The Eviction Defense Collaborative (EDC) is San Francisco’s leading nonprofit dedicated to protecting low-income tenants from eviction and homelessness. Each year, EDC provides emergency legal services and rental assistance to more than 5,000 tenants, ensuring that families and individuals have a fair chance to remain in their homes. As the lead agency for the city’s Tenant Right to Counsel program, EDC plays a pivotal role in safeguarding tenant rights and leveling the legal playing field for vulnerable residents.
EDC’s work goes beyond legal representation. It includes holistic support such as crisis intervention, moving assistance, and connections to vital social and health services. Its Rental Assistance Disbursement Component (RADCo) program further extends stability by providing rental subsidies, security deposits, and long-term financial assistance. EDC’s mission is deeply rooted in the belief that housing is a human right, inseparably linked to advancing racial, economic, and social justice.
The Opportunity
The Executive Director position represents a moment of opportunity to lead one of San Francisco’s most impactful social justice organizations at a critical time in the city’s housing landscape.
Reporting to the Board of Directors and managing a team of senior leaders, the Executive Director will set the vision for EDC’s future while ensuring strong governance, fiscal stewardship, and organizational cohesion.
This leader will bring clarity and steadiness to a dynamic environment, navigating the complexities of housing policy, resource constraints, and rapid organizational change. With deep experience in fundraising, financial oversight, and coalition-building, the Executive Director will secure the resources necessary to sustain and grow EDC’s programs. They will serve as the public face of the organization, engaging elected officials, policymakers, funders, and the community to amplify tenant voices and advocate for housing stability.
The Executive Director will oversee critical areas including labor relations, union negotiations, and board partnership, while ensuring that EDC’s culture remains inclusive, resilient, and high-performing. Candidates should bring at least ten years of senior executive leadership experience and proven success in fundraising and fiscal management. Knowledge of affordable housing and eviction issues is a plus. Above all, this leader will embody courage, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to justice.
The salary range for this role is $175,000 – $225,000, plus comprehensive benefits.
