Executive Director

The Executive Director is responsible for leading Habitat for Humanity Canada to fulfill its mission, strategic plans, policies, and procedures set forth by the Board of Directors.

• Executive Management
  • Staff and Office Personnel:
    • Ensure staff performance meets the organization's needs.
  • Board of Directors:
    • Attend all meetings, including Executive Committee and Board meetings.
    • Maintain ongoing communication with the Board President about organizational development and activities.
    • 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 and other volunteer committees.
    • Ensure communication between committees about activities, needs, and goals.
    • Ex officio member of all committees, attending Development, Finance, and Executive Committee meetings as appropriate.
• Increasing Donor Base and Revenue Sources:
  • Manage the Development Director to cultivate relationships with donors and revenue sources.
  • Identify, pursue, and secure new donors and sources of revenue.
  • Develop and implement all fundraising strategies, including outreach efforts to individuals, businesses, foundations, and other organizations.
• Representing the Organization:
  • Act as the major spokesperson for Habitat for Humanity Canada.
  • Official liaison with Habitat for Humanity International, ensuring all reporting is completed and reported on time.
  • Ensure a clear and consistent image of Habitat for Humanity Canada.
  • Represent Habitat for Humanity Canada in all government, corporate, and civic-related initiatives.
• Strategic Planning and Organizational Structure:
  • Engage in the 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 and timely home builds.
  • Oversee the Director of Project Management in cultivating and developing positive relationships with potential property donors.
  • Ensure all proposals and legal work related to land acquisition are completed in a timely manner.
  • Oversee the management of the Critical Home Repair program, including 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.
  • Develop the annual budget and review periodic reports.
  • Ensure proper fiscal stewardship of the affiliate.
  • Oversee the 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 health insurance, retirement, vacation, and PTO.
  • Revise job descriptions for positions as needed.
  • Coordinate annual staff job description review for Board 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 in a dynamic environment and attend evening and weekend meetings and events.
  • Proficient in all Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
  Salary

Commensurate with experience.

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to the specified contact information.