About Lydia Place:
At Lydia Place, we believe that housing interventions today with prevention strategies for tomorrow is an investment in ending family homelessness in our community. Our vision is for a compassionate community where everyone has a home and the opportunity to thrive. We can achieve this through our mission to disrupt the cycle of homelessness and nurture healing and belonging for current and future generations.
Lydia Place is rooted in four main values that guide our strategic direction: Upstream Impact, Community, Equity, and Employee Wellness. We invite you to visit our website to learn more about our strategic plan and the impact of our work in the community.
Position Summary:
The Director of Community Engagement & Development (DCED) is responsible for developing, managing, and executing the budget, financial policy compliance, and goals of the Community Engagement Program, centering Lydia Place’s values and community centric philosophy. The DCED is responsible for balancing a multi-million dollar fundraising budget annually through overseeing and cultivating Lydia Place’s donor portfolio, agency fundraising events, external communications, and engaging the broader community in our work. Additionally, they will supervise the Community Engagement Program team (currently 2.75 FTE); act as a spokesperson on behalf of the agency; and actively engage with volunteers, staff, Lydia Place’s leadership team, external contractors, and the Board of Directors. This role is highly collaborative both internally and externally and requires a high level of flexibility.
To Apply:
Please do not apply through Indeed. If you do, your application and resume will not be considered. Instead, email resume and detailed cover letter outlining your interest, qualifications, experience, or information that may not be encompassed in your resume, such as lived experience as it relates to this position, in an attached .doc or .pdf format.
Direct materials to Director of Learning & Operations, Sara Wilson, at [email protected]. You may also submit hard copy materials via PO BOX 28487 Bellingham, WA 98228. Position is open until filled.
Equal Opportunity Employment:
Lydia Place is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on the basis of race, sex/gender, religion/creed, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, national origin, genetic markers, military or veteran's status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Pay: $78,357.00 - $94,406.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person