Senior Director of Programs

Job Title: Senior Director of Programs FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Administration Supervisor: Executive Director

Annual Salary: $165,000-$180,000 Bargining Unit: No

Direct Reports: Yes Effective: July 1, 2026

MISSION & VALUES

EDC Mission

Eviction Defense Collaborative (EDC) works to prevent homelessness before it starts by providing compassionate, high‑quality legal assistance, rental assistance, and supportive services to San Francisco tenants facing eviction or housing instability. We believe that housing is a human right, and we strive to ensure that every San Franciscan has meaningful access to justice and the resources needed to remain safely housed.

EDC GREAT Values

• Gratitude – Valuing one another’s contributions and recognizing the impact of our collective work
• Responsibility – Acting with accountability, integrity, and sound stewardship of public resources
• Excellence – Delivering high-quality, accurate, and mission-driven work
• Adaptability – Responding effectively to evolving systems, policies, and community needs
• Trust – Building confidence through transparency, reliability, and respect

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Director of Programs is a member of EDC’s senior leadership team responsible for strengthening program performance, organizational learning, data-informed decision-making, and staff development across the organization.

The Senior Director directly oversees EDC’s Rental Assistance Disbursement Component (RADCo) , Director SCA and Data Division, ensuring that program operations, data systems, evaluation, and reporting are integrated and aligned with organizational goals and funder requirements.

In addition to program oversight, the Senior Director leads EDC’s organizational learning and evaluation strategy and is responsible for developing a coordinated approach to staff training and professional development. The position works across departments to strengthen program quality, identify opportunities for continuous improvement, and ensure that EDC has the systems, information, and staff capacity necessary to deliver high- quality services and demonstrate measurable impact.