Executive Director

$60,000 - $70,000/Yr

Habitat for Humanity - Richmond, KY

Full-time - Mid Level

Richmond, KY

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

Habitat for Humanity of Madison and Clark Counties (The Affiliate), located in Richmond, Kentucky, is a Christian based community service organization whose mission and ministry is to join with low-income families and other community partners to provide homeownership opportunities and build communities of hope as an expression of God's love. In support of the mission of HFHMCC, the Executive Director will have the following responsibilities and duties:

Responsibilities

• Administers the Habitat office, its paid and volunteer staff and works directly with the President and board regarding administrative decisions/changes.
• Oversee orientation, training, evaluation and nurturance of staff and volunteers.
• Manages employee performance by providing direction, supervision and personal development in the performance of their duties, including regular reviews of their performance plan.
• Acts as the General Manager of the ReStore Managers and their staff, including store activities, marketing, budget compliance and personnel.
• Works with and stays informed of the activities of affiliate committees. Serves in an ex-officio capacity on all committees except Personnel and Nominating.
• Assists Treasurer in preparing annual budget, then presenting the Board with the budget, for their approval.
• Interacts with the finance committee to ensure completion of audits and other financial activities.
• Authorizes expenditures within Board-approved guidelines. Works with Executive Assistant and contracted accountants to ensure income and expenses are attributed to the proper account.
• Assures responsible management of the affiliate's assets and physical facilities.
• Oversees proper maintenance of records and files to ensure confidentiality and legal compliance.
• Organizes new construction projects as well as repair projects such as Rock the Block and a Brush with Kindness.
• Submits all regular reports to various Federal and State granting agencies, as well as Habitat International.
• Acts as the primary contact to Habitat International and maintains a good working relationship with Habitat International.
• Works with Board President to review, update, and create affiliate policies and procedures that are in compliance with HFH International.
• Works with Board President to set monthly meeting agenda for both the Executive Committee and the Board meeting and compiles all data needed and transmits this to all members.
• Assists the Board with the development of short and long range strategic plans and the development of resources to implement these plans.
• Assists the Board, Fund Development Coordinator and Development Committee in developing and implementing its fundraising plan and budget.
• Plays key role in resource development, including assurance of affordable housing grant application and compliance, positive corporate sponsor relationships, special event effectiveness, and effectiveness of development plan and implementation overall.
• Responsible for working with staff & Board in developing and implementing a public awareness strategy.
• Represents the Affiliate to interested communities, churches, businesses, groups, foundations, and community leaders.
• Serves as the primary communication link among the regional office, board members, committees, staff, families in waiting, homeowner families, and volunteers.
• Assists with orientation of new board members and volunteers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, or significant life experience
• Excellent business acumen
• Experience in non-profit administration and fundraising is essential
• 5+ years of management experience preferred
• Must be a self-starter
• Habitat for Humanity or other non-profit housing development organization experience preferred
• Experience working with affordable housing efforts, whether in construction, planning and/or serving those persons who are economically disadvantaged
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to inspire support and engagement

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays
• Sick leave
• Health insurance
• Voluntary retirement savings plan (403 (b) Savings Plan)