Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Metro Atlanta, Inc. is an independent 501c3 organization with the mission of seeking to put God’s love into action by bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope.

Habitat for Humanity International, the umbrella organization, was founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a simple, durable place to live in dignity and safety, and that decent shelter in decent communities should be a matter of conscience and action for all. Founded in Americus, Georgia in 1976, Habitat for Humanity today operates around the globe and has helped build, renovate and repair more than 600,000 homes worldwide. Habitat helps people achieve strength, stability, and independence through safe, decent, and affordable shelter.

Habitat NWMA enacts these beliefs by providing affordable housing opportunities to hard-working, well-qualified, lower-income families in Cobb, Douglas and Paulding counties. As an affiliate, and in the 32 years since its founding, Habitat NWMA has built, renovated, or repaired 506 homes in its service area and supported the building of over 350 homes in Uganda, its international tithing partner.

Job Description

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.

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.

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.
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.
Working closely with staff department heads and board committee chairs to ensure they have clear roles and plans for accountability.
Monitoring progress against the strategic plan and corresponding budgets.

Oversee Resource Development

Candidates will have a verifiable history of:

Developing and documenting a funding strategy for the period of the strategic plan.
Increasing, strengthening and diversifying funding sources.
Mobilizing and motivating volunteers as fundraisers.

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.
Motivating and utilizing board members to engage and leverage their networks.
Developing a communication strategy.

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.
Change Management.
Attracting, hiring, developing, and retaining high-level staff members.
Inspiring trust and confidence through personal demonstration of thoughtful leadership.
Developing and maintaining an open and welcoming work environment.

Ensure Operational & Financial Excellence

Candidates will have demonstrated success:

Working cooperatively and effectively with others.
Developing new and efficient ways to improve and streamline operations.
Managing an organization that relies on volunteers for a significant amount of its work.

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.

Preferred Experience

Qualifications & Skills:

Experience

The ideal candidate is a leader with a track record of producing significant results in a complex business. Innovation and openness to new ideas or approaches is highly valued. The successful CEO candidate must have a passion for the mission and ministry, the ability to effectively lead staff, engage volunteers, and cultivate donors and sponsors.

Relevant industry knowledge

The successful candidate will demonstrate progress with systemic issues through programs and influence. Knowledge of affordable real estate development, land usage, urban planning, finance, the mortgage business, and housing issues may be an advantage but is not necessary.

Additional Qualifications

A strategic thinker who thrives on problem solving, and takes an energetic, proactive approach to meeting organizational needs.

Recruitment Process

In order to apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter below.

No phone calls or visits, please. If you have application questions, please email them to ourfundraisingsearch@gmail.com.

Habitat NWMA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.

Identity and Employment Eligibility Verification

In compliance with federal law, the candidate hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

Evenings and Weekends

Habitat NWMA holds special events that require the CEO to work occasional evening and weekend hours.

Additional Information

Contract Type:Full-Time
Location:Atlanta
Education Level:Bachelor's Degree
Salary:between $160,000 and $190,000/year

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Chief Executive Officer, Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Metro Atlanta, Inc.