TALENT ACQUISITIONONBOARDING

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for MLF’s hiring strategy to attract and retain high-impact, vision-aligned talent.
• Partner with the recruiting team and hiring managers to create clear job descriptions, interview processes, and evaluation tools that identify candidates with the skills, compassion, and experience to thrive in a trauma-informed, human services-focused environment dedicated to supporting individuals who have experienced homelessness.
• Oversee a welcoming, values-based onboarding experience that sets new hires up for long-term success and connection to the organization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIESPRINCIPLES

• MLF is a faith-based organization whose ideals and philosophy come directly from the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As an organization, we strive to reflect this precept in our communications, both internally and externally.
• Commitment to serving those who have experienced homelessness and personal alignment with MLF’s vision, mission, core values, and goals.
• Emotional Intelligence: Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure, offering thoughtful guidance and maintaining emotional balance in challenging situations.
• Trauma-Informed Leadership: Deep understanding of the impact of trauma on individuals and teams, with the ability to lead with empathy, sensitivity, and support in a trauma-aware work environment.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Skilled in adjusting to changing circumstances and responding to the evolving needs of the team and organization with agility and thoughtfulness.
• Conflict Resolution: Expertise in managing and resolving conflicts with a calm, solution-oriented approach, ensuring the well-being of all parties involved and fostering a supportive work atmosphere.
• Wise Decision-Making: Proven ability to make sound, well-considered decisions, especially in complex or emotionally charged situations, balancing both immediate needs and long-term goals.
• Supportive Communication: Strong listening skills and the ability to communicate thoughtfully and respectfully, creating an environment of trust, openness, and psychological safety.
• Team-Centered Collaboration: Skilled in fostering a collaborative, inclusive environment where all team members’ perspectives are heard, and collective wisdom is prioritized to promote learning and joint problem-solving.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership, Human Resources Management, or a related discipline, or a demonstrated history of relevant leadership experience is preferred.
• Certifications such as SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or relevant coaching/facilitation credentials are a plus.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in human resources, people operations, or organizational development.
• At least 7 years in a senior leadership role with strategic responsibility for HR, learning and development, or organizational effectiveness.
• Proven track record of leading people initiatives in for-profit, mission-driven and/or nonprofit environments.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing leadership development, coaching programs and organization wide training programs.
• Experience working in trauma-informed, growing workplaces and leading with a people-first approach.
• Strong background in partnering with executive teams and cross-functional groups to build and sustain healthy organizational culture.

CORE VALUES

MLF is committed to fostering a culture that prioritizes relational connection. We believe there is opportunity in every aspect of our work to be relational in a highly transactional world. In this culture, transactions are means to relational ends, not the other way around.
This begins with the countercultural love poured out by Jesus Christ and grows as imperfect individuals strive to show this love to each other human-to-human, heart-to-heart.

Each individual’s openness to the journey of their own personal growth is essential in building our relational culture, and we believe this culture flourishes as we each continuously strive to more fully embody these four core values:

• Faith: We define Faith as the foundational belief that our world and all our work belong to God. This allows us to engage our work with joy and lightheartedness, knowing that we are not ultimately in control.
• Humility: We define Humility as rightly viewing oneself as a single piece of a grander story. This humility leads to a view of oneself that is neither too high nor too low.
• Generous Spirit: We define a Generous Spirit as a readiness to give more grace, mercy, and hospitality than is necessary or expected. This posture allows us to see others for who they are, not what they do.
• Integrity: We define Integrity as a wholehearted commitment to doing right by God, ourselves, and others. This wholeheartedness shows itself in consistently choosing honesty, responsibility and ownership in all actions and decisions.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
MLF is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Personnel are chosen based on ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation in accordance with federal and state law

ABOUT THE ROLE

At Mobile LoavesFishes, we know that people are our greatest resource-and that building community starts with a strong, supported team. As we continue to grow and welcome an increasing number of our formerly homeless neighbors to Community First! Village, the Director of People will play a pivotal role in shaping how we work together while effectively supporting the broader organization. Reporting to the PresidentChief Operating Officer, and partnering deeply with the CEO, this position is responsible for guiding employee development, building internal structures that empower Mobile LoavesFishes’ staff, sustain our growth and advance our vision.
The Director of People is a senior leader focused on building a people-centered, values-aligned and Christ-driven organization. With deep expertise in organizational and individual development, this role oversees core HR functions and talent strategies that foster growth, learning, and operational success. The Director of People also collaborates closely with MLF’s dedicated Culture team - led by the Senior Director of Community Empowerment - to ensure alignment across the organization’s culture-building initiatives, while also collaborating extensively with other senior leaders to develop and implement people strategies that uphold the organization’s vision and values.
This is a full-time, exempt, on-site position. Due to the nature and requirements of the position, hours are flexible to fit need but typically include 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday. Some nights and weekends may be required. The Director of People will office at Community First! Village located at 9301 Hog Eye Road, Austin, TX 78724.