Executive Director

Develop and Implement Strategies to meet Mission

• Work with the Board and committees to develop and maintain strategies and actions that enhance the long-term effectiveness of the HFHSHR in support of the Mission
• Actively participate in Board and Executive Committee meetings; additionally, provide administrative support through Staff
• Work with Staff, Treasurer, and Board President in preparation, development and management of the annual budget
• Implement Board-approved plans to achieve goals and objectives in accordance with the annual budget
• Identify resources needed to achieve goals; design approaches and plans to secure them. Understand the relationship between Housing Hampton Roads and HFHSHR and ensure proper oversight and regulatory compliance.
• Arrange for regular annual audits and conduct routine reviews to assure regulatory and good business practice compliance

Perform as senior Operating Manager

• Foster an environment with a sharp focus on Mission attainment
• Champion cost containment, promote efficiencies and embrace cost saving alternatives
• Directly oversee, through respective Directors/Staff, the operations of the Construction, Donated Goods and ReStore Departments
• Directly oversee, through respective Directors, the management of Marketing & Development, Family Services and Real Estate & Government functions

Directly oversee Human Resources and Employee Relations, to include:

• The safety and the maintenance of a professional workplace environment for all employees and volunteers
• The adherence to all personnel policies, procedures and Best Practices and all applicable government compliance and regulations
• Training of Staff to ensure that all volunteers, donors and customers are treated with respect and courtesy

Directly oversee, through the Finance Director, the affiliate’s finances, to include:

• Timely preparation and accuracy of all financial and budgetary reports
• Adherence to all financial Best Practices, reporting and compliance requirements
• Providing financial analyses as requested by the Board and affiliate Staff
• Oversee the recruiting, hiring, development and management of all Staff personnel
• Ensure maximum use and encouragement of volunteers in construction, retail and administrative functions in the interest of community participation and cost control

Perform as senior Development Manager:

• Serve as the chief spokesperson for the affiliate, effectively communicating the affiliate’s mission, goals, and commitments while displaying a high level of professionalism at all times
• Provide leadership, visibility and highest representation of the Habitat Mission to the community in order to drive Development
• Champion and support, by personal commitment and actions, all Development initiatives
• Work with the Development Director to establish a robust Development Plan that meets or exceeds budgetary goals
• Work with the Board President to engage and leverage the Board in the support of the Development Plan
• Proactively engage, in concert with the Development Director, key donors, sponsors, corporations and government entities; taking the lead with Major Gifts
• Maintain key donor relationships effectively and in a timely manner to ensure appropriate donor stewardship on an ongoing basis

Other Duties Assigned:

• Act as chief steward in the protection and promotion of the Habitat Brand
• Be accountable to all Stakeholders
• Manage all Staff and implementation processes and hold individual Staff members accountable for team cooperation and performance
• Promote the success of partner families in all phases of their Habitat experience, from receipt of their applications to productive long-term home ownership, using Staff and volunteers as appropriate to monitor, assist, and intervene
• Establish and maintain relationships and partnerships with Habitat for Humanity International, Habitat for Humanity Virginia, local and state government agencies, and other affordable housing entities
• Ensure representation, as necessary, at meetings of city and county governing and planning bodies
• Communicate the HFH model of home ownership and its volunteers to groups, organizations and individuals through public speaking and presentations
• Design ways to bring HFH’s message to the community, with emphasis on businesses, communities of faith and civic leadership