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J.L. Nick & Associates

Executive Director

Bradford, PA · On-site

Executive Director - Economic & Community Development We have been retained to conduct a confidential executive search for an accomplished Executive Director of Economic & Community Development. This ...

J.L. Nick & Associates

Executive Director

Bradford, PA · On-site

Executive Director - Economic & Community Development We have been retained to conduct a confidential executive search for an accomplished Executive Director of Economic & Community Development. This ...

Gulfshoresal

$190K - $220K/yr

The Community Development Director leads the City of Grand Junction's Community Development Department and serves on the Executive Leadership Team, reporting to the Deputy City Manager. The Director ...

YMCA San Antonio

Executive Director

Schertz, TX · On-site

$90K/yr

Executive Director, Schertz Family YMCA Location: Schertz, Texas Employment status: Full-time, ... Branch Operations, Staff Development, and Community Development. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Branch ...

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Executive Director

Boston, MA • On-site

National Community Development Association (NCDA)
Government Relations and Lobbying Services • 1 - 10 employees
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Posted 23 days ago

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Executive Director

Reporting to the Board of Directors

Dorchester, MA

Lena Park Community Development Corporation (Lena Park) is one of Boston's oldest community development corporations, founded in 1968 by neighborhood residents committed to addressing affordable housing needs and creating opportunities for youth and families. For more than five decades, Lena Park has served as a trusted community anchor, providing quality affordable housing, resident services, community engagement initiatives, and youth development programming that empower individuals and families to thrive.

Today, Lena Park owns 602 units of affordable and moderate-income housing across eight properties, serving more than 1,300 residents, and operates a vibrant community center that connects residents with resources, programs, and opportunities. Guided by its mission to help youth and families build healthy lives, healthy families, and a healthy community, Lena Park continues to advance economic mobility, educational success, and neighborhood stability throughout Dorchester, Mattapan, and surrounding communities. To learn more about Lena Park Community Development Corporation, please visit https://www.lenaparkcdc.org

Lena Park seeks an Executive Director to lead the organization into its next chapter of impact and sustainability. Partnering closely with the Board of Directors, staff, residents, and community stakeholders, the Executive Director will strengthen Lena Park's role as a trusted community hub while stewarding its real estate portfolio, expanding community-centered programming, and advancing a bold vision for long-term growth and community impact.

The ideal candidate will be a community-centered and strategic leader with experience building authentic relationships, leading organizational change, and fostering trust among diverse stakeholders. The successful candidate will bring strong operational and financial management skills, a track record of fundraising and partnership development, and experience with community-based programs. Familiarity with affordable housing, community development, real estate operations, or related fields is highly desirable. This leader will be an effective communicator, collaborative team builder, and visible ambassador committed to advancing equity, opportunity, and community well-being.

Lena Park Community Development Corporation offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Position guide: https://mcusercontent.com/1252875d7f1dc66a8f6c002aa/files/63f32db5-fd63-33ae-903c-ba239b3a27e0/Lena_Park_CDC_Position_Guide.01.pdf

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