Executive Director
Habitat
The Executive Director (ED) will lead Habitat for Humanity of Pueblo, Inc. (HFHP). By working collaboratively with the Board of Directors, the ED will work to advance the mission of HFHP & support the needs of Pueblo County. The ED should be committed to the HFHP mission & willing to build relationships with families, volunteers, local agencies, state agencies, federal agencies, & charitable foundations committed to addressing the need for affordable housing. The ED must understand & appreciate the culture & traditions that make southern Colorado unique.
Provide leadership & guidance to all paid & volunteer personnel. Oversee day-to-day operations of HFHP. Collaborate with the Board to develop and implement the organization’s mission, strategy, and annual goals. Direct staff & operational components of the organization toward achieving these goals. Manage fundraising, community relations, fiscal management, strategic planning, and staff supervision.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Administration & Management
Oversee implementation of affiliate policies & procedures. Responsible for public accountability of the organization & implementation of policies approved by the Board.
Serve as the communication link between the Board, the affiliate staff, & HFHP committees.
Supervise & assess the performance of all staff. Performs & assists staff with screening, hiring, & termination of staff.
Provide oversight to Habitat ReStore by coordinating with the ReStore Manager to see that policies, procedures, & goals are effectively carried out.
Consult with the Treasurer & Bookkeeper on financial reports as needed for Board Meetings, grants, & funding sources.
Prepare & submit all reports required by Habitat International & Habitat Colorado.
Work with an accounting firm to ensure that all city, state, & federal tax reports are prepared & filed on a timely basis.
Work with staff to prepare & submit reports required by external agencies (i.e., grant reports).
Board Communication
Prepare the agenda for Board of Directors meetings with the Board Chairperson.
Prepare monthly reports for Board of Directors Meeting.
Assist the Board with long-term planning through the creation & implementation of a
Strategic Plan. Periodically work with the Board to evaluate efforts in fulfilling strategic goals.
Assist Board in recruiting & training new Board members.
Resource Management & Development
Oversee the creation of the Annual Fundraising Plan.
Be the “face” of HFHP in cooperation with community partners.
Identify funding & grant sources & coordinate with affiliate staff & Board members for submissions.
Provide leadership for solicitation of major gifts, including identifying & meeting with major corporate & individual donors.
Cultivate in-kind materials & land donations whenever possible & report all real & potential donations to the Finance committee chairperson.
Develop the annual budget with the assistance of the accounting firm & the finance committee.
Serve as Liaison to secure & assist with annual audit.
Construction
Oversees the planning, design, & approvals of board-approved construction & developments.
Facilitates the construction of dwellings through the coordination of volunteers & paid contractors.
Maintain a close working relationship with contractors, including working knowledge of the site & process to ensure that houses are built within time & budgetary parameters.
Public Relations
Serve as primary spokesperson for the organization.
Expand HFHP visibility & partnerships in the community.
Support the involvement of applicable staff in activities & events that support their work for HFHP.
Basic Position Requirements
Previous experience in nonprofit management or other relevant management experience preferred.
Meet deadlines & effectively manage complex projects.
Highly proficient with Microsoft Office suite of products & social media platforms.
Effective verbal, interpersonal, & written communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership abilities & strong organizational skills.
Ability to establish, foster, & maintain effective working relationships with the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, the public, city government, state agencies, federal agencies, charitable foundations, & community service agencies.
Ability to create a long-term vision & provide leadership.
Knowledge of fundraising principles & processes & the ability to develop working relationships with potential funding sources.
Ability to identify & resolve problems promptly, gather & analyze information skillfully, & effectively lead by displaying sound & accurate judgment.
Ability to communicate HFHP program & mission clearly & persuasively in a variety of settings & to a variety of constituencies.
Knowledge of the home/modular construction process, safety procedures, & the use of equipment & materials.
Salary Range $55,000 - $65,000 commensurate with experience.
How to Apply:
If you’re ready to lead our mission & make a difference in Pueblo, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume & a cover letter outlining your vision for affordable housing & your relevant experience to [email protected] by November 10, 2024, 11:59 pm.
#LI-aff
Provide leadership & guidance to all paid & volunteer personnel. Oversee day-to-day operations of HFHP. Collaborate with the Board to develop and implement the organization’s mission, strategy, and annual goals. Direct staff & operational components of the organization toward achieving these goals. Manage fundraising, community relations, fiscal management, strategic planning, and staff supervision.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Administration & Management
Oversee implementation of affiliate policies & procedures. Responsible for public accountability of the organization & implementation of policies approved by the Board.
Serve as the communication link between the Board, the affiliate staff, & HFHP committees.
Supervise & assess the performance of all staff. Performs & assists staff with screening, hiring, & termination of staff.
Provide oversight to Habitat ReStore by coordinating with the ReStore Manager to see that policies, procedures, & goals are effectively carried out.
Consult with the Treasurer & Bookkeeper on financial reports as needed for Board Meetings, grants, & funding sources.
Prepare & submit all reports required by Habitat International & Habitat Colorado.
Work with an accounting firm to ensure that all city, state, & federal tax reports are prepared & filed on a timely basis.
Work with staff to prepare & submit reports required by external agencies (i.e., grant reports).
Board Communication
Prepare the agenda for Board of Directors meetings with the Board Chairperson.
Prepare monthly reports for Board of Directors Meeting.
Assist the Board with long-term planning through the creation & implementation of a
Strategic Plan. Periodically work with the Board to evaluate efforts in fulfilling strategic goals.
Assist Board in recruiting & training new Board members.
Resource Management & Development
Oversee the creation of the Annual Fundraising Plan.
Be the “face” of HFHP in cooperation with community partners.
Identify funding & grant sources & coordinate with affiliate staff & Board members for submissions.
Provide leadership for solicitation of major gifts, including identifying & meeting with major corporate & individual donors.
Cultivate in-kind materials & land donations whenever possible & report all real & potential donations to the Finance committee chairperson.
Develop the annual budget with the assistance of the accounting firm & the finance committee.
Serve as Liaison to secure & assist with annual audit.
Construction
Oversees the planning, design, & approvals of board-approved construction & developments.
Facilitates the construction of dwellings through the coordination of volunteers & paid contractors.
Maintain a close working relationship with contractors, including working knowledge of the site & process to ensure that houses are built within time & budgetary parameters.
Public Relations
Serve as primary spokesperson for the organization.
Expand HFHP visibility & partnerships in the community.
Support the involvement of applicable staff in activities & events that support their work for HFHP.
Basic Position Requirements
Previous experience in nonprofit management or other relevant management experience preferred.
Meet deadlines & effectively manage complex projects.
Highly proficient with Microsoft Office suite of products & social media platforms.
Effective verbal, interpersonal, & written communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership abilities & strong organizational skills.
Ability to establish, foster, & maintain effective working relationships with the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, the public, city government, state agencies, federal agencies, charitable foundations, & community service agencies.
Ability to create a long-term vision & provide leadership.
Knowledge of fundraising principles & processes & the ability to develop working relationships with potential funding sources.
Ability to identify & resolve problems promptly, gather & analyze information skillfully, & effectively lead by displaying sound & accurate judgment.
Ability to communicate HFHP program & mission clearly & persuasively in a variety of settings & to a variety of constituencies.
Knowledge of the home/modular construction process, safety procedures, & the use of equipment & materials.
Salary Range $55,000 - $65,000 commensurate with experience.
How to Apply:
If you’re ready to lead our mission & make a difference in Pueblo, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume & a cover letter outlining your vision for affordable housing & your relevant experience to [email protected] by November 10, 2024, 11:59 pm.
#LI-aff
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