Executive Director

Key Responsibilities

• Organizational Leadership & Administration
  • Provide day-to-day leadership and management of HFH7RM operations.
  • Hire, supervise, mentor, and evaluate staff; foster a positive, inclusive, and mission-driven workplace culture.
  • Oversee staff responsible for volunteer recruitment, engagement, and training.
  • Ensure compliance with Habitat for Humanity International standards, affiliate requirements, and all applicable laws and regulations.
  • Represent the affiliate at conferences and professional development opportunities.
• Finance & Resource Development
  • Provide overall financial leadership, including budget oversight, financial planning, and long-term fiscal sustainability.
  • Lead the development and implementation of new major donor campaigns and planned giving initiatives as well as support current fundraising strategies and grant writing.
  • Work with staff and the Board of Directors to develop, monitor, and report on annual budgets.
  • Authorize expenditures within Board-approved guidelines.
  • Serve as lead contact for outside auditing agency every year.
  • Maintain appropriate insurance coverage.
• Board Partnership & Governance Support
  • Work collaboratively with the Board of Directors, attending all Board meetings and supporting committee work as needed.
  • Support Board development, including orientation and ongoing training of Board members.
  • Provide timely, accurate, and relevant reports on organizational performance, finances, and strategic initiatives.
  • Aid the Board with strategic planning, goal setting, and long-term organizational sustainability.
• Programs & ReStore Oversight
  • Provide executive oversight of all affiliate programs, including new home construction, weatherization, and critical home repair.
  • Collaborate with staff, committees, and volunteers to ensure program quality, consistency, safety, and funding alignment.
  • Work with partners and committees to identify and secure suitable building sites.
  • Support the ReStore Manager in pursuing operational excellence and revenue growth.
  • Encourage retail best practices to maximize mission-aligned income generation.
  • Maintain appropriate engagement with Habitat for Humanity International and ASO–Habitat of Maine program teams to strengthen and expand affiliate programming.
• Community Engagement & Public Relations
  • Serve as the primary spokesperson for HFH7RM within the community.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, faith partners, businesses, civic organizations, and local government.
  • Support visibility and awareness of HFH7RM through public speaking, outreach, and media engagement.
  • Collaborate with staff on communications, marketing, and social media to strengthen the organization’s public presence.
• Facilities & Property Management
  • Oversee maintenance of the office and ReStore facilities.
  • Manage relationships with property owners and facility management partners.
  • Oversee maintenance of trucks, vans, and trailers used by the Restore and the Critical Home Repair teams.
  • Support annual facilities budgeting and long-term maintenance planning.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; an equivalent combination of education and significant relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum of five years of leadership experience in nonprofit management, marketing/public relations, construction, housing, or community development.
• Experience with fundraising, donor relations, and/or resource development.
• Ability to supervise, mentor, and lead staff and volunteers effectively.
• Experience with budgeting, financial oversight, and organizational management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build productive partnerships with community and governmental organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Habitat for Humanity’s mission, values, and affiliate structure.
• Knowledge of residential construction or building science.
• Experience with nonprofit retail operations (such as a ReStore or similar enterprise).

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel throughout the service area.
• Ability to lift boxes up to 45 pounds.
• Successful completion of criminal background, motor vehicle, and sex offender registry checks.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary between $65,000 and $85,000, depending on experience, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, flexibility in work schedule, and a strong commitment to professional development.
• You’ll join a collaborative staff team, a supportive Board of Directors, and a welcoming community in Maine’s beautiful Midcoast region.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected].
No phone calls, please.

About Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity, founded in 1976, is a global, Christian-based nonprofit organization that grew out of an intentionally multi-racial community in rural Georgia. Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat brings together people of all faiths and people of no faith to build homes, communities and hope. Working alongside each other, we help families and individuals build and improve places to call home and achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Habitat seeks individuals who have a willingness to affirm these principles and values.

At Habitat for Humanity International

We are compelled by our Koinonia roots to put God’s love for all into action and pursue housing equity and opportunity by bringing all people together to build community and drive impact. We strive to build a culture rooted in learning, accountability and trust, attracting and retaining mission-driven talent reflective of the global communities we serve.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We realize our success depends on courageously committing to being a workplace where all staff feel safe, welcome, visible, respected, supported and valued, and building a workforce that reflects a variety of lived experiences, backgrounds and perspectives, in which every person experiences dignity and respect.

Background Screening

In line with the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, all staff must pass a thorough background screening and will be held accountable to upholding our policies around ethical behavior, including safeguarding and whistleblowing.