President & CEO

Interfaith Housing Alliance is a nonprofit organization that strengthens communities by providing affordable housing opportunities and supportive services to improve the quality of life and economic stability for seniors, working families and individuals. We are currently seeking a full-time President & CEO to lead our organization. This position offers an excellent opportunity to lead our dedicated and talented team to make a positive difference in the lives of the people who we serve and fulfill Interfaith Housing Alliance’s mission.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President/CEO will provide strategic leadership to the organization and oversee various departments direction and outcomes. The President/CEO will also work closely with the community, stakeholders, donors, board and staff to ensure responsible stewardship of resources and effective organizational operations and programs.

• Provide visionary and strategic leadership to the organization and translate that vision and strategy into concrete actions that advance the mission.
• Maintain a continuous understanding of the organization’s financial position and outlook, and ensure fiscal responsibility and security.
• Provide resource development leadership for the organization.
• Communicate the mission of Interfaith Housing to various audiences and develop and maintain sound relationships with individuals and organizations which share the organization’s vision.
• Support the Board of directors in its governance role, foster its ongoing development, and keep it informed on internal conditions and important external developments.
• Work with the Board of Directors to develop strategic plans and annual objectives to accomplish goals.
• Establish, build and maintain positive relationships with the Board of Directors, volunteers, actual or potential funders, key stakeholders, and the community-at-large, including similar state and regional institutions and organizations; business, professional and education leaders; service organizations. Serve as primary staff to the Board of Directors and is ex-officio to all Board committees of the organization. Make regular reports to the Board.
• Prepare an annual budget for approval by Board of Directors which budget should achieve the mission, vision, and strategic plans of the organization. Responsible for the implementation of the annual budget, including both the expenditures and the realization of revenues through successful fundraising and business management.
• Responsible for the recruitment, hiring and annual performance evaluation of all key employees. Create a work environment that attracts and maintains employees of high caliber. Promote constructive interaction among employees, builds confidence, empowers employees, and creates an organizational culture of openness, mutual respect, and trust. Encourage staff development and professional growth. Establish a clear delineation of authority and responsibilities for all employees, including written job descriptions that spell out duties, roles, responsibilities and expectations for all staff.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A Bachelor’s degree in the social sciences or administration is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.

At least 10 years of increasingly responsible leadership experience in either the public or nonprofit sectors. A deep understanding of affordable housing issues and ability to work with the key stakeholders in the local communities, corporations and government. A demonstrated record of leadership and success in strategic planning, organizational development, problem solving and fundraising is required.

• Demonstrated leadership ability;
• Significant senior leadership experience in a mid-size nonprofit organization, ideally in an organization providing housing, advocacy…