Executive Director

Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity of Redwood River
 
Position Title:                       Executive Director
Reports To:                           Habitat for Humanity of Redwood River Board of Directors. 
 
Purpose of Position:  The Executive Director, in accordance with the objectives, policies and directives set forth by the affiliate Board of Directors provides overall executive leadership for the Affiliate and ReStore.  Responsibilities include supervision and mentoring of paid staff, maintaining and enhancing the infra-structure of the affiliate, serving as the primary communication link among directors, officers, committees and volunteers, networking with community services, serving as the public face and corporate spokesperson and providing the necessary follow-up to ensure that the whole organization runs smoothly and effectively while carrying out the goals and objectives of our mission. 
  
Key Areas of Responsibility:
Administration and Management (approximately 50% of time)

• Oversee implementation of affiliate policies and procedures for the affiliate, outlying community extensions and ReStore.  Responsible for public accountability of the organization and implementation of policies adopted by the Board.
• Serve as the communication link between the Board, the Executive Committee and other ad-hoc committees.
• Supervise and assess performance of all long and short term staff. (Affiliate, ReStore, VISTA, AmeriCorps, interns, etc.) Performs screening, hiring and termination of staff. 
• Obtain certification as a Habitat for Humanity International “Competent Person” in construction and develop a strong working knowledge of site operations to ensure homes are built efficiently, on time, and within budget.
• Provide oversight to Habitat ReStore to see that the policies, procedures, goals and mission of the ReStore are effectively carried out. 
• Authorize expenditures within the guidelines set by the Board of Directors.
• Consult with Treasurer and Bookkeeper on payment of bills and other financial reports as needed for Board Meetings, grants and funding sources.
• Prepare agenda for the Board Chairperson.
• Prepare monthly report for Board of Directors Meeting.
• Serve as liaison between Habitat for Humanity International/Habitat for Humanity-Minnesota and local affiliate.
• Assist the Board with long-term planning through the creation and implementation of a Strategic Plan.
• Assist Board in recruiting and training new Board members.
• Provide leadership, plan and implement Family training sessions. 
• Obtain certification as a Habitat for Humanity International “Qualified Loan Originator” (QLO).

• Identifying funding and grant sources.
• Provide leadership for solicitation of major gifts, including identifying and meeting with major corporate and individual donors. 
• Cultivate in-kind materials and land donations whenever possible and report all real and potential donations to appropriate committee chairperson.
• Serve as a consultant to help implement fund raising programs such as special events, direct mail and alternative financing programs.
• Assist Treasurer and Finance Committee in developing the yearly budgets.
• Serve as Liaison to secure and assist with annual audit.

• Serve as primary spokesperson for the organization.
• Assist Program Coordinator in development of regular media releases.
• Expand Habitat for Humanity of Redwood River’s visibility and partnerships in the community.  This would include outreach to all local religious, business, civic and volunteer organizations, foundations or other charitable giving organizations as well as other government and non-government housing and human services organizations.
• Develop relationship with local media outlets.