Interim Executive Director

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Job Title

Interim Executive Director – BHRC

Location

Baltimore, MD (onsite)

Terms

Temporary, Full-time, six-month term

Hourly Rate

$45.00-$50.00/hr.

Reports To

Board of Directors

Closing Date

January 5th, 2026

About Us

Founded in 2011, Baltimore Harm Reduction Coalition, Inc. (BHRC) is a community-based organization that mobilizes community members for the health, dignity, and safety of people targeted by the war on drugs and anti-sex worker policies; we advocate for harm reduction as a part of a broader movement for social justice. We implement public health services and advocate for policies to expand harm reduction in Baltimore and across the state of Maryland. We believe in the value and dignity of all people and that we have a duty to assist in each other’s safety. In 2020, BHRC shifted to an organizational structure reflective of our values of collaborative leadership and leaderfulness. In 2023, BHRC officially became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

About The Role

BHRC is seeking a temporary, Interim Executive Director to guide the organization through a critical transition period. This hybrid role combines day-to-day executive leadership with collaborative facilitation. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Interim ED will ensure operational continuity, uphold BHRC’s mission, and maintain open communication with staff and board. They will support shared decision-making while holding accountability for organizational effectiveness, including coaching, feedback, and when necessary, supporting performance accountability processes in alignment with BHRC’s policies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the organizational point person for oversight and accountability, ensuring decisions move forward through agreed-upon, collaborative processes.
• Ensure continuity and stability during a period of organizational transition.
• Provide direct coaching and feedback and support appropriate corrective action when necessary.
• Design and facilitate staff meetings, retreats, and decision-making sessions that encourage shared voice and alignment.
• Ensure proposals move forward through consensus or consent-based processes.
• Document and communicate organizational decisions to support transparency and continuity.
• Partner with staff and the Board to set short-term priorities and keep strategic projects on track.
• Identify critical gaps, risks, or opportunities during the transition period and bring forward practical solutions.
• Oversee organizational and financial operations, including budgeting, reporting, and compliance.
• Ensure ongoing program delivery meets community needs and commitments to funders and partners.
• Foster a supportive culture rooted in equity, harm reduction, and collaboration.
• Provide direct coaching, feedback, and support corrective action in alignment with BHRC’s established policies and shared accountability processes.
• Model and build long-term capacity for shared accountability and collective leadership.
• Serve as the primary link between staff and the Board, maintaining open and consistent communication.
• Support preparation of board materials and joint working groups.
• Provide regular updates to ensure the Board is informed of progress, risks, and challenges.
• Support and coach staff in serving as stewards of relationships with community partners, funders, and coalitions.
• Represent BHRC externally as needed, in partnership with staff.
• Work with the Board and staff to prepare the organization for its next permanent leadership structure, ensuring a thoughtful and supported transition.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a steady, people-centered leader with experience guiding nonprofit organizations through periods of transition, bringing operational competence and a strong commitment to collaborative, values-aligned leadership.

• Proven leadership experience within nonprofit organizations, particularly during periods of organizational change, transition, or stabilization.
• Demonstrated ability to hold executive responsibility within clearly defined, collaborative decision-making processes, ensuring staff participation, transparency, and shared accountability at every stage.
• Strong understanding of harm reduction, public health, and/or social justice movements, with the ability to translate values into practical, day-to-day organizational leadership.
• Experience providing organizational and financial oversight, including budgeting, reporting, compliance, and operational sustainability.
• Demonstrated skill in staff coaching, feedback, and accountability, including navigating conflict and addressing performance concerns in alignment with established organizational policies and shared accountability processes.
• High emotional intelligence and strong people management skills, with the ability to build trust, support morale, and reduce burnout during periods of uncertainty.
• Ability to work effectively with Boards of Directors while maintaining clear, transparent communication and honoring shared governance structures.
• Comfort operating in environments that prioritize consent-based or consensus-informed decision-making and ongoing refinement of internal processes.
• Deep commitment to equity, anti-oppression, and trauma-informed practices, paired with humility, adaptability, and reflective leadership.
• Strong communication skills and sound judgment, with the ability to steward decisions in ways that strengthen organizational stability, trust, and long-term capacity.

How To Apply

To be considered, please submit the following materials in PDF format :

• A cover letter describing your experience leading organizations through transition, including how you have exercised executive responsibility within collaborative decision-making processes, and your connection to harm reduction or related social justice work.
• A resume outlining relevant leadership, operational, and people management experience.

If you require accommodations or have any accessibility requirements during the application process, please send a message to , with the subject line “Accommodations Request” and we will be happy to assist you. Please note that requests for accommodation will not impact the selection process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baltimore Harm Reduction Coalition, Inc. is committed to embracing diversity in all its forms, both in Baltimore and across the state of Maryland. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we actively seek to include diverse perspectives and backgrounds in our team to better reflect the communities we serve. We prioritize inclusivity and representation in our workforce and membership, recognizing the unique needs of these communities. Our dedication to diversity is integral to our mission of effectively serving and creating a lasting positive impact in Baltimore and throughout Maryland. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other protected status. We especially encourage applications from individuals impacted by the war on drugs and anti-sex worker policies.

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