Chief Executive Officer

Hildebrand Family Self-Help Center (Hildebrand) seeks an experienced, creative, and inspiring leader to serve as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). A leading nonprofit organization dedicated to transitioning Massachusetts families out of homelessness and supporting them on the road to safe, affordable, permanent housing, Hildebrand provides shelter, permanent housing, and various support services, working with over 300 families in the past year. The next CEO will be a preeminent voice in the fight to end homelessness and will lead Hildebrand programmatically, operationally, financially, and culturally as it aims to increase its capacity and further disrupt the cycle of homelessness in Massachusetts.

The next CEO will bring an authentic passion for Hildebrand’s mission, a demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a multifaceted organization, and a track record of connecting with and influencing various stakeholders, including clients, staff, board members, government and nonprofit partners, funders, and community members. A successful candidate will be able to provide strategic leadership and guidance to ensure that Hildebrand’s housing developments, programs, and services are impactful and responsive to the needs of its diverse community. 

Thirty-five years since its founding, Hildebrand now leases and operates 157 emergency shelter units and owns 22 permanent housing units in the Boston area. Hildebrand supports its residents through a host of supportive and stabilization services. In 2024, Hildebrand served over 1,000 individuals with a full-time staff of 60 (including a four-member senior leadership team, reporting directly to the CEO) and a $11.5 million operating budget.

COMPENSATION AND LOCATION

Salary range: $195,000 - $225,000 

Location: Residing within daily commutable distance of Greater Boston is highly desirable.

APPLICATIONS, INQUIRIES, AND NOMINATIONS

Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be submitted below. 

Donna Cramer is leading this search with Angelo Alexander.

Hildebrand is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.