Chief Executive Officer

Responsible to: HfHMB Board of Directors
Staff reporting to the Chief Executive Officer: Director of Operations, Director of Finance and Human Resources, Director of Resource Development, Construction Managers, and Director of ReStores.

Salary Range: $150,000 - $170,000; final salary and compensation dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Organizational and Leadership Responsibilities:
  • Lead HfHMB in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s mission as defined by the Board of Directors.
  • Lead and manage all operations to include resource development, revenue enhancement, construction, financial monitoring and reporting, staff supervision, marketing and community outreach.
  • Communicate effectively with the Board and provide timely and accurate information for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions.
  • Continue to develop and support a vision and policies that guide the organization.
  • Collaborate with the Board of Directors and staff on governance, budgeting, and Board development.
  • Work and interface with Habitat International to ensure the affiliate is complying with policies and procedures.
  • Provide leadership and direction to committee chairs and show appreciation to all staff and Board committee participants.
  • Monitor work products through frequent feedback meetings with Managers. Develop and follow accountability systems for goal measurements and completion.
  • Develop and expand community partnerships and enhance existing alliances.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with various organizations throughout the State and utilize those relationships to strategically enhance HfHMB’s mission.

Operational Duties:
  • Develop an operational plan to achieve the goals of increasing the number of housing units per year.
  • Work with the Finance Committee to develop realistic financial strategies and goals, sustainable for the long-term viability of the organization.
  • Collaborate with City and County staff as needed so that building project timelines are met, and comply with affordable housing guidelines and various grant restrictions.
  • Pursue and supervise positive press and media attention including written and marketing materials, and the maintenance and updating of the HfHMB website.
  • Oversee the family selection process for new homeowners by working with the Committee to assure eligibility procedures are followed by the applicant families.
  • Ensure that volunteers are routinely recognized and acknowledged for their contributions, and develop a pipeline of regular volunteers for each building project and the ReStores.
  • Provide timely performance reviews for management staff.
  • Establish appropriate accountability measures for revenue targets at each ReStore and share sales data with the Board of Directors at monthly Board meetings.
  • Responsible for the hiring and retention of competent, qualified staff.
  • Responsible for signing all notes, agreements, and other instruments made and entered into on behalf of the organization.
  • Coordinate all audit activities.

Project and Construction Management:
  • Aggressively seek new opportunities for land acquisition and future projects throughout the Monterey Bay region.
  • Evaluate new opportunities with detailed development pro formas, budgets, cash flows, and project schedules.
  • Coordinate pre-development and construction activities to ensure timely completion in accordance with scheduled timelines.
  • Oversee project management teams and personnel to effectively complete housing projects within budget and timelines.

ReStores:
  • Support the promotion, growth, and purpose of the ReStore retail operations.
  • Provides oversight to ReStores working with ReStore Managers to achieve prescribed goals.
  • Establish appropriate accountability measures to achieve revenue targets at each ReStore.

Resource Development:
  • Responsible for approving established goals to increase revenue and grants, fundraising events, and capital campaigns through innovative strategies.
  • Build strong relationships with donors and community partners including public and private sector organizations across both counties within our affiliate.
  • With the Director of Resource Development, organize fundraising events and partner with other organizations to collectively raise funds.
  • Responsible for fundraising and developing other resources necessary to support HfHMB’s mission.

Finance:
  • Lead the collective work of the full Management Team to assure HfHMB continues to operate a fiscally responsible annual budget with transparency.
  • Preview and approve financial management reporting, including monthly financial reports to the Finance Committee and Board of Directors, and oversee the preparation of the budget process for independent audit review.
  • Monitor cash flow, enforce financial policies for expenditures, and report concerns to the Treasurer and the Board.
  • Responsible for the fiscal integrity of HfHMB, and submit to the Board proposed annual budgets and monthly financial statements that accurately reflect the financial condition of the organization.
  • 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.


Required Skills/Experience:
  • Experienced leadership in the complex development and operation of a multifaceted nonprofit organization, particularly an organization in growth mode.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, land use planning or a related field.
  • Leadership and decision-making experience with responsibility for managing people, budgets, and organizational plans.
  • Excellent communication and collaborative skills across a variety of different roles and entities (Board of Directors, volunteers, families, donors, governmental and community organizations, staff, and the public).
  • Knowledge and experience with affordable housing, residential construction, financial strategies, real estate transactions, local development, and building requirements.
  • Positive relationships with government leaders including elected officials and key staff.
  • Successful experience in recruiting and building a cadre of volunteers.
  • Master’s Degree and/or Certificate in Nonprofit Management is desirable.

Application Information:
  • Position will be open until filled.
  • Email cover letter, resume, and references to: [email protected]

ONLY CANDIDATES WHO FOLLOW APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE.
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Location:
Santa Cruz, CA
State/Region:
California
Position Category:
Affiliate-Opportunity
Type:
Affiliate
Function:
US Affiliate
Travel:

About Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanityfounded 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 embrace a history rooted in creating equity and take our mission seriously by courageously committing to a culture and workplace where all staff feel safe, welcome, visible, respected, supported and valued. As an equal opportunity employer, we realize that our success depends upon building an inclusive workforce of diverse perspectives and encourage people of varied races (which is inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, protective hairstyles and hair texture), ethnicities, national origins, tribes, religions, ages, gender identities and expressions, genders, sexual orientations, marital statuses, disabilities, veteran/reserve national guard statuses, socio-economic statuses, thinking and communication styles to work with us.

We also 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.