RPOP HR Consultant – Executive Director Search

HR Consultant – Executive Director Search Mission-Driven WorkJob Type: Contract | Project-BasedReports to: Board Co-Chairs and Executive Director Search Committee Chair Compensation: up to $40,000Location: Louisville, KY (Remote)Deadline to Submit Materials: Monday, June 15, 2026  About Us Russell: A Place of Promise (RPOP) invests in the people and places of Louisville, Kentucky’s historically Black Russell neighborhood to build Black community wealth without displacement.  RPOP is organized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community land trust that aims to preserve affordability through its real estate investments in owner-occupied housing, rental housing, commercial, and community spaces for Russell residents, business owners, faith-based institutions, and community organizations. Our work is guided by the Russell Partnership Pledge, a set of shared values developed and co-written with Russell residents. RPOP’s theory of change involves investing in people first to solidify long-term authentic partnership with Black residents and centering resident leadership in organizational decision-making and strategy. This approach relies heavily on direct, sustained and wide-ranging relationship-building with residents, including hiring Russell residents as part of RPOP’s staff.  Investing in people before substantial investment is made in the “place” of Russell results in capital investments structured to be responsive to and rooted in the interests of Russell residents, restorative, equitable, resilient, beloved by the community. RPOP’s capital and programmatic investments are transparent and accountable to residents, provide opportunity for resident ownership, rely on residents as partners, add more value than they extract, and balance risks/ returns among stakeholders including residents. For more information about RPOP’s past and current work, please visit www.russellpromise.com Position Summary Help Us Hire a Transformational LeaderRPOP is at a defining moment—and we’re looking for a strategic HR Consultant to lead thesearch for our inaugural Executive Director.If you’ve successfully placed executive-level leaders and know how to balance board expectations, community voice, and mission alignment, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.What You’ll LeadDesign and execute a full-cycle Executive Director search strategyPartner directly with the Board and Hiring CommitteeShape the leadership profile and refine the job descriptionBuild diverse, mission-aligned candidate pipelinesCreate structured interview and evaluation toolsFacilitate interviews and guide final selectionSupport offer development and onboarding strategyWhat You BringProven success leading Executive Director / C-suite searchesExperience working with nonprofits, community development, or real estate-focused organizationsConfidence partnering with Boards and multiple stakeholdersStrong, practical approach to equitable and inclusive hiringWhy This Role Stands OutHigh-visibility project with direct Board engagementOpportunity to shape leadership at a pivotal growth stageMission-driven work with real community impactPotential for continued partnership beyond initial engagementHow to ApplyEmail with the subject line: HR Consultant – Executive SearchIn the email body or a 1-page PDF, include:A brief summary of relevant executive search experienceA high-level description of your approachYour general availability and engagement modelEstimated timeline to complete project and costs Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis through Monday, June 15th, 2026. Selected consultants will be asked to complete a formal intake form and participate in next steps. Our final decision will be made by Tuesday, June 30th.