Executive Director

Budget & Finance

• Secure and steward diverse funding sources, including grants, private and corporate donors.
• Oversee the preparation of grant applications and ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and tracking of all grant expenditures and outcomes.
• Lead the collective work of the full Management Team to assure HFHA continues to operate a fiscally responsible annual budget with transparency.
• In conjunction with the Board of Directors, facilitate the creation and implementation of annual budgets, goals and objectives.
• Present reports on financial planning, status, anticipated problems and alternatives.
• Establish appropriate accountability measures to achieve revenue targets at HFHA’s ReStore retail operation.
• Responsible for fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within the approved budget, ensuring maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial position.

Operations & Program Management

• Manage day-to-day operations of the organization ensuring that all facets of the organization efficiently and effectively fulfill the mission of HFHA.
• Translate plans into operational actions with measurable results and clear accountability.
• Ensure official records, documents, policies and procedures are compliant with federal, state and local regulations and Habitat for Humanity International standards.
• Engage external organizations and communities to understand significant developments and trends in the area of safe, affordable housing.
• Support the promotion, growth, and purpose of the ReStore retail operation.

Communications & Public Relations

• Serve as a visible ambassador for HFHA, promoting its programs, impact, and goals to maintain a strong, positive public image.
• Establish and leverage strong, collaborative relationships with federal, state, and municipal agencies; community organizations; investors and donors; other affordable housing providers; and key partners essential to advancing HFHA’s mission.
• Lead engagement with Alaska-specific funding sources, including state and municipal programs, private foundations, and Alaska Native corporations and organizations.
• Establish a deliberate, comprehensive advocacy program that identifies key issues, opportunities and stakeholders.

Human Resources

• Determine staffing and capacity needs of HFHA including employees and volunteers.
• Manage employee relations including recruitment, professional development, evaluation, corrective action, and compliance.
• Encourage staff and volunteer development and education.
• Maintain a climate which attracts, keeps, and motivates a diverse staff.
• Provide inspirational leadership and direction, developing leaders within the organization.

Board Relations

• Cultivate a strong, diverse, inclusive and highly engaged Board.
• Aid the Board in strategic planning and advise on issues affecting HFHA’s mission.
• Ensure effective board relations through regular communication.

General Skills & Qualifications

• Understand and support HFHA’s purpose, vision and values
• Minimum five (5) years of leadership experience
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and administer budgets
• Development and fundraising experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities under pressure
• Resilient, energetic, collaborative, and flexible leadership style
• Willingness to be actively engaged in Alaska for funding and housing resources

PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior executive leadership within Habitat for Humanity or housing-focused nonprofits
• Experience with Alaska’s leadership in nonprofit and funding ecosystem
• Established relationships with Alaska-based funders including the Rasmuson Foundation and Alaska Native entities
• Experience with earned revenue operations
• Background in affordable housing, community development, or advocacy
• Experience managing complex organizations and compliance environments
• Master’s degree in a related field

Notes

• Any description of work is a picture of the major responsibilities of a position at a given point in time. Jobs are dynamic, and assignments/priorities may change.
• The primary purpose of this description is to outline and communicate key tasks and expectations for the position.
• This description does not imply or create a contractual relationship.
• Habitat for Humanity Anchorage is an at-will employer.