California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) is a joint powers authority sponsored by the League of California Cities ("Cal Cities") and the California State Association of Counties ("CSAC"). CSCDA was created by Cal Cities and CSAC in 1988 to provide California's local governments with an effective tool for the timely financing of community-based public benefit projects. CSCDA enables local government and eligible private entities to access low-cost, tax- exempt financing for projects that provide a tangible public benefit, contribute to social and economic growth, and improve the overall quality of life in local communities throughout California. The Executive Director is the chief administrative officer of CSCDA, the CSCDA Community Improvement Authority (CSCDA CIA), the California Statewide Community Development Corporation (CSCDC) and the California Statewide Financing Authority (CSFA). The position is appointed by the CSCDA Commission and reports to the Commission for the proper and efficient administration of CSCDA entities affairs. This is a part-time, independent contractor position consisting of approximately 80 hours per month. The Executive Director has responsibility for developing, coordinating, approving, and executing organizational policy and implementing business processes. The Commission is seeking a knowledgeable, experienced, and strategically-minded candidate to serve as the next Executive Director. The ideal candidate has experience with finance and has a proven track record of collaborating with other agencies. A transparent, proactive, and responsive candidate will be most successful in this position.
The salary for the former Executive Director was $120,000 per year. CSCDA also covered expenses and reimbursed the Executive Director for any hours worked in excess of 80 hours per month at a rate of $200 per hour. The salary for the incoming Executive Director is negotiable and dependent on experience and qualifications. If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please visit our website at
Filing Deadline: May 18, 2025