Job Description (Summary)
Reporting to the Chair and the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Metro Atlanta, Inc. (“Habitat NWMA”) provides the overall leadership, strategy and direction for the organization, overseeing programs, operations, and fundraising. This executive clearly and persuasively articulates the mission of Habitat NWMA for decent, affordable housing for every family in the communities we serve.
Together with the board of directors, the CEO develops a strategic plan that works toward this vision, translates the plan into annual action, and energizes board, staff, and external partners to action. This individual inspires, values, and empowers others, from staff and volunteers to those in the communities served. The CEO is the face of the organization, a sought-after advocate and a thought leader in the community. The selected candidate will establish and nurture relationships and collaborative partnerships with a variety of stakeholders to advance the mission of the organization for greater impact. By increasing the number of families placed in decent affordable homes while developing new and varied ways of accomplishing that, the executive will make the affiliate a “difference maker.”
Duties & Responsibilities:
To reach the vision of Habitat NWMA, achieve the goals of the current strategic plan, and to fulfill its mission, the successful candidate should exemplify the competencies listed below.
Responsibility: Provide Visionary Leadership & Strategic Thinking
The successful candidate will demonstrate a history of
Developing and conveying a vision internally and externally to energize donors, sponsors, influencers, employees, partners, and aspiring homeowners, as well as others whose involvement is needed for success.
Working with a board and staff in a leadership role to develop a strategic plan that was, or is currently being, implemented successfully.
Continuously identifying opportunities aligned with the mission and strategic goals of the organization, presenting the best to the board for evaluation and approval as appropriate.
Working closely with staff department heads and board committee chairs to ensure they have clear roles and plans for accountability, including annual objectives directly tied to the strategic plan.
Monitoring progress against the strategic plan and corresponding budgets, making recommendations to the board to capitalize on successes, make course corrections, and mitigate unforeseen issues.
Responsibility: Oversee Resource Development
Candidates will have a verifiable history of
Developing and documenting a funding strategy for the period of the strategic plan in order to meet its resource needs.
Increasing, strengthening and diversifying funding sources, including one-on-one solicitation with major donors and private foundations, deferred giving campaigns, corporate, in-kind support, and earned revenue.
Mobilizing and motivating volunteers as fundraisers, including board members.
Responsibility: Provide Relationship Development and Communications
Candidates will have demonstrated success of
Identifying the relationships essential to achieving the vision of their organization.
Nurturing existing relationships, not only with donors and sponsors, but also with other partners, influencers, and the internal audiences of staff and board.
Motivating and utilizing board members to engage and leverage their networks for the purpose of developing new board members, volunteers, and community partnerships, in addition to funding.
Developing a communication strategy to communicate effectively internally with employees and the board, and externally with all stakeholders using the full range of methods, techniques, and tools.
Speaking with evident passion about a topic of importance, combining quantitative facts with qualitative stories in a mix appropriate to the audience.
Responsibility: Leadership, Talent Development, and Management
The successful candidate must have a proven track record of
Working with a board and staff to capitalize on individual members’ respective skills and passions.
Change Management; that is, having brought an organization through systemic and/or a challenging season of change.
Attracting, hiring, developing, and retaining the highest level of continuously-improving staff members by creating a hiring and development plan tied directly to the strategic plan.
Developing performance and leadership through education, mentorship, and opportunities to stretch the capabilities of staff members.
Seeking guidance from staff members in matters of content expertise, as well as organizational direction.
Inspiring trust and confidence through personal demonstration of thoughtful leadership, business acumen and results orientation.
Introducing and maintaining a culture of team and individual accountability, along with systems and communication tools to ensure an efficient team.
Developing and maintaining an open and welcoming work environment where employees feel safe and secure and a spirit of collaboration and mutual support exists.
Responsibility: Ensure Operational & Financial Excellence
Candidates will have demonstrated success
Working cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
Developing new and efficient ways to improve and streamline operations of their organizations in a manner that improves quality and outcomes.
Managing an organization that relies on volunteers for a significant amount of its work.
Assisting department heads with development of annual plans with objectives, timelines, and required resources for successful implementation and execution of the strategic plan.
Establishing the systems to collect data, develop compliance, measure outcomes, and adjust programs as appropriate based on the information gained.
Administering an effective budget process and preparation, including all internal stakeholders, and evidence of planning for capital needs and financial reserves.
Ensuring compliance with all legal, safety and regulatory authorities, laws and procedures.
Provide executive oversight to ensure effective internal controls and financial discipline are in place to enable the strong financial position of the organization.
Provide executive oversight to construction material purchasing manager, ensuring all financial and operational needs are supported.
Provide executive oversight to construction and repairs and ensure that all work complies with state, county, city and local building codes and requirements.
Responsibility: Land Acquisition and Development:
Working with real estate brokers, city and county organizations, private entities and others to identify lots and parcels of land in Cobb, Douglas and Paulding Counties that can be acquired by the Affiliate to facilitate pursuing its mission.
Oversee and ensure all due diligence is conducted to evaluate the viability of the Affiliate purchasing a piece of land.
