Executive Director

Trinity Center Seeks Their Next Executive Director (E.D.)

Trinity Center seeks an experienced, resourceful, and community-building leader to guide the 12-year-old organization into its next stage of growth and development. Our next experienced Executive Director will balance the need to stay connected to the internal operations, while being the face of the organization in the community. The next leader will most successfully support Trinity Center’s growth and development by focusing on the future and thinking big, while ensuring the organization’s infrastructure can sustain the needed programs for years to come. The ideal candidate will be able to inspire and engage people throughout the organization and community: members, volunteers, staff, community partners, public agencies, individual donors, institutional funders, and board.

The Executive Director is responsible for the overall management of Trinity Center, which includes: setting and leading the strategic direction with Board and staff; oversight and growth of the budget; management of HR functions; fundraising; public relations and networking; oversight of program, operations, and fundraising staff; and board development. The ED provides leadership that upholds the values and mission of Trinity Center, while ensuring the sustainability of the organization.

The Executive Director reports to the Trinity Center Board. The E.D. directly supervises three dedicated and experienced managers: the Assoc Director/Development Manager, the Director of Programs, and the Operations Manager.

About Trinity Center

Trinity Center opens doorways to opportunity, offering vital safety net services, case management, and housing support for adults experiencing homelessness in Contra Costa County. We empower individuals in their journey toward housing, financial stability, and overall wellness. We work in partnership with our community, members, and supporters to address the devastating effects of poverty and remove barriers to stable housing through compassionate services, education, shelter, and advocacy.

With a staff of 15, Trinity Center programs are designed to combat the root causes of poverty and homelessness. Last year we welcomed over 1,400 individuals more than 17,000 times, providing 47,000 services ranging from essential safety net services to intensive case management and trainings. The center operates Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM, providing intensive case management, in addition to meals, showers, laundry, and other essential safety-net services. During the winter, we bring on additional seasonal staff so that we can also offer overnight shelter. In addition, we are working in partnership with two projects that will provide additional supportive housing for people in need. With critical support from dedicated volunteers, as well as partnerships with the city, county, community organizations and individual donors, Trinity Center provides all of these programs with an annual budget of approximately $1.5 million. We believe that a flourishing community is one where the most vulnerable members have hope and opportunities for productive and satisfying lives.

Executive Director’s Key Duties and Responsibilities

FUNDRAISING and SPOKESPERSON (25%) As the public face of Trinity Center, the E.D. will promote the organization’s mission and educate the community about the needs of our clients. The E.D. will work in partnership with the board and staff to maintain our current relationships and collaborations with our individual, county, business, and foundation supporters, while developing innovative ways to increase our capacity to meet the growing need for critical services and support for adults experiencing homelessness.

• Actively participates in maintaining and expanding diversified revenue streams from individual donors as well as from private foundations and government sources.
• Represents Trinity Center’s mission and vision with partners, funders, and community members.
• Ensures the community is informed on the activities, programs, and goals of the organization.

STRATEGY, PROGRAMS, AND PARTNERSHIPS (25%) The E.D. will work with the Board and staff to ensure that the organization has a long-range strategy that ensures the mission is fulfilled through programs, business development, and community outreach.

• Supports the Board’s development of a strategic direction, with critical input from Trinity’s staff and stakeholders.
• Leads and executes the strategic plan.
• Evaluates outcomes to ensure effective programs.
• Works with Board and staff to build strategic partnerships.
• Maintains a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field.
• Advocates for the services and opportunities that will help reduce homelessness in Contra Costa County.

LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT (20%) Leads, coordinates, and motivates the team, including nurturing the professional development and collegiality of staff. Ensures full compliance with nonprofit business, legal, and HR policies and procedures.

• Nurtures staff development and education.
• Maintains a climate that attracts, keeps, and motivates a diverse staff.
• Oversees organizational development that cultivates relevant programming and the infrastructure that supports it.
• Establishes and maintains an effective system of communication internally and externally throughout the organization.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and corporate compliances.
• Oversees sound Human Resources policies and practices, with some hands-on management of payroll and other systems.

FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT (20%) In this unique role, the ED has both the oversight responsibility of the development of the budget and fiscal planning, while providing daily management to ensure a healthy balance of income, expenses, and operating reserve.

• Develops and maintains sound fiscal policies and practices.
• Co-Chairs the Finance Committee.
• Ensures long-term fiscal planning of the organization and its assets, including a balanced revenue stream.
• Oversees monthly income and expenses.

BOARD GOVERNANCE (10%) The E.D. works in partnership with the Trinity Center’s dedicated board to ensure the organization’s viability and adherence to the mission.

• Partners with the Board and Committees to leverage the knowledge, skills, and experience of board members to fulfill the organization’s mission.
• Ensures the Board of Directors are fully informed about the organization’s accomplishmentsand challenges.
• Serves as primary communication link between Board and staff.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND QUALITIES

Required Knowledge and Experience

• 5-7 years of Progressive Management Experience, including in a decision-making role
• Supervision experience of director-level reports
• Senior leadership in nonprofit or other government or social service organizations
• Demonstrated Team-Building leadership
• Financial Oversight and Budget Management experience
• Oversight or management of the business operations, including compliance with federal, state and local regulations
• Ability to build relationships with individuals and the broader community and work with multiple stakeholders
• 3-5 years of direct experience in fundraising, particularly from Private Foundations/Institutions; Corporate Foundations, and Government Contracts
• Experience working with vulnerable populations
• Demonstrated experience of fostering a positive work environment
• Strong writing skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Public speaking experience
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office programs, and other critical databases and technology for Trinity Center’s operations
• Understanding of the systems changes needed to combat the root causes of poverty and homelessness

Required Qualities

• Flexible
• Confident Decision-Maker
• Receptive to Feedback and Learning
• Collaborative relationship-building skills with our staff, volunteers, members and supporters including listening, empathy, and clear communication
• Forward-thinking
• Inventive and Resourceful
• Passionate for Mission of Trinity Center
• Honest and Transparent
• Sense of Humor

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of Contra Costa County, including agencies and civic programs, as well as vulnerable populations seeking services
• Experience working with adults experiencing homelessness
• Executive Director experience
• Experience overseeing a budget of $1 million or more
• Experienced advocate for building public support through many channels, including civic forums, outreach and social media
• Experience cultivating, nurturing, and appreciating staff’s leadership qualities

Compensation and Hours

Trinity Center’s Management Team is on-site at least 80% of the time. The case management and service center staff are 100% on-site from 8-4pm. The Executive Director is a full-time position with offices at the Trinity Center in Walnut Creek. The position also requires some evening and weekend meetings, as well as off-site meetings with Board Members, donors, and community partners. The salary range is: $115,000 to $135,000, benefits include dental, vision, life insurance and employer-subsidized medical insurance.

Trinity Center seeks qualified candidates:

We do not discriminate against applicants or employees for reasons of race, color, disability, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, genetic information, marital status, prior convictions, incarceration or age.

Trinity Center’s staff reflects a spectrum of race, class and gender identities. If you would like to join our dedicated, passionate, and welcoming team, please apply. Even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with each qualification in the job description, you might be the right candidate for this role.

How to Apply:

Please send a single PDF document of your resume and a cover letter that describes your interest and relevant qualifications to: EDJob@TrinityCenterWC.org. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Early submissions are encouraged. Qualified candidates will be contacted and interviewed on a rolling basis. Due to the anticipated volume of applicants, please do not contact us (by phone, email, or in person) for additional information.

ED Search Timeline:

The application process will close on May 28, 2025. We hope to have the final candidate selected no later than July 15.