Executive Director

About Outreach Therapy

Founded in 2023, Outreach Therapy was borne out of needs assessment in street medicine and shelter settings. Outreach Therapy has rapidly bridged a gap in homelessness healthcare and human services across Allegheny County with a unique clinical approach to skills development for the transition to housing and community re-integration.

Our occupational therapists break down barriers by meeting people where they are: outdoors, in shelters, and in housing. We provide equitable, strengths-based, trauma-informed outreach occupational therapy integrating environmental accessibility, physical, mental health, and cognitive rehabilitation specialized for the transition out of homelessness. By problem-solving together in people’s real environments, we maximize success in maintaining housing and end the cycle of homelessness.

Our current capacity of three occupational therapists serves a small portion of need in our county. We are strategically restructuring to prepare to effectively and responsibly scale our model. New co-leadership will shift the current Founder/Executive Director (ED) to Program Director (PD), and hire a new ED with expertise in transforming a founder-led, early stage start-up to a structured, sustainable organization. This co-leadership model of ED and PD will allow for focused, dedicated efforts optimizing respective expertise in organizational and clinical development.

Position Overview

Outreach Therapy seeks a passionate and experienced Executive Director to serve as co-leader alongside the Founder/Program Director to build the operational and financial infrastructure of an innovative startup nonprofit that brings occupational therapy services to people experiencing and transitioning out of homelessness.

The Executive Director will focus on organizational sustainability, including strategically diversifying fundraising (e.g., grants, earned revenue, contracts), operations, and developing external relationships, while the Founder/Program Director develops structure of clinical training, trauma-informed mentorship/supervisions models, service implementation, quality improvement and documentation processes, and OT outcomes reporting.

Together, these leaders will advance the organization's mission, develop its strategy and direction, and scale its impact.

Key Responsibilities

Organizational Development (40%)

• Collaborate with Program Director to develop and oversee organizational priorities, program, and procedures
• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy including government grants, foundations, corporate partnerships, and individual donors
• Build and manage a diverse portfolio of funding sources and, in partnership with the Program Director, cultivate strong relationships with institutional, government and individual funders to ensure organizational sustainability
• Oversee grant writing, reporting, and donor stewardship systems to ensure compliance and engagement
• Collaborate with Program Director compelling materials and reports that communicate impact and inspire funder support
• Partner with the Board to fulfill their fundraising responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Board Relations (30%)

• Co-create the development and execution of a multi-year strategic plan aligned with the mission, values and sustainability goals with the Program Director and Board
• Monitor and report progress towards strategic goals, adjusting initiatives based on metrics and emerging trends
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for growth, partnerships, and new initiatives in collaboration with the Program Director
• Support Board recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing development, to strengthen governance capacity
• Prepare materials for and facilitate Board and committee meetings
• Collaborate with the Program Director to align operational capacity with vision
• Serve as a thought partner to the Program Director on organizational priorities

Operations & Financial Management (20%)

• Oversee day-to-day operations including HR, finance, compliance, and administration
• Develop and manage annual budget in collaboration with Program Director and Board
• Ensure sound financial practices, internal controls, and financial reporting
• Manage relationships with accounting, legal, and other professional service providers
• Implement policies, systems, and infrastructure to support organizational growth
• Work with Program Director to ensure compliance with all mandated reporting, financial reporting, regulatory, insurance, and licensing requirements
• Oversee technology systems and vendor relationships

External Relations & Advocacy (10%)

• Serve as a joint spokesperson and representative for the organization
• Build strategic partnerships with community organizations, service providers, and stakeholders
• Represent the organization at community events and networking opportunities
• Advocate for the needs of people experiencing homelessness and the role of occupational therapy in homelessness and housing
• Enhance organizational visibility and reputation in the community

Shared Leadership Success Factors

This position operates in an equal co-leadership model with the Founder/Program Director. Success requires:

• Authentic passion for the mission and respect for lived experience
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and trauma-informed practices
• Regular communication, mutual respect, and collaborative decision-making
• Ability to present a unified vision to staff, board, funders, and community
• Clear delineation of responsibilities with flexibility to support one another
• Joint responsibility for organizational culture, staff development, and mission achievement
• Entrepreneurial mindset with comfort navigating ambiguity and building from the ground-up
• Strategic thinking combined with attention to operational detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Resilience, flexibility, and sense of humor

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant leadership experience
• Knowledge of homelessness services, housing, or related social services sectors
• Experience with healthcare, behavioral health, or clinical service organizations
• Proven track record in fund development, including government contracts, public and private grants and diversified revenue strategies
• Demonstrated financial management and budgeting skills
• Experience building organizational systems and infrastructure
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills across diverse stakeholders
• Commitment to the mission of serving people experiencing homelessness
• Ability to work collaboratively in a shared leadership structure
• Cultural humility and commitment to equity and inclusion

Strongly Preferred

• Experience in startup or early-stage nonprofit environments
• Board development and governance experience
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar systems
• Degree in nonprofit management, business administration, public administration, or related field

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary, $90,000 per year
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements

To Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter describing your interest in this position and relevant experience to Julia Lam at julia@otpgh.org by Monday, July 13, 2026.

In your cover letter, please address:

1. Why you are drawn to this organization's mission and population served

2. Your experience with or perspective on shared/collaborative leadership models to develop organizations

Outreach Therapy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We particularly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of homelessness, people of color, and members of other historically marginalized communities.