Executive Director

Description

Introduction to Greater Fredericksburg Habitat for Humanity
Driven by the vision that everyone deserves a decent and affordable place to live, Greater Fredericksburg Habitat for Humanity has helped residents access the dream of homeownership for more than 30 years. An affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, Greater Fredericksburg Habitat helps residents build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter.

Opportunity
Greater Fredericksburg Habitat for Humanity seeks a visionary leader to oversee the growth and evolution of the organization’s work to provide equitable access to affordable housing for Fredericksburg-area individuals and families. The Executive Director will be a thought partner to a committed board of community leaders and a leader to a skilled staff.
The next Executive Director of Greater Fredericksburg Habitat for Humanity will bring a deep understanding of affordable housing, finance, government relations, and fundraising. They will leverage the Greater Fredericksburg community’s philanthropic potential and the affiliate’s strong reputation to generate support for the organization and its critical programs. The new executive will have a passion for ensuring all people in our community have an affordable place to live.

Job Duties

Key Position Functions
The Executive Director provides strategic leadership and day-to-day management of Greater Fredericksburg Habitat for Humanity, reporting to the organization’s Board of Directors. The Executive Director will
• provide vision and articulate a strategy and strengthen the organization’s position as a leader and innovator
• collaborate with local and regional leaders
• lead resource-development efforts
• demonstrate a passion for and knowledge of the organization’s mission
• provide strong leadership to staff and volunteers; and
• understand and implement best practices of nonprofit board governance.

Skills Required

Qualifications:
• Please note that an advanced degree is not required for this position
• The placed candidate will be required to become certified as a Competent Safety lead at the organization’s expense
• Eight or more years in leadership or management roles
• Basic computer skills such as ability to operate databases and software

Desired Technical Experience:
• Leadership experience in a nonprofit or community impact organization
• Experience in construction and/or real estate development

Additional Info

Application Process
Benefactor Group is pleased to be assisting Greater Fredericksburg Habitat for Humanity with this executive search. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The search committee strongly encourages applicants from groups that are historically underrepresented in leadership positions. All applications are considered highly confidential.

To be considered for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to:
Benefactor Group Recruitment Team
HR@benefactorgroup.com

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Please do not contact Greater Fredericksburg Habitat for Humanity staff or board with questions or interest in the role. All inquiries about the position should be directed to Benefactor Group.