Executive Director Job Description
The Executive Director is responsible for the development and execution of the financial, operational, and administrative plans for the Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity.
Reports to: Executive Board of Directors Salary Range: $60-$80k (Exempt) Position Type: Full-time/On-site Location: Cookeville, Tennessee
BOARD RELATIONS:

• Participate and provides administrative support, including training, policy development &
  implementation, generating reports, preparing annual calendar, & budget for Board of
  Directors.
  
• Participate and provide administrative support for all subcommittees (Family Selection, Family
  Support, Church Relations, ReStore, Construction, Site Selection, Development, Board Nominations, Personnel, & Long-Range Planning).
  ADMINISTRATION:
  

• Overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations.
  
• Recruit, select, manage, and develop staff; to compensate appropriately.
  
• Leads staff in developing, maintaining, and using systems and resources that facilitate the
  effective operation of the organization.
  
• Attend trainings at regional, state, and national level.
  COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS:
  

• Serves as the public face and primary spokesperson/advocate for the organization.
  
• Understands brand value, marketing strategy, research, and planning. Uses these skills to
  promote relationships with stakeholders at the local, state, regional and national levels ensure
  effective partnerships.
  
• Superb interpersonal skills; ease in communicating, public speaking, and interacting with a
  variety of constituent groups.
  CONSTRUCTION:
  

• Oversees all aspects of the construction process, including budget, to produce quality homes
in a safe, decent, and affordable manner.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT:

• Prepare annual budget according to Board adopted financial policies.
  
• Ensure budgeting, accounting systems, appropriate financial controls and risk-management
  strategies are in place to ensure sound financial management and protect the organization’s
  assets.
  
• Develop fundraising plan and coordinate overall fundraising efforts.
  

LAND PROCUREMENT/DEVELOPMENT

• Has a basic understanding of real estate property acquisition and sales transactions.
  
• Ensure organization has a minimum five-year land bank.
  
• Work with board and staff to identify possible land purchases.
  
• Work with city and/or county government to ensure all laws, codes, and zoning guidelines are
  met.
  MORTGAGE PROCESSING
  

• Ensure that home closings adhere to ethical standards.
  
• Responsible for oversight of delinquencies, foreclosures, and home sales.
  RETAIL MANAGEMENT:
  

• Oversight of the ReStore to generate annual sales that further the mission.
  
• Responsible for the ReStore financial and management success.
  STRATEGIC PLANNING:
  

• Develop, write and implement a visionary strategic plan. Communicate plan goals to all
stakeholders ensuring Habitat’s mission is accomplished. VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT:
• Organize & supervise volunteers in all aspects of operations. Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
  
• Minimum of 5 years’ professional experience in a philanthropic or non-profit environment.
  (Like-kind experience in the private sector will be considered, but board development and non-
  profit knowledge are highly valued.)
  
• Fundraising and strategic planning experience, either as a CEO, ED, development officer, or
  board member.
  
• Five or more years’ experience in a leadership capacity.
  
• Must be able to manage operations with minimal supervision.
  
• Some weekend work may be required.
  
• Good working knowledge of IT systems and tools, including databases, spreadsheets, and
  standard office software.
  
• Previous P&L responsibility; good working knowledge of budgets.
  
• Integrity above reproach. An abiding commitment to values of faith, diversity, and inclusion; a
  reputation for fairness.
  
• The ability to make difficult values-and faith-based decisions.
  
• Self-confidence in the public sphere; astuteness in political and public arenas.
  
• Superb interpersonal skills; ease in communicating, public speaking, and interacting with a
  variety of constituent groups.
  laws.
  

Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to
race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local
Interested applicants should email their resume to [email protected] care of Becky Hull.

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