Posting for Executive Director

Ashtabula County Habitat for Humanity

Description

Habitat for Humanity of Ashtabula County, Ohio, a non-profit affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, is seeking a part-time Executive Director. This is an excellent career opportunity for the individual who wants to make a difference.

The Executive Director is responsible for planning and implementing the affiliate’s mission, goals and vision of providing safe, decent affordable housing to families in need.

Responsibilities include staff and volunteer development, fundraising, fiscal and legal oversight, community and public relations and strategic planning. The Executive Director works closely with and reports to the board of directors.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications include Associates Degree in Business and 5 years of management experience.

Applicants must possess excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to articulate the affiliate’s mission and goals with passion, dedication, and commitment. The ideal candidate should have significant nonprofit managerial experience with proven results of developing collaborative partnerships with the community. Computer literate, experienced with Microsoft Office; Self-Starter with the capability to prioritize work assignments; Ability to compile, analyze and evaluate data and prepare reports. Upbeat, positive outlook; personable; Consent to background check and credit report. A knowledge of affordable housing challenges and opportunities, construction and finance as specifically related to affordable housing are a plus.

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Interested applicants should send resume with references to:

Laura Digiacomo
Chair, Personnel Committee
Habitat for Humanity of Ashtabula County
P.O. Box 1174
Ashtabula, OH 44004
Website: www.habitatashco.org

Applications must be received no later than 5pm, March 22, 2010.

EOE/AA

Job Description: Ashtabula County Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit affiliate of HFH International, is a growing, multi-faceted organization that serves families in need of decent, affordable housing.  The ED will serve as the affiliate’s day-to-day chief operating officer, overseeing its internal capacities and leading its staff while working closely with the Board President/Executive Committee to execute ACHFH’s strategic plan, organizational goals and fostering clear lines of communication among its working committees.  The position, similar to that of a coach, encompasses multiple and varied responsibilities within diverse areas, enumerated below.

Responsibilities

Oversight/management of all ACHFH programs, integrating work of various committees

• Attend affiliate committee meetings as needed to be come familiar with the work of each and to supplement efforts to strengthen weaknesses and provide accountability.
• Maintain contact with committee chairs to assure progress and to provide continuity of work between all committees in fulfilling the Board’s mission.

Operations Management:

• Serve as the internal leader of the affiliate; the external “face” of ACHFH
• Oversee office management: phones, filing, equipment maintenance, supplies; database management; etc.
• Provide supervision and clarity of roles/responsibilities of staff; develop measures of accountability; initiate and participate in personnel decisions.
• Strengthen communication at all levels: among staff, w/B of D and constituents within the affiliate
• Coordinate development and maintenance of donor and volunteer databases
• Oversee administrative aspect of property closings

Financial Management:

• Develop annual budget and monitor compliance, In conjunction with the Finance Committee or Treasurer
• Develop grants, government funding, or special events and participation in fundraising activities

Advocacy/Public Relations:

• Represent the affiliate before community associations, corporations, civic clubs, etc.
• Develop strong governmental  relations, primarily local
• Network with other HFH affiliates as well as HFHI
• Develop awareness and knowledge of affordable housing needs within Ashtabula County
• Work with Public Relations Committee to develop plan for broadening impact of ACHFH’s mission and work.
• Collaborate with other Ashtabula County non-profits serving low-income persons to broaden support base for  affordable housing initiatives.

Board Relations:

• Develop short & long-range plans for execution of affiliate’s goals in concert with the Board.
• Assist in development of orientation for new Board members.
• As needed, guide Nominations Committee in recruitment of new Board members.
• Attend all monthly Board meetings and Executive Committee meetings; and in conjunction with the President, prepare the agenda for each.
• Prepare monthly report of work plan, activities, goals.