Department/Program: Ready, Willing and Able Philadelphia  Link to apply: Executive Director
Location: Philadelphia, PA Travel required: Some
Level/Salary range: $130,000-$150,000 Position type: Full Time 

Program Summary

Ready, Willing & Able Philadelphia (RWAP) addresses substance use disorder by providing dormitory-style transitional housing for up to 61 men, alongside vital support services including case management, connection to external recovery supports, paid work opportunities, job readiness, and lifelong graduate support. Guided by the principles of Recovery, Dignity, Sustainability, and Visibility, we work at the intersection of two of Philadelphia’s most pressing issues. We help people living with substance use disorder stay off the streets and in recovery. We remove litter from neighborhood business corridors to help small businesses and residents prosper.

Position Summary

The Executive Director (ED) serves as the strategic and operational leader of Ready, Willing & Able Philadelphia (RWA), advancing the organization’s mission to support individuals on their path to recovery, employment, and long-term stability.

Reporting to the RWA Advisory Board, the ED oversees all aspects of organizational leadership, including operations, program performance, financial management, fundraising, and external partnerships. The ED will lead a high-performing team, strengthen community and government relationships, and ensure the organization’s long-term sustainability and impact.

This role requires a collaborative, mission-driven leader with deep nonprofit management experience, strong financial and fundraising acumen, and a demonstrated commitment to serving vulnerable populations.

 

 

Full time benefits package including:

●        Medical, Dental, and Vision ●        Short-term Disability (STD)
●        Long-term Disability (LTD) ●        Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
●        403(b) Retirement Plan ●        Life Insurance
●        Flexible Spending Accounts ●        PTO and 14 Paid Holidays per year
●        Supplemental Life Insurance

 

The candidate for this position may be subject to any of the following screenings as part of the pre-employment process: Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), PA Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse Clearance, FBI fingerprint, and drug/alcohol screen.