Executive Director

Executive Director

Posting Description

Kentucky Habitat for Humanity, the affiliate support organization, works with 31 separate non-profit affordable housing partners in 40 Kentucky counties in the following areas- Advocacy, Resource Development, Educational Learning and Technical Assistance, Disaster Preparedness and Response as well as any day-to-day issues that may arise. The KyHFH ED position will be responsible for being the face, voice and spirit of Habitat throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky. This individual will be responsible for all activities associated with the management and direction of KyHFH. The primary responsibility of the ED is to carry out the mission, vison and goals of the organization as presented by the board of directors. Expertise in a broad range of skills including fundraising, advocacy, non-profit management, education learning, disaster and long-term recovery and event planning is desired. Experience and knowledge of the Habitat for Humanity organization and structure is desired but not required.

Habitat for Humanity's mission is to put God's love into action by bringing people together to build, repair, and improve homes, fostering strong communities, and creating hope, all based on the belief that everyone deserves a decent place to live, operating with an open-door policy welcoming all faiths and backgrounds to help those in need.

Core Mission Elements:
* Builds and Repairs: Creates affordable housing through new construction, renovations, and home repairs.
* Brings People Together: Unites volunteers, donors, and community partners, regardless of background, to work towards a common goal.
* Builds Communities: Works to revitalize neighborhoods and foster a sense of belonging.
* Builds Hope: Empowers families through homeownership, creating pathways to stability and brighter futures.

Key Principles:
* Affordable Housing: Views safe, affordable housing as a fundamental human right.
* Inclusivity: An open-door policy welcomes volunteers and partners from all backgrounds, and assistance is provided without religious condition.
* Hand-Up, not a Hand-Out: Partners with families to build their own homes, promoting self-sufficiency.

Position Reports to- KyHFH Board of Directors
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in non-profit management, business, finance, social work, human services or related field and experience in an executive leadership/management position, knowledge of federal and state housing programs, experience in housing policy analysis and advocacy, ability to secure and administer private and public grants, ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds, ability to create and maintain inter-organizational relationships with government and non-profit partners, excellent management and fundraising skills, excellent organizational and planning skills, excellent verbal and communication skills, proficiency with various computer programs, e.g. Microsoft Suite, Adobe.

Duties Include-
* Be the face, voice and spirit of Habitat throughout Kentucky
* Successful execution of local, statewide and federal grants, in partnership and for the sustainability of the KY affiliate network and KyHFH
* Research, writing, submission, execution and compliance of all grants written and awarded to KyHFH
* Manage individual donations and the online giving platform
* Maintain existing and build new partnerships with national, state and local organizations/individuals.
* Act as the POC for the annual IN KY state Habitat conference. Work in tandem to secure funding, sponsorships, create curriculum, engage plenary speakers, workshop facilitators, vendors, set-up, food and adhere to conference budget
* As applicable, engage and organize other training venues throughout the year, which may include webinars, regional meetings and/or one-on-one.
* As applicable, represent KyHFH and affiliates at such conferences that may include KY Housing Corporation annual conference, HFHI bi-annual affiliate conference,
* Habitat on the Hill. and other training opportunities as agreed upon by staff and board.
* Speak at public events about Habitat and issues of affordable housing, develop media campaigns and issue releases as appropriate
* Take part in the organization and execution of the annual advocacy Day at the Capital in Frankfort, KY
* Monitor issues in housing policy at the national, state and local levels and share issues with partners and KY Habitat affiliates
* Increase public awareness of housing issues through relationship development, public speaking, social media, e-newsletters and KyHFH website.
* Manage volunteers, where applicable
* Monitor organizational financial performance alongside the board treasurer, board finance committee and contracted * CPA firm to recommend strategies to maintain financial stability, including strong internal controls
* Work with the board treasurer and CPA firm to execute and complete successfully the annual 990 and audit
* Along with the board treasurer and finance committee, create and implement an annual fundraising plan and annual budget
* Oversee board development, policies, and attend all board and executive committee meetings and appropriate subcommittee meetings
* Prepare documents and present reports at board meetings to keep board informed of KyHFH activities
* Create organizational forms and materials, which may include brochures, program one pagers, business cards, name tags, all board documents and any other documents applicable at the time.

* Manage all day-to-day operations of the KyHFH office
* Other duties as assigned by the board of directors

Please submit/upload your resume, cover letter and a list of 3 references, with contact information to https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/hannaresource/jobs/3962779-626296
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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

10712BR

Position Category

Affiliate-Opportunity

Position Type

Affiliate

Geographic Location

North America

Location

St Matthews, KY

Affiliate Name

Kentucky Habitat for Humanity