ED Job Description
ED Job Description
Reports to:
• The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors, working directly with the board president. The
Executive Director is responsible for developing a team atmosphere of mutual respect and cooperation among
staff, volunteers, and the community.
Purpose of Position:
• Assists the Executive Committee(EC) in developing and recommending to the Board of Directors(BOD)
specific written long- & short-range plans for the development of organizational programs and services;
maintains appropriate relations with the Board and various Board committees and keeps them informed.
Interprets trends in the field(s) of service in which the organization is engaged, by maintaining involvement in
the professional field as a whole. Administers an orientation and training program for the Board.
• The Executive Director serves as a non-voting ex-officio member of the board.
Key Responsibilities – General Administration
• Plans for and administrates a program of ministry in accordance with Habitat's stated propose and in such a
manner that the optimum results are achieved; operates under the general direction of the affiliate's Board of
Directors; reports to the Board President.
• Recommends policies to the Board and/or assists the Board in the formulation of policies for the effective and
economical operation of the organization; ensures implementation of policies adopted by the Board of Directors.
• Responsible for public accountability of the organization, maintenance of the organization facilities and regular
reporting to various bodies.
• Ensures the affiliate meets or exceeds the legal obligations of the organization
Key Responsibility – Financial Management & Development
• Prepares and Maintains, in cooperation with the Board Treasurer, organization budget
reports related to physical, financial, and human resources.
• Is accountable for the affiliate's financial operations as approved by the Executive Board and/or Board of
Directors of the affiliate.
• Participates in fund raising activities by writing letters, making speeches, and stimulation activities of others in
direct fund raising.
Key Responsibility - Personnel
• Hires other staff, with the approval of the Board President; Supervises and directs key
staff in the performance of key staff members; provides overall direction for the personnel function of the
organization.
Key Responsibilities – Communication & Coordination
• Supports the organization's managers including but not limited to: Restore, Construction, and Office Managers.
• Is supportive of the Board of Directors, communicates the function of the organization to the community
through direct involvement and through public relations programs, including personal contact, literature, and
media.
• Acts to maintain effective client relations under all organization programs. Maintains appropriate relations with
other professional and social service groups in the community.
• Carries out requirements to ensure the affiliate is and remains in good standing with Habitat for Humanity
International. Communicates any issues, delinquencies, or changes to the President.
• Maintains a positive relationship with regional and state Habitat organizations, local coalitions, funding
sources; federal, state, and local government units; other agencies in similar or related areas of service
• Responsible for training & educational development as appropriate for staff and board members.
Position Requirements
Benefits
Carrie Spillman
311 Hansina Ave
Volga, SD 57071-2019