Pacific Staffing is honored to partner with Women's Empowerment in the search for an Executive Director to lead this highly respected, mission-driven organization. Women's Empowerment transforms the lives of women experiencing homelessness by providing education, workforce development, trauma-informed support, and pathways to stable housing. We are seeking a compassionate, strategic, and emotionally intelligent leader who brings deep expertise in human services, nonprofit operations, and community partnership building. This role requires a seasoned executive who can guide programs with clarity and purpose, cultivate a high-performing team, and ensure operational excellence across the organization. The ideal candidate is an inspiring relationship-builder with strong fundraising acumen, proven experience navigating complex housing and social-service systems, and a genuine heart for serving women overcoming homelessness. This is an opportunity to lead with impact, strengthen long-term sustainability, and elevate Women's Empowerment's presence and partnerships throughout the Sacramento community.

Salary range:

$145,000-$175,000 (DOE) Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership across programs, people, and operations to ensure mission-aligned outcomes and organizational excellence. "Programs with clear strategic priorities and effective outcomes that achieve our mission."Ensure organizational effectiveness by building a high-performing team with the right knowledge, skills, and abilities. "Hearts and minds are engaged and effectively performing."Oversee operational excellence through strong processes, data-driven decision-making, and disciplined budget management. "A well-run organization with clear processes… and spending within budget."Lead fundraising strategy and donor cultivation to secure diverse, sustainable funding sources. "Secure reliable and diverse funding sources to meet operational needs."Strengthening Women's Empowerment's public image through media, community engagement, and strategic partnerships.

Build and maintain relationships with governmental agencies, nonprofits, and community partners. "Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with relevant governmental and non-governmental organizations."Partner closely with the Board of Directors through transparent communication, governance support, and collaborative fundraising. "Open and timely communication… built on trust and respect."Ensure mission-critical expertise in workforce development, adult education pathways, housing navigation, and trauma-informed care.

Lead with emotional intelligence, supporting staff who may be prone to burnout while maintaining accountability for program participants.

Champion a compassionate, client-centered culture grounded in understanding homelessness and the barriers women face. "Someone who truly has the heart for this work."Skills & Qualifications Master's degree in social work, Public Administration, Business Administration (nonprofit emphasis), or related field.5-10 years of senior management experience, ideally in human services or workforce development. "Some or most in human services or workforce development."Demonstrated success leading nonprofit programs, staff, and operations.

Experience in fundraising, public relations, and cultivating strategic partnerships.

Strong understanding of homelessness, trauma-informed care, and the psychological barriers caused by housing instability, domestic violence, addiction, and poverty.

Knowledge of workforce development, employer partnerships, and adult education pathways.

Expertise navigating housing assistance systems including RRH, PSH, Transitional Housing, Section 8, SHRA, and local access points.

High emotional intelligence with the ability to support staff, prevent burnout, and maintain accountability.

Proven ability to work effectively with a Board of Directors and support governance, succession planning, and fundraising.

Compassionate leadership style grounded in accountability, empathy, and mission alignment.