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Executive Director
Kentucky Habitat for Humanity, the affiliate support organization, works with 31 separate non-profit affordable housing partners in 40 Kentucky counties. The Executive Director will be responsible for managing and directing the organization, advocating for affordable housing, and ensuring the execution of grants and partnerships throughout Kentucky.
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Responsibilities
Be the face, voice, and spirit of Habitat throughout Kentucky
Successful execution of local, statewide and federal grants, in partnership and for the sustainability of the KY affiliate network and KyHFH
Research, writing, submission, execution, and compliance of all grants written and awarded to KyHFH
Manage individual donations and the online giving platform
Maintain existing and build new partnerships with national, state, and local organizations/individuals
Act as the POC for the annual IN KY state Habitat conference. Work in tandem to secure funding, sponsorships, create curriculum, engage plenary speakers, workshop facilitators, vendors, set up, food, and adhere to conference budget
As applicable, engage and organize other training venues throughout the year, which may include webinars, regional meetings, and/or one-on-one
As applicable, represent KyHFH and affiliates at such conferences that may include the KY Housing Corporation annual conference, HFHI bi-annual affiliate conference, Habitat on the Hill. and other training opportunities as agreed upon by staff and board
Speak at public events about Habitat and issues of affordable housing, develop media campaigns, and issue releases as appropriate
Take part in the organization and execution of the annual advocacy Day at the Capitol in Frankfort, KY
Monitor issues in housing policy at the national, state and local levels and share issues with partners and KY Habitat affiliates
Increase public awareness of housing issues through relationship development, public speaking, social media, e-newsletters, and KyHFH website
Manage volunteers, where applicable
Monitor organizational financial performance alongside the board treasurer, board finance committee, and contracted CPA firm to recommend strategies to maintain financial stability, including strong internal controls
Work with the board treasurer and CPA firm to execute and complete successfully the annual 990 and audit
Along with the board treasurer and finance committee, create and implement an annual fundraising plan and annual budget
Oversee board development, policies, and attend all board and executive committee meetings and appropriate subcommittee meetings
Prepare documents and present reports at board meetings to keep the board informed of KyHFH activities
Create organizational forms and materials, which may include brochures, program one-pagers, business cards, name tags, all board documents, and any other documents applicable at the time
Manage all day-to-day operations of the KyHFH office
Other duties as assigned by the board of directors
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in non-profit management, business, finance, social work, human services or related field
Experience in an executive leadership/management position
Knowledge of federal and state housing programs
Experience in housing policy analysis and advocacy
Ability to secure and administer private and public grants
Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds
Ability to create and maintain inter-organizational relationships with government and non-profit partners
Excellent management and fundraising skills
Excellent organizational and planning skills
Excellent verbal and communication skills
Proficiency with various computer programs, e.g. Microsoft Suite, Adobe
Preferred
Experience and knowledge of the Habitat for Humanity organization and structure
Company
Opportunity for Work and Learning
Opportunity for Work and Learning (OWL) was created in 1961 as a workshop for individuals with severe disabilities.
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