psand at wahtf.org
02-15-2007, 08:26 PM
UUAHC/WASHINGTON AREA HOUSING TRUST FUND <>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
</><>POSITION DESCRIPTION
</><></><>The Unitarian Universalist Affordable Housing Corporation and the Washington Area Housing Trust Fund Boards of Directors have voted to combine, with a target date of April 1, 2007.* This business merger will create a $15 million locally controlled community development financial institution (CDFI) serving the Washington metropolitan region, with unique access to local government and faith based investors.* The new organization is seeking an experienced, entrepreneurial Executive Director to provide leadership to this new organization.*</>
The Executive Director will be the chief staff member of the organization, and is the primary spokesperson for the organization, its liaison to private and public funding sources, financial institutions, community partners, and the media. S/he will work with the Board of Directors to establish the strategic direction of the organization and implement plans and priorities established by the Board. S/he oversees all management and program operations, hires and supervises staff and consultants.* The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for: Implementation of the strategic plan; Raising funds and developing a diverse resource base; Developing and maintaining all lending activities and other program components, including lending partnerships with other CDFIs, banks, and others; Leading the staff, including hiring, supervising, recruiting and motivating staff and promoting development of their skills and leadership abilities; Managing and providing staff support to the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee; Overseeing all financial operations of the organization, including ensuring that infrastructure and systems are appropriate. *
The Executive Director should be a mature professional and have a minimum of 10 -15 years of relevant work experience, and a background in nonprofit management, resource development and affordable housing lending/development.* This should include experience in strategic planning, board and community relations, personnel supervision, and financial management.* S/he must also be a capable, energetic and positive leader – able to motivate and work with a wide variety of people in the community.
More specifically the Board is seeking candidates with the following experience, education and other characteristics: A graduate degree in finance, business or related field; Demonstrated ability to bring together financial and technical resources to achieve organizational objectives; Broad knowledge and contacts within the affordable housing field and of community development/affordable housing tools and programs; Knowledge and experience in the Washington metropolitan region; At least 10-15 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 10 years experience working with financial institutions/organizations on affordable housing transactions; Demonstrated entrepreneurial skills; Significant knowledge of and experience with nonprofit community development organizations, including working with and serving on boards and committees; At least 5 years experience as manager of budgets and staff; Experience with the underwriting practices of housing; Strong oral and written communication skills; Ability to work with a diverse set of stakeholders. <>Salary will be commensurate with experience.* Please email your resume and a cover letter to Mary Fenelon, Board chair of the Unitarian Universalist Affordable Housing Corporation, mfenelon@uuahc.org (mfenelon@uuahc.org).*</>
Information about the merging organizations can be found at www.uuahc.org (http://www.uuahc.org/) and www.wahtf.org (http://www.wahtf.org)..
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</><>POSITION DESCRIPTION
</><></><>The Unitarian Universalist Affordable Housing Corporation and the Washington Area Housing Trust Fund Boards of Directors have voted to combine, with a target date of April 1, 2007.* This business merger will create a $15 million locally controlled community development financial institution (CDFI) serving the Washington metropolitan region, with unique access to local government and faith based investors.* The new organization is seeking an experienced, entrepreneurial Executive Director to provide leadership to this new organization.*</>
The Executive Director will be the chief staff member of the organization, and is the primary spokesperson for the organization, its liaison to private and public funding sources, financial institutions, community partners, and the media. S/he will work with the Board of Directors to establish the strategic direction of the organization and implement plans and priorities established by the Board. S/he oversees all management and program operations, hires and supervises staff and consultants.* The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for: Implementation of the strategic plan; Raising funds and developing a diverse resource base; Developing and maintaining all lending activities and other program components, including lending partnerships with other CDFIs, banks, and others; Leading the staff, including hiring, supervising, recruiting and motivating staff and promoting development of their skills and leadership abilities; Managing and providing staff support to the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee; Overseeing all financial operations of the organization, including ensuring that infrastructure and systems are appropriate. *
The Executive Director should be a mature professional and have a minimum of 10 -15 years of relevant work experience, and a background in nonprofit management, resource development and affordable housing lending/development.* This should include experience in strategic planning, board and community relations, personnel supervision, and financial management.* S/he must also be a capable, energetic and positive leader – able to motivate and work with a wide variety of people in the community.
More specifically the Board is seeking candidates with the following experience, education and other characteristics: A graduate degree in finance, business or related field; Demonstrated ability to bring together financial and technical resources to achieve organizational objectives; Broad knowledge and contacts within the affordable housing field and of community development/affordable housing tools and programs; Knowledge and experience in the Washington metropolitan region; At least 10-15 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 10 years experience working with financial institutions/organizations on affordable housing transactions; Demonstrated entrepreneurial skills; Significant knowledge of and experience with nonprofit community development organizations, including working with and serving on boards and committees; At least 5 years experience as manager of budgets and staff; Experience with the underwriting practices of housing; Strong oral and written communication skills; Ability to work with a diverse set of stakeholders. <>Salary will be commensurate with experience.* Please email your resume and a cover letter to Mary Fenelon, Board chair of the Unitarian Universalist Affordable Housing Corporation, mfenelon@uuahc.org (mfenelon@uuahc.org).*</>
Information about the merging organizations can be found at www.uuahc.org (http://www.uuahc.org/) and www.wahtf.org (http://www.wahtf.org)..
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