Executive Director

The Executive Director is responsible for leading the organization to fulfill the mission, strategic plans, policies and procedures set forth by the Board. The Executive Director assumes overall executive management and responsibility for the staff and volunteer committees operating under the organization to ensure the goals of the organization are met. The Executive Director represents the organization to the public and develops relationships with donors and other revenue sources. The Executive Director recruits’ leaders in the community for positions on the Board of Directors and other key volunteer roles.

Executive Management
- Staff and office personnel:

- Ensure staff performance meets the organization’s needs.

Board of Directors
- As a non-voting member of the Board, attend all meetings Executive Committee and Board meetings which take place twice a month in the evenings.
- Maintain ongoing communication with the Board President about organizational development and activities and help ensure Board governance issues are being addressed.
- Assist in planning Board agendas and determining Board roles.
- Work with the Board of Directors to recruit, interview and hire for vacant staff or Board positions.
- Board Committees and Volunteer Committees:

- Oversee the activities of operational committees as well as other volunteer committees.
- Ensure communication between the committees about the activities, needs and goals of each.
- Ex officio member of all committees attends Development, Finance, and Executive Committee meetings, as appropriate.

Increasing Donor Base and Revenue Sources
- Manage the Development Director related to:

- Cultivating relationships with donors and revenue sources with the goal of gaining long-term support for the organization
- Identifying, pursuing, and securing new donors and sources of revenue
- All fundraising strategies including outreach efforts to individuals, businesses, foundations, etc.

Representing the Organization
- Act as the major spokesperson for South Shore Habitat for Humanity.
- Official liaison with Habitat for Humanity International ensuring all reporting is completed and reported on time.
- Ensure a clear and consistent image of South Shore Habitat for Humanity.
- Represent South Shore Habitat in all government, corporate and civic related initiatives.

Strategic Planning and Organizational Structure (use consultants as needed)
- Engage in Strategic Planning process with the Board of Directors to develop organizational goals.
- Submit annual organizational goals for approval by the Board of Directors.
- Implement and oversee procedures to attain the strategic goals of the organization.
- Regularly evaluate the organizational structure against the strategic goals of the organization.

Homebuilding and Critical Home Repair Programs
- Oversee the Construction Project Manager to ensure high quality & timely home builds.
- Oversee the Director of Project Management in cultivating and developing positive relationships with potential property donors, including but not limited to individuals in town governments, developers and other organizations to further the land acquisition and construction endeavors of the affiliate. Additionally, works with the Director of Project Management supporting the activities of the Site Selection committee to ensure proper building approval process is carried out in a timely fashion.
- Ensure all proposals and legal work related to land acquisition is completed in a timely manner.
- Oversee the management of the Critical Home Repair program including the approval, completion of projects and budget.

Fiscal Management
- Work with the Treasurer, internal part-time bookkeeper, outside financial reporting company and auditors to oversee all aspects of affiliate finances including developing the annual budget and reviewing periodic reports.
- Ensure proper fiscal stewardship of the affiliate.
- Oversee bookkeeper in managing all insurance policies for the organization.
- Work with financial institutions to manage accounts and ensure proper payment of invoices.

Human Resources
- Responsible for the hiring, supervision, performance management including planning and assessment, and salary/benefit recommendations for staff.
- Responsible for biweekly payroll.
- Manage all employee benefits including but not limited to health insurance, retirement, vacation and PTO.
- Revise job descriptions for positions for the affiliate, as needed.
- Coordinate annual staff job description review for Board’s approval.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Successful experience in managing a nonprofit, volunteer-run organization preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to manage staff and organize information, ideas, and programs.
- Proven fundraising abilities.
- Proven financial management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of affordable housing issues
- Flexibility to work