Principal affiliate leader, who plans, develops and establishes policies and objectives for the organization in accordance with board directives and organizational mission. This is the top executive in the organization, reporting to the Board of Directors and must be the affiliate’s Habitat expert.
The Executive Director, in accordance with the objectives, policies and directives set forth by the affiliate Board of Directors provides overall executive leadership for the Affiliate retail stores and ReStore.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Supervision and mentoring of paid staff; maintaining and enhancing the infra-structure of the affiliate; serving as the primary communication link among directors, officers, committees and volunteers; networking with community partners; serving as the public face and corporate spokesperson for Habitat; providing the necessary management to ensure that the whole organization runs smoothly and effectively while carrying out the goals and objectives of mission.
- Oversee the Affiliate’s Paid and Volunteer Personnel
- Develop and support mutual expectations with board and committee chairs through annual retreat and monthly meetings and reports
- Upon budget approval, employ, supervise and evaluate paid staff members
- Oversee the orientation, training, evaluation and nurturance of board members, volunteers and staff, to help ensure that they are making worthwhile and fulfilling contributions to the work of the affiliate
- Meet with Habitat International field staff and attend HFHI and HFHC training events
Manage the business of the affiliate
- Ensure that Habitat and affiliate policies are faithfully maintained by the board, committees and staff
- Communicate with Treasurer and bookkeeper about accounts payable; deposits; signing checks, internal financial controls; etc.
- Maintain and update Policy and Procedure manual for employees
- Maintain close working relationship with construction manager, including working knowledge of site progress to ensure that projects are built within time and budgetary parameters
- Oversee management of Habitat office, to ensure that: Correspondence and messages go to appropriate committees; records system is maintained; timely donation receipts given and retained; state, federal, and Habitat reports filed; homeowner documents kept in locked file; original legal papers kept in safety deposit; etc.; legal accountability is maintained regarding nondiscrimination & donations
- Provide leadership for fundraising, marketing and partner relations
- Work with staff to establish and implement development strategies including appropriate donor and volunteer appreciation and events and to develop volunteer, community and donor database for communication & donor management.
Educational Background:
BA or BS Degree. Advanced degree preferred. Excellent speaking and writing skills are critical.
Skills/Experience:
- Valid Colorado driver’s license with no moving violations within the past 3 years.
- Reads, writes and speaks English in a manner that can be understood by others.
- Proficient in reading and understanding standard financial statements.
- Self-motivated, reliable and enthusiastic; able to work with and motivate people with diverse backgrounds and capabilities.
- Ability to handle and defuse challenging situations with tact, and demonstrate good conflict resolution skills.
- Commitment to a safe, secure, attractive and friendly work environment.
- Must be able to pass a criminal and sex offender background check.
- Five to ten years’ experience in 501C3 non-profit management, fund raising and government relations; this is an exempt, salaried position.
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Feb 26 2019
Active Until:
Mar 26 2019
Hiring Organization:
Habitat for Humanity International
industry:
Nonprofit