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Executive Director
Location: Seattle Washington
Organization: Casa Latina
Compensation: $00/year benefits
About Casa Latina
Casa Latina is a vibrant grassroots nonprofit organization that empowers Latinx/e immigrants through employment education and community organizing. We believe in building a world where Latinx/e immigrants can fully participate in our economy and democracy and thrive.
For over 30 years Casa Latina has advanced immigrant rights and worker justice in the greater Seattle area. From job dispatch and skills training to English classes and civic leadership we provide tools and opportunities for economic independence and collective power.
To learn more about our work please visit our website:
The Opportunity
We are seeking a visionary strategic and mission-driven Executive Director to lead Casa Latina into its next era of impact. The Executive Director will guide strategic vision strengthen organizational capacity and foster meaningful partnerships across sectors. This leader will manage a talented team of 20 staff oversee a $45 million annual budget and serve as the primary spokesperson for the organization.
Reporting to the Board of Directors and in close collaboration with staff and membership the Executive Director will ensure the health sustainability and strategic growth of Casa Latina. This is a role for a values-driven leader who excels at the intersection of operations movement-building and community empowerment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership & Organizational Culture
- Build out and operationalize our strategic plan ensuring alignment across mission budget and staffing.
- Provide direct supervision for our senior leadership team.
- Foster a healthy inclusive and equitable workplace culture grounded in values-aligned anti-racist practices and a culture of belonging.
- Supervise Casa Latinas operations including HR finance contracts and internal systems.
- Ensure continuous improvement by monitoring organizational performance and impact.
- Direct the design and delivery of high-impact programs; support evaluation and innovation.
2. Fundraising & Financial Sustainability
- Lead resource development efforts including grants individual giving and corporate support.
- Maintain relationships with funders and seek new partnerships to diversify revenue.
- Manage the organizational budget in partnership with the Board and senior staff.
- Ensure financial transparency compliance and strategic use of resources.
3. Community Engagement & Advocacy
- Serve as Casa Latinas primary spokesperson strengthening visibility and influence.
- Represent Casa Latina in coalitions networks and policy initiatives that uplift immigrant rights.
- Build and maintain relationships with government agencies donors and community partners.
- Guide public relations storytelling and outreach strategies that reflect our values and vision.
- Support grassroots leadership and organizing efforts that build community power.
4. Board Engagement
- Maintain a strong partnership with the Board of Directors through proactive and transparent communication and ongoing collaboration.
- Provide timely reporting on strategic financial and operational performance.
- Engage the Board in fundraising governance recruitment and long-term planning.
Who You Are
We recognize that no one candidate will have every qualification. Were looking for a leader with a deep commitment to immigrant justice bilingual fluency (Spanish/English) and a proven ability to lead with integrity courage and care.
You bring:
- 10 years in leadership roles ideally in nonprofit management organizing or advocacy.
- Fluency in Spanish and English.
- Deep understanding of Latinx/e immigrant communities and the impacting systems.
- Strong experience managing senior team members programs and budgets in complex organizations.
- A track record of fundraising success (in six figure ranges and up) across diverse revenue streams.
- Strong emotional intelligence collaboration skills and cultural humility.
- Experience working with nonprofit boards and/or community-based governance models.
Bonus if you have:
- Experience in labor rights worker centers or grassroots organizing.
- Familiarity with navigating employee union relationships in a constructive and equitable manner.
- Media relations and public speaking experience.
- Familiarity with the Seattle/Washington nonprofit or political landscape.
- Preference of an advanced degree (Masters) or equivalent lived/professional experience.
What We Offer
- An opportunity to lead a respected mission-driven organization rooted in the community.
- A passionate experienced team and dedicated Board of Directors.
- A role with significant impact at a pivotal time for immigrants and working people.
- Casa Latina offers a comprehensive health and benefits package that includes:
- Salary: $00 per year (depending on experience).
- Medical and dental coverage.
- 401(k) employer retirement contributions.
- Paid time off (vacation sick and holiday).
- Professional development opportunities.
Working Conditions
This is a full-time in-person role based in Seattle WA. The Executive Director must be available for occasional evening/weekend events and local travel. Some regional/national travel may be required.
How to Apply
To apply please send your resume and cover letter (both in PDF format) via the Movement Talent Opportunity Board application portal by clicking the Apply To This Job button:
For inquiries or nominations please contact Linda Nguyen at Movement Talent at .
This position is open until filled; however the posting/acceptance of applications may close at any time. Job descriptions do not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of every activity or responsibility that is required.
Casa Latina is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants without regard to race color national origin religion gender marital or military status age sexual orientation gender identity the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability genetic information political ideology or any other protected characteristic.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
