CEO

Working together with the Board of Directors, the CEO will have overall accountability for the success of the organization with responsibilities for, but not limited to, construction, retail operations, finance, human resources, fund development, and advocacy. The CEO will collaborate with the Board and senior leadership team to review the organizational vision and develop new strategic and operating plans to lead all staff to higher levels of performance. The CEO will further develop and guide the senior leadership team to provide inclusive and effective leadership to a workforce comprised of highly diverse skill sets, functional responsibilities, professional interests, and socio-economic backgrounds.

Habitat Wake is seen as a thought leader in affordable housing locally and globally among other Habitat affiliates using its advocacy and communications teams to create strategic brand content, provide staff with key messaging, and elevate Habitat in the community. The CEO serves as the top brand representative and supports the communications team in strategizing about how to position Habitat Wake as influential and innovative in the current affordable housing sector.

Initial areas of focus will be:
* Being seen as an employer of choice, recognized for how Habitat Wake cares for its employees and for its commitment to a culture valuing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
* The growth in the Triangle, rising housing costs, and issues related to pandemic recovery that provide an opportunity to review how Habitat Wake can use new strategies to meet its mission and vision.
* Increased partnerships with other organizations serving the same populations including other nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and various government agencies; increase collaboration with these entities and for-profit builders to ensure that services are offered by the most effective and efficient provider.
* Investment in staff development, recognizing the benefits of promoting from within, whenever possible, as a way of demonstrating upward mobility and viable career paths within Habitat Wake.
* Ensuring a robust revenue stream.

Responsibilities
Overall Leadership
* Leads a collective team of Board and staff to develop and implement a strategic plan to guide growth, expansion, and community impact.
* Develops and monitors established goals and strategies to advance the mission.
* Provides self-improvement opportunities throughout the organization that lead to advancement decisions seen as fair and transparent.
* Ensures that the organizational culture rewards initiative, creativity, and a willingness to lead and take responsibility for actions.
* Oversees and promotes growth in senior leadership positions, establishes individual goals, and reviews performance on a regular basis.

Financial and Operational Leadership
* Oversees strategy development with the senior leadership team to meet annual budget goals and monitors performance to ensure long-term financial viability of the organization.
* Makes sound financial decisions and program recommendations based on a thorough understanding of the organization's overall financial position.
* Ensures the best use of operating capital to achieve the overall mission.
* Builds an operating structure with sound succession planning throughout all levels of the organization.
* Ensures that the organization is prepared to demonstrate operational and financial flexibility to fulfill its mission, especially in times of uncertainty.

Public Relations and Community Impact
* Develops and maintains relationships with diverse internal and external publics to advocate for housing as a right.
* Serves as the principal spokesperson in the community.
* Focuses on the overall impact of the organization in the community, with particular emphasis on increasing Habitat Wake's capacity to serves its intended population.
* Looks broadly at community needs to review and ensure alignment of programs to need and mission and continued relevance to the vision.

Board of Directors
* Serves as the principal resource to the Board of Directors and its key committees and with the senior leadership team gives informed direction in policy formulation and interpretation, preferred strategies, and resolutions.
* Provides regular and concise reports to the Board to ensure a transparent flow of operating and financial information.
* Promotes a collaborative relationship with the Board of Directors along with a willingness and ability to serve as an initiating force when needed to accomplish organizational goals.
* Maintains an effective working relationship with the Board, characterized by open communication, respect, and trust.
* Supports Board development, especially recruitment of new Board members.

Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, construction management, public administration, nonprofit leadership, or a related field; advanced applicable degree(s) a plus.
* At least 10 years of leadership experience with recent senior management level experience.
* General knowledge or understanding of mortgage finance, fair housing, HUD programs and the current real estate/market trends.
* Demonstrated experience in financial planning and budget development.
* Experience leading and developing a team-based culture with a focus on individual development and organizational growth.
* Demonstrated experience or strong knowledge of construction and mortgage banking.
* Excellent written and verbal skills.
* Experience as a key spokesperson for an organization with an ability to motivate diverse audiences such as corporate executives, government officials, civic groups, faith-based organizations, and community groups.

In one document, please submit a cover letter, resume and how you found out about the position. Applications will be reviewed beginning July 1, 2022 and accepted until the position is filled. Anticipated start date is October 2022.

Send applications via email to:
Whitney von Haam
Chair, Habitat Wake Search Committee

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