Executive Director
| Organization | Community Partners for Affordable Housing |
| Date Posted | August 20, 2026 |
| City | Portland |
| State | Oregon |
| Location | Hybrid |
| Type of Position | Full-Time |
| Primary Job Function | Executive Leadership |
| Secondary Job Function | Finance |
| Educational Requirement | Bachelor's Degree |
| Experience Requirement | 5-10 years |
| Salary Range | $160,000 – $167,000 annually |
Description & Details
As executive director of this well-respected nonprofit housing development organization, you will lead a highly talented team, directly supervising four senior-level colleagues. Your exceptional leadership and management skills will ensure that CPAH effectively fulfills its mission, working collaboratively both within the organization and in a wide variety of Oregon communities. Your sharp community relations, equity and inclusion, team building, strategic planning, and financial management skills will sustain our organization’s positive organizational culture and financial stability. The board and staff will appreciate your approachability, passion for our work, and sense of humor.
CPAH, now in its 34th year, has developed and manages 12 housing communities and has 5 housing developments in the pipeline. The annual budget is $4 million, and there are 34 staff members (27 FTE).
Link to Job Announcement and Job Description:
https://www.cpahoregon.org/now-hiring/
Application Instructions
- Please send a cover letter and chronological resume to our recruitment consultant, Kathy Kniep, at kathy@kathykniep.com, by September 14, 2026. Note that the process for reviewing applications begins immediately. In your cover letter, please include an answer to the following question, supplying a one- or two-paragraph answer:
How have you led equity advancement in the workplace?
- An email acknowledgement will be sent to all applicants within three business days. If you do not receive an acknowledgment within that timeframe, please contact Kathy Kniep: kathy@kathykniep.com / 503-309-3433.
- All inquiries will be handled confidentially.
- The position will remain open until filled.
- Not sure if you should apply? Please call Kathy Kniep with questions: 503-309-4433.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The board and staff of CPAH believe they can meet the organization’s mission only with diverse board, staff, and resident council members who actively cultivate a culture of equity.