Habitat for Humanity of Warren County seeking Executive Director

Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Our local affiliate, Habitat for Humanity of Warren County, partners with families in our community to help them build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage.

We are seeking a dynamic, passionate professional to lead these efforts. The ideal Executive Director candidate is a person who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to combine professional achievement with a passion for enriching the lives of others.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Executive Director is a strong and visionary leader who works in partnership with the Board of Directors to develop goals and execute strategies that support Habitat’s mission.

• Leadership
  • Build a spirit of teamwork – engaging staff, Board, Habitat homeowners, donors, and volunteers to achieve organizational goals.
  • Serve as the face of Habitat throughout the Warren County community. Work with local governments, professional organizations, economic development groups, and other non- profit organizations to coordinate Habitat’s activities.
  • Cultivate a strong, diverse, inclusive and highly engaged Board of Directors.
  • Support the Board and various committees with timely and accurate information. Assist Board Chair in agenda setting, attend all required Board and committee meetings, and provide reports of all affiliate activities to the Board.
  • Uphold organizational values; cultivate an environment of ethics, respect, and integrity.
• Fundraising
  • Develop and implement a development strategy for fundraising, including grants, donations, and events.
  • Promote the mission of Habitat by encouraging participation by donors, both individual and institutional.
  • Oversee branding and marketing strategies. Utilize traditional and digital marketing and communications to support Habitat’s message and brand.
• Operational Management
  • With the Board, develop and implement financial and operational priorities.
  • Ensure that programs and services continue to be maintained at the highest level.
  • Maintain a positive working environment that motivates and encourages staff to fully support the mission of the organization.
  • Oversee financial reporting and accounting, human resources, technology support, and management of the affiliate’s office space and ReStore facilities.
  • Exercise discretion with highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Program Management
  • Work with the site selection committee to identify and investigate potential locations for new projects, and present new projects to the Board for approval. Work with the land committee and construction staff to prepare and manage the project through all necessary design and entitlement activities.
  • Oversee the construction management effort on new projects, ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget, utilizing volunteer labor and donated materials as much as possible.
  • Facilitate development of minor repair projects, including A Brush with Kindness and Critical Home Repair programs.
  • Ensure a fair and accurate partner family selection process in accordance with all applicable Fair Housing Law and support the Homeowner Readiness Curriculum.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have the following characteristics:

• Education
  • Significant related experience may substitute for a higher degree.
• Experience
  • Experience working with a Board of Directors.
  • History of creating and implementing comprehensive strategic fundraising plans.
  • Ability to motivate a team (both volunteer and staff) to achieve high expectations.
  • Demonstrated human resources management knowledge and skills.
  • An understanding of real estate development and construction operations is a plus.
• Communications
  • Outstanding presentation and communication skills, with the ability to create and sustain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to serve as an effective and inspiring spokesperson, advocate, relationship builder and fundraiser.
  • Ability to make presentations and to comfortably interact with diverse audiences including donors, Board members, nonprofit and community groups.
  • Experience leading multi-platform marketing and social media campaigns that foster positive stakeholder, donor, client and community relationships.
• Skills
  • Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
  • The capacity to oversee complex and diverse operations and effectively perform and complete multiple duties and assignments concurrently.
  • Proficiency with software tools such as Microsoft Office and donor databases.
• Passion
  • A strong sense of personal faith.
  • Strong commitment to community service.
  • Understanding of and willingness to support and promote the mission and principles of Habitat for Humanity International.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate fundraising, volunteer, and external events and meetings.

SALARY

Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS

General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available. Ability to lift 10 lbs.

TO APPLY

To be considered for this position, email a resume and cover letter (in PDF format) to info@warrencountyhabitat.org.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Other duties, as assigned or deemed necessary by management, may be required. Management reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description does not constitute a contract for employment, nor does it in any way alter the at-will employment relationship.

Habitat for Humanity of Warren County is an equal opportunity employer.