Director of Affiliate Operations
Director of Affiliate Operations
Posting Description
The Director of Affiliate Operations serves as the chief operational and leader of Habitat for Humanity of Southern Ocean County (HFHSOC). Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the Director bears responsibility for stewarding the organization’s mission, strengthening its infrastructure, and guiding its growth with clarity and purpose. This role encompasses comprehensive oversight of the Affiliate’s operations. The scope of this role may evolve in response to organizational needs and strategic direction.
Key Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with the board to develop and implement strategic plans and policies
* Evaluate and strengthen operational systems, procedures, and infrastructure
* Serve as the primary liaison to partner families, community stakeholders, and civic leaders
* Assist ReStore and construction operations for alignment with mission and performance goals
Fundraising & Resource Development
* Direct all grant writing, reporting, and compliance activities
* Design and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies
* Cultivate meaningful relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, and foundations
* Identify and pursue new revenue streams and sponsorship opportunities
* Support and expand major gift and event-based fundraising initiatives
Fundraising & Resource Development
* Direct all grant writing, reporting, and compliance activities
* Design and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies
* Cultivate meaningful relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, and foundations
* Identify and pursue new revenue streams and sponsorship opportunities
* Support and expand major gift and event-based fundraising initiatives
Marketing, Outreach & Volunteer Engagement
* Oversee marketing strategy, branding, social media, and public communications
* Strengthen community awareness of Habitat’s mission and programs
* Build partnerships with local businesses, faith communities, civic organizations, and community leaders
* Develop and implement strategies to recruit, retain, and recognize volunteers
* Represent HFHSOC at public events, networking engagements, and speaking opportunities
Compliance & Financial Stewardship
* Maintain sound financial oversight in collaboration with the Treasurer and Board
* Ensure compliance with HFHI requirements and reporting obligations
* Oversee accurate documentation, internal controls, and regulatory adherence
* Maintain Federal and State Qualified Loan Originator certification
* Monitor partner family mortgage payments and perform annual escrow analyses
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree desirable
* Demonstrated leadership or management experience
* Fundraising and grant development experience desirable
* Experience supervising staff and working with volunteers
* Background in budget management and financial oversight
* Familiarity with Habitat for Humanity mission
* Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
* Comfort with QuickBooks desirable
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and engage diverse stakeholders
* Established relationships with community leaders and potential funders, or the ability to create
Core Competencies
* Strategic thinker
* Trusted relationship-builder and community connector
* Organized, detail-oriented, and compliance-minded
* Self-directed and proactive
* Mission-driven advocate for affordable homeownership
Compensation
* Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
Application
Please email your resume to director@hfhsoc.org
Employment Status: Full-Time (35 - 40 hours/week; flexible schedule including some core in person hours Tues - Fri; some evenings/weekends required)
Location: HFHSOC Office (West Creek, NJ) / Hybrid Remote
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About
Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. The purpose and goal of Habitat for Humanity International is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses in partnership with families in need. HFHI has an Administrative Headquarters based in Atlanta, Georgia, an Operational Headquarters based in Americus, Georgia and Area Office bases of operations in Manila, Philippines for our Asia and the Pacific work, San Jose, Costa Rica for our Latin American and the Caribbean work, and Bratislava, Slovakia, for our Europe, the Middle East and Africa work.
HFHI is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Function
US Affiliate
Auto req ID
10756BR
Position Category
Affiliate-Opportunity
Position Type
Affiliate
Geographic Location
North America
Location
West Creek, NJ
Affiliate Name
Habitat for Humanity of Southern Ocean County