Interim Executive Director​/CEO

Reports To:

Board of Directors Employment Status:
Full-Time Consultant

The Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) serves as the chief executive leader of Family Housing Advisory Services, Inc. (FHAS) during a defined leadership transition period and is responsible for advancing the organization’s mission, strategic direction, financial sustainability, organizational effectiveness, and community impact. Reporting to and working in partnership with the Board of Directors, the Interim CEO assumes the duties, responsibilities, and authority of the CEO during the interim appointment.

The Interim CEO provides executive leadership and oversight of FHAS programs, operations, financial performance, resource development, organizational culture, and community partnerships; implements Board-approved strategy and priorities; and ensures continuity, stability, and effective organizational leadership throughout the transition. The Interim CEO also serves as a principal ambassador for FHAS, strengthening relationships with funders, government agencies, community partners, businesses, donors, and other key stakeholders.

Interim Appointment:
This position is an interim appointment for a period determined by the Board of Directors. The Interim CEO will serve until the Board determines the appropriate long-term leadership structure and/or makes a decision regarding a permanent CEO appointment. The interim appointment does not, by itself, guarantee permanent appointment to the CEO position.

• Provide strategic leadership consistent with FHAS’s mission, values, and Board-approved priorities.
• Lead implementation and evaluation of FHAS’s strategic direction and establish annual goals,measurable objectives, and organizational priorities.
• Assess opportunities, risks, community needs, and organizational capacity to strengthen effectiveness and long-term sustainability.
• Lead the organization through growth, transition, and change while maintaining continuity of services and focus on mission and impact.

• Serve as the primary staff liaison to the Board and maintain a transparent and collaborative relationship with Board leadership.
• Keep the Board informed of organizational performance, finances, programs, significant risks, opportunities, and developments.
• Implement Board-approved policies and priorities and recommend policies or organizational changes when appropriate.
• Support Board planning, development, committee work, governance, and engagement in organizational sustainability.

• Provide executive oversight of FHAS’s financial health, resources, and long-term fiscal sustainability.
• Work with financial leadership, the Board Treasurer, Finance Committee, and external financial professionals to develop and monitor the annual budget and financial plans.
• Monitor financial performance, cash position, revenue, expenditures, and significant risks and ensure appropriate action is taken when necessary.
• Ensure appropriate internal controls, financial policies, and procedures are maintained to protect organizational assets and support accountability.
• Ensure compliance with applicable financial, grant, contractual, regulatory, and reporting requirements and support the annual audit process.

Revised 09/26

• Lead FHAS’s resource-development strategy to maintain a diverse and sustainable revenue base.
• Cultivate relationships with foundations, corporations, financial institutions, government partners, donors, sponsors, and other funding partners.
• Partner with staff and the Board to establish and achieve fundraising and…