Executive Director

About the role

The Executive Director (ED) works under the guidance of and in collaboration with the Board of Directors and its Executive Committee to provide overall leadership and direction for the HFHKC affiliate and the ReStore. The ED is the public representative of HFHKC and is responsible for building strong relationships with donors, partners, volunteers and community stakeholders as well as state and national arms of the Habitat International organization. The ED also works closely with municipal and county governments to promote the mission of the affiliate.

Scope of Work

The scope of work includes cultivating a strong and highly engaged Board of Directors (Board), establishing goals and guiding strategy in collaboration with the Board, hiring, managing and supporting HFHKC staff (4 persons), performing annual performance reviews of all staff and setting personnel policies, overseeing residential construction and minor repair projects to ensure quality, timeliness and budget compliance, developing and monitoring performance against budgets in collaboration with the operations manager, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, audits and compliance with all legal requirements, developing and implementing fund-raising strategies, overseeing all marketing and communication efforts, and working closely with the Board and the operations team to achieve the mission of HFHKC.

Compensation

This is a full-time position (40 hours/week) with occasional weekend and evening work requirements. Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A benefits package can be negotiated including eleven (11) paid holidays and two (2) weeks paid vacation.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Cultivate a strong and highly engaged Board of Directors (Board).
• In collaboration with the Board, establish goals and guide strategy.
• Hire, manage and support HFHKC staff (4 persons).
• Perform annual performance reviews of all staff and set personnel policies.
• Oversee residential construction and minor repair projects to ensure quality, timeliness and budget compliance.
• Develop and monitor performance against budgets in collaboration with the operations manager.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, audits and compliance with all legal requirements.
• Develop and implement fund-raising strategies.
• Oversee all marketing and communication efforts.

Qualifications

Strong commitment to Habitat’s mission and values, basic understanding of residential construction, well-developed interpersonal and management skills, ability to manage multiple priorities and diverse operations, strong communication and presentation skills, working knowledge of financial reports and budgeting, proficiency in using Microsoft Office®.

Skills

Strong commitment to Habitat’s mission and values, basic understanding of residential construction, well-developed interpersonal and management skills, ability to manage multiple priorities and diverse operations, strong communication and presentation skills, working knowledge of financial reports and budgeting, proficiency in using Microsoft Office®.

Benefits

A benefits package can be negotiated including eleven (11) paid holidays and two (2) weeks paid vacation.

Pay

This is a full-time position (40 hours/week) with occasional weekend and evening work requirements. Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time position (40 hours/week) with occasional weekend and evening work requirements.

Application Instructions

To apply please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]

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.

About Habitat for Humanity International

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.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and require that all staff take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities (especially children) and all those with whom we work. 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.