About the Organization

A well-established civil rights organization is seeking a visionary and strategic Executive Director. Based in Western Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Fair Housing Center (MFHC), founded in 1989, works to eliminate housing discrimination across western and central Massachusetts through a combination of legal advocacy, civil rights investigations, and community education. Serving 1.6 million residents, MFHC assists families with children, people with disabilities, survivors of domestic violence, voucher holders, and immigrantsthose most vulnerable to the states escalating housing crisis. Each year, we investigate roughly 250 discrimination complaints, enforce fair housing laws, and provide housing mobility counseling, impact litigation, and policy advocacy. Our innovative programs, such as Housing Search Assistance and secret shopper testing, uncover and address systemic barriers while expanding access to safe, lead-free, and inclusive housing. With coalition leadership and proven results, MFHC defends civil rights, stabilizes families, and builds the foundation for stronger, more equitable communities.

The Position

This is a unique leadership opportunity for an enthusiastic champion of civil rights with a passion for fair housing and social justice. The Executive Director will guide our dynamic organization into its next chapter, working collaboratively with a committed Board of Directors and dedicated staff to advance our mission and expand our impact.

Primary Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Organizational Management

• Execute the organization’s mission and strategic plan, maintaining a future vision that balances individual services with systemic policy and advocacy work
• Oversee programs including policy and legislative advocacy, fair housing litigation, investigations, enforcement, education, and outreach
• Recruit, interview, hire, direct, and monitor staff
• Maintain efficient operations through strong management, effective communication, and team building

Financial Management & Development

• Secure financial support from government agencies/grants, individuals, foundations, and corporations
• Oversee organizational budget, ensure fiscal responsibility, and manage grant administration and reporting

External Relations & Advocacy

• Serve as the public face and official spokesperson for the organization
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with diverse stakeholders, government officials, policymakers, and community organizations
• Raise the profile of fair housing issues through media engagement and public speaking

Qualifications

Required:

• Active membership in the Massachusetts Bar in good standing, or licensed attorney in another jurisdiction with the ability to waive in to the Massachusetts Bar.
• Demonstrated commitment to civil rights advocacy, ideally in fair housing and housing discrimination
• Strong supervisory and staff management experience with ability to lead, mentor, and develop teams
• Passionate commitment…