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Current Job Openings
Director of Development
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Development manages all private fundraising programs for Habitat, including: annual giving, major gifts, and planned giving. The incumbent works to foster and support a strong culture of philanthropy across the affiliate, while leading a high-performing team of 2 FTEs to achieve ambitious annual and long-term philanthropic goals. The Director works in close partnership with the CAO to make data-driven recommendations and decisions about Habitat’s future fundraising plans, programs, and resources, and is expected to play a key role in the affiliate’s next capital campaign.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Direct and oversee Habitat’s private fundraising initiatives, including annual campaigns, major gifts, and planned giving.
- Craft strategies and plans for prospect cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, carefully balancing donor interest with Habitat’s need for a sustainable portfolio of unrestricted and restricted funds.
- Design effective moves management structures and strategies to assist executive leadership and development staff manage their respective donor portfolios, while also carrying a portfolio of major and planned giving donors.
- Investigate new fundraising programming to take best advantage of the current funding landscape and future trends, as well as Habitat’s donor demographics and volunteer engagement.
- Provide program, spending, and staffing recommendations to support Habitat’s ambitious resource development.
- Lead day-to-day development operations, including active, direct management of a small, but highly experienced team.
- Maintain knowledge of fundraising regulations, fundraising database software, as well as trends and best practices in fundraising strategy.
- Ensure accurate, timely stewardship and maintenance of up-to-date donor records.
- Support colleagues across the affiliate in fundraising and adjacent/related activities, including sponsorship efforts..
- Contribute to the life of the affiliate through active participation in standing meetings, attending events, and serving as a visible member of the Advancement team within the broader community.
To see the FULL job description or to apply click HERE
Controller
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the CFO, the Controller manages the day-to-day operations of the accounting department. In this role, the Controller trains, mentors, and oversees accounting staff members responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the affiliate. The Controller should be comfortable managing a team through complicated, multi-step, and iterative processes.
Additionally, the Controller must be able to support the CFO in managing relationships across multiple sectors of the affiliate, including Property & Asset Management, Advancement, and the Department of Family and Community Partnerships (“DFCP”) to ensure timely compliance with local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and funding requirements.
The Controller should also have a strong understanding of economic principles, financial markets, and banking, as well as knowledge of local and state laws and regulations in order to provide counsel to the CFO and executive leadership team.
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Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
POSITION SUMMARY
The Volunteer Engagement Coordinator (VEC) is the welcoming, energetic first impression of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville (HFHGC). The VEC works effectively to recruit, train, supervise, acknowledge, and retain a solid volunteer base to support the affiliate’s construction, advancement, family services, and administrative efforts. The VEC is tasked with implementing and managing a strong marketing program to include direct marketing and social media. In addition, the coordinator will manage the store website to keep it relevant and up to date. The VEC also strategically develops volunteers as advocates who are able to communicate HFHGC organizational mission, the realities of the affordable housing crisis in Charlottesville, and the impact of HFHI’s work globally.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Be knowledgeable about Habitat’s mission and convey it effectively.
- Create exceptional experiences for all volunteers from the moment they express interest in HFHGC, during their scheduled service, and beyond.
- Ensure retention of volunteers through productive use of their skills/interests/time.
- Support, recruitment, scheduling and coordinating Habitat Store Volunteers in partnership with the onsite Store Manager as well as facilitating new volunteer orientations, helping to lead special groups and projects at the store.
- Develop consistent volunteer engagement and opportunities for youth aged 12-16.
- Utilize Meta Business Suite, Canva, Photoshop and Constant Contact to update social media, newsletters, listservs, etc.
- Oversee interior signage for the store to ensure effective communication of sales, events and affiliate information through mission board.
- Plan special events for the store to promote sales and bring in new customers/donors.
- Post volunteer opportunities, updates, and recognition on affiliate social media regularly.
- Work closely with Volunteer Program Manager to maintain and accurately input volunteer participation hours.
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Southwood Operations and Asset Manager
POSITION SUMMARY
The Southwood Operations and Asset Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of the Southwood property to ensure the park remains a safe, clean, and attractive environment for residents while providing excellent customer service. This position will oversee leasing, resident relations, and compliance in accordance with Habitat’s Property Management for Success principles. This position also supervises rental operations in redeveloped Southwood.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibilities of this position will vary significantly from day to day and week to week. Below is a list of likely responsibilities:
- Southwood Mobile Home Park Property Management and Resident Relations
- Rental Operations for Redeveloped Southwood
- General Property Management Administration
FULL job description HERE
