting landscape—building coalitions and advancing the mission even in challenging political terrain. A relationship builder with the ability to earn the trust of staff, board, community members, partners, funders, and elected officials alike. A leader who is passionate about developing and building staff capacity and supporting their professional growth. SALARY/BENEFITS Salary Range: $140,000 - $160,000 Benefits include: Medical/Dental/Vision coverage 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% company match 15 days vacation 10 days sick time 14 paid holidays EQUITY STATEMENT EPACANDO is committed to building and sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who share our values and are from communities that have been most impacted by housing insecurity — including East Palo Alto residents, people of color, women, and those with lived experience of the issues we work to address. EPACANDO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TO APPLY For more information, or to apply for the Executive Director position at EPACANDO, please upload your resume and cover letter here . All applications will be kept confidential, and every applicant will receive a response.