Executive Director
(Posted 4/29/24)
Contact: Cheryl Andrews (exec@habitatcorpus.org)
To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to Janetta
Cravens, CEO at CoSpire Consulting: jcravens@cospireconsulting.com
Overview:
Habitat for Humanity Corpus Christi Chapter is a vital organization dedicated to bringing people
together to build homes and hope. We provide critical pathways for homeownership for families
that might not otherwise have access to this essential need. Habitat for Humanity Corpus Christi
maintains vital partnerships that foster economic growth for individuals and the whole
community. We are seeking a visionary Executive Director to lead the organization into its next
chapter of growth and impact. The ideal candidate will possess integrity, a strong work ethic,
and a commitment to building stable infrastructure to support the organization's mission. The
Executive Director will work closely with the board of directors to strengthen governance
practices and ensure alignment between strategic goals and operational execution.
Key Functions:
1. Strategic Leadership:
• Develop and execute a strategic plan in collaboration with the board to advance the
organization's mission and objectives.
• Identify opportunities for expansion and growth to serve the community across two
counties effectively.
• Lead initiatives to build organizational capacity and infrastructure for long-term
sustainability.
2. Financial Management:
• Oversee budget development and financial planning to ensure fiscal responsibility and
transparency.
• Implement sound financial practices to optimize resource utilization and maximize impact.
• Cultivate and lead the relationships with donors, sponsors, and partners to secure funding
and support for Habitat's programs and initiatives.
3. Operations Management:
• Provide oversight and guidance to a team of staff and volunteers in implementing Habitat's
programs and projects.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures to uphold
organizational integrity.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the
organization.
• Oversee and manage the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, ensuring efficient operations,
inventory management, and customer satisfaction.
4. Board Engagement and Support:
• Collaborate with the board to strengthen governance practices and enhance board
effectiveness.
• Serve as a liaison between the board and staff, facilitating communication and alignment
of priorities.
• Provide regular updates and reports to the board on organizational performance,
challenges, and opportunities.
5. Community Engagement:
• Represent Habitat for Humanity Corpus Christi Chapter in the community and cultivate
relationships with stakeholders, including government agencies, nonprofits, and
community leaders.
• Advocate for affordable housing and engage in outreach efforts to raise awareness about
Habitat's mission and impact.
• Identify opportunities for collaboration and partnership to address housing needs and
promote community development.
Qualifications:
• Ten (10) years experience in construction management, business, administration,
nonprofit management, public administration, architecture, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a supervisor role.
• Strong financial acumen and experience in budgeting, financial analysis, and fundraising.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage
and inspire diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to integrity, ethics, and accountability in all aspects of
organizational management.
• Knowledge of affordable housing issues and familiarity with Habitat for Humanity's
mission and principles is desirable.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a board of directors and manage a team of
employees and volunteers.
Salary Range:
$65,000-$70,000