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YouthCare Seattle · 5 days ago

Executive Director

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$160K/yr - $200K/yr

7+ years exp

YouthCare Seattle is seeking a strategic and operationally strong Executive Director to lead the organization through a critical period of restructuring and stabilization. The Executive Director will oversee overall organizational performance, culture, and impact while ensuring high-quality programs and services aligned with YouthCare’s mission.

EmploymentGovernmentNon Profit

Responsibilities

Executing the Board-approved turnaround and stabilization plan

Strengthening core operations, systems, and financial discipline

Building trust by engaging and aligning staff through consistent, transparent communication and visible, values-based leadership

Rebuilding donor and partner confidence, broadening YouthCare’s network of support, and helping secure sustainable revenue

Advancing YouthCare’s commitment to racial equity, inclusion, and justice in everyday decision-making and culture

Leads and supports the senior leadership team and staff to deliver high-quality programs and services aligned with YouthCare’s mission

Communicates effectively by providing timely and transparent information to youth, staff, donors, and the community

Ensures strong finance, HR, operations, compliance, and risk management practices

Serves as a primary representative of YouthCare with donors, community partners, public officials, and other stakeholders

Works in close partnership with the Board to implement strategy, monitor progress, and ensure accountability

Qualification

Turnaround LeadershipOperational AcumenFinancial AcumenYouth Services ExperienceEquity-Driven LeadershipFundraising ExperiencePeople-Centered ManagementExceptional Communication

Required

Proven Turnaround & Change Leadership Demonstrated experience with successfully leading an organization through stabilization, restructuring, or significant change

Operational & Financial Acumen At least 7–10 years of senior leadership in nonprofit, public sector, or closely aligned organizations; strong track record in managing complex operations, budgets, and risk

Mission Alignment & Sector Insight Deep commitment to ending youth homelessness and supporting young people facing housing instability, and other systemic barriers. Experience in youth services, homelessness, housing, behavioral health, or adjacent fields is strongly preferred

Exceptional Communication & Trust-Building A clear, candid communicator who can earn the trust of staff, youth, funders, partners, and Board; able to engage others in difficult realities while inspiring shared purpose

Equity-Driven Leadership Demonstrated commitment to equity, anti-racism, and inclusion; experience leading diverse teams and addressing organizational culture and barriers

Fundraising & External Relations Experience partnering with development staff and Board to cultivate relationships and secure philanthropic and public funding; comfort representing the organization publicly

People-Centered Management Style A relational leader who listens, sets clear expectations, holds themselves and others accountable, and celebrates the work of staff

A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required