Chief Executive Officer

POSITION TITLE:

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

REPORTS TO:

Board of Directors

SUPERVISES:

COO, CFO, VP of Government Relations \& Retail Operations, Director of Development, Director of Marketing \& Communications, Director of Volunteers \& Outreach

DEPARTMENT:

Executive

STATUS:

Full-time Exempt

PRIMARY LOCATION:

160 Clubhouse Road, Suite 200, King of Prussia, PA 19406

Position Summary

Overview

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and strategic plan of Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties (HFHMDC). The CEO accepts the covenant of Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) and is a leading advocate in Montgomery and Delaware counties regarding fulfilling its mission and vision. Other key duties include development, marketing, government relations, and community outreach. The position reports directly to the Board of Directors, which will conduct an annual review.

The CEO will develop the vision and strategic goals for the affiliate and will lead the organization in achieving these goals by developing and implementing strategic and operational plans and integrating the work of committees, staff and volunteers into a coherent, consistent and effective program of advocacy, construction, financing and family support. This work will result in successful home ownership for HFHMDC’s partner families.

General Responsibilities

The CEO, in accordance with the objectives, policies and directives set forth by the affiliate Board of Directors, provides overall executive leadership for the affiliate and ReStore operations.

Responsibilities include:

• Establishing the affiliate’s strategic plan, in conjunction with the Board of Directors, and ensuring that the plan’s goals are achieved
• Supervising and mentoring of paid staff members
• Maintaining and enhancing the infrastructure of the affiliate
• Serving as the primary communication link among directors, officers, committees and volunteers
• Networking with community partners
• Serving as the public face and corporate spokesperson for HFHMDC
• Providing the necessary management to ensure that the organization runs smoothly and effectively while carrying out the goals and objectives of the mission.

Oversee the Affiliate’s Paid and Volunteer Personnel:

• Develop and support mutual expectations with Board and Committee chairs through monthly meetings and reports
• Employ, supervise and evaluate paid staff members
• Oversee the orientation, training, evaluation and development of Board members, volunteers and staff, to help ensure that they are making worthwhile and fulfilling contributions to the work of the affiliate
• Meet with Habitat International field staff and Executives from other Habitat affiliates, and attend HFHI training events

Manage the Business of the Affiliate:

• Ensure that Habitat and affiliate policies are faithfully maintained by the Board, Committees and staff
• Assist the Finance Committee in developing, maintaining, and amending, as necessary, the annual budget
• Communicate with the CFO and Accounting Manager about accounts payable, deposits, signing checks, internal financial controls, etc.
• Oversee the performance and strategic direction of the ReStore operations, with accountability for revenue growth, operational efficiency, profitability, and long-term sustainability
• Maintain and update the Employee Policy and Procedure manual
• Maintain close working relationship with real estate and construction staff, including maintaining a working knowledge of site progress to ensure that projects are built within time and budgetary parameters

Oversee management of the affiliate office to ensure that:

• Correspondence and messages go to appropriate committees
• Records system is maintained
• Timely donation receipts are given and retained
• State, Federal, and Habitat International reports are filed
• Homeowner documents are properly maintained
• Original legal papers are properly maintained
• The affiliate’s operations comply with all federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Professional Qualifications:

• BA or BS degree; master’s degree preferred
• Five or more years’ experience in 501C3 non-profit management, fundraising and government relations
• Experience and skill in working with a Board of Directors
• High level strategic thinking and planning
• Ability to effectively communicate the organization’s mission to donors, volunteers, corporate partners and the community
• Excellent donor relations skills and understanding of the funding community
• Previous success in establishing relationships with individuals and organizations of influence including funders, partner agencies, corporate partners and volunteers
• Solid organizational abilities, including planning, delegating, program development and task facilitation
• Strong fiscal management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision-making and reporting
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong public speaking skills