• Job Description

  Req#: 9699BR

  Posting Description

  Habitat for Humanity Montgomery seeks an Executive Director to implement, policies, business models, and products and services leading to scalable affordable housing solutions – so that everyone has a decent place to live.
  
  As a part of the Montgomery Habitat team, reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will be responsible for advancing HFHI’s strategic goal to be a leader in growing awareness of and spurring action for housing as a critical foundation for building better, healthier, more financially and economically stable livelihoods.
  
  The successful candidate will have:
  Demonstrated leadership abilities and strong organizational skills.
  Ability to establish, foster and maintain effective working relationships with the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, the public, local City/County government, and community service agencies.
  Effective verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.
  Ability to create a long-term vision and provide leadership.
  Ability to synthesize complex and/or diverse information.
  Knowledge of mortgage procedures.
  Knowledge of fundraising principles and processes and the ability to develop working
  relationships with potential funding sources.
  Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gather and analyze information skillfully, and effectively lead by displaying sound and accurate judgment.
  Ability to communicate HFHA’s program and mission clearly and persuasively in a variety of settings and to a variety of constituencies.
  Knowledge of the house construction process, safety procedures, and the use of equipment and materials.
  Team building a real plus.
  Should have a Christ-centered approach to leadership.
  Must be a good listener and be able to engage in well-considered discussions.
  Must have good anticipatory abilities and personally act on same as need arises.
  Must be willing to understand the big picture of the MHFH ministry and know that the role of the Executive Director is only a part of the larger goal.
  Must pass Criminal Background Check and Sexual Offender Check.
  
  MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS/ABILITIES
  BA or BS Degree. Advanced degree preferred.
  At least 5 years’ experience in non-profit management or other relevant management experience.
  Able to meet deadlines and effectively manage complex projects.
  Highly proficient with MS-Excel, MS-Word, presentation and social media standard software.
  Effective verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.
  Demonstrated leadership abilities and strong organizational skills.
  Knowledge of the Mortgage Loan process.
  
  LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
  Consistently model HFHI’s core values of humility, courage, and accountability. Establish criteria, indicators, and goals for performance excellence of direct reports.
  Manage individual and team performance, including nurturing leadership, management, and technical expertise among staff, identifying and supporting opportunities for career advancement, and offering mentorship, coaching or other supports, as required.
  Champion and foster embrace of HFHI diversity, equity and inclusion commitments.
  Engage actively in the leadership of HFHI through periodic participation in and contribution to wider organizational initiatives.
  Ensure compliance with company policy, including observance of HFHI guiding principles and desirable behaviors, and compliance with procedures and internal deadlines.
  In collaboration with peers within HFHI, contribute to assessing resource development opportunities, preparing concept notes, and pitching proposals.
  Manage effectively HFHI financial resources.
  
  COMPENSATION
  This is a Full-Time salaried position that also requires some evening and weekend work.
  Salary is commensurate with experience.
  Compensation includes health benefits.
  HFHM is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
  All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
  
  How to apply: Please complete the attached application for employment. All applications can be emailed to the Board of Directors: reginawalker@mc-ala.org
  
  #LI-aff
  

  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

  9699BR

  Position Category

  Affiliate-Opportunity

  Position Type

  Affiliate

  Geographic Location

  North America

  Location

  Montgomery, AL

  Affiliate Name

  Habitat for Humanity Montgomery

• About the company

  Habitat for Humanity International, generally referred to as Habitat for Humanity or Habitat, is an international, non-governmental, and nonprofit organization, which was founded in 1976 by couple Millard and Linda Fuller.

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