Executive Director
NAHC is seeking an experienced non-profit professional to lead and build the organization’s capacity to advance its mission. Applications will be accepted until May 15, 2025. Interested applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to info@nativeamericanhousingcircle.org.
Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 – Salary negotiable based on experience.
Job Description: As a new organization, NAHC is in a capacity-building phase. The Executive Director provides visionary and values-based leadership, working closely with the NAHC board of directors and staff to advance the organization’s mission. The Executive Director is responsible for developing and directing the financial, operations, and programmatic systems and processes of the organization. The Executive Director assures that NAHC programs and services are responsive to current and anticipated community needs and serves as the primary representative, and spokesperson for NAHC among tribal, local, state, and federal agencies and other organizations.
Primary Responsibilities:
Organizational Capacity Building and Leadership
Responsible for fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within the
approved budget, ensuring maximum resource utilization, and maintaining a
positive financial position for NAHC.
Ensures adequate NAHC insurance protections, employee benefits, and other
administration and organizational structures and processes.
Hires, trains, supports, and evaluates the performance of NAHC employees.
Ensures agency compliance with tribal, federal, state, and local laws and ordinances
as applicable.
Establishes and maintains relationships with key community organizations
and stakeholders to strategically advance the mission of NAHC.
Serves as the lead representative and spokesperson for NAHC.
Executes organizational and programming policies and procedures.
Promotes a supportive team culture and positive work environment among
employees.
Board Governance
Communicates effectively with the board of directors and provides, in a timely and
accurate manner, all information necessary for the board to function properly and to
make informed decisions.
Works closely with members of the board of directors and staff to develop and implement a strategic plan to ensure that NAHC can successfully fulfill its mission.
Supports board member recruitment, onboarding, and training on board roles and
responsibilities and other board training needs.
Provides board committee support as needed.
Assists with the development and amendment of By-laws and other Board policies as
needed.
Facilitates annual meeting logistics and participation.
Ensures that members of the board have the support and resources needed to fulfill
their fiduciary and fund development commitments to NAHC.
Works closely with the board of directors to establish employment, administrative,
and program policies and procedures.
Fund Development and Sustainability
Generates a diverse stream of funding to sustain the organization that includes
grants, individual donor contributions, earned income, and other forms of revenue.
Ensures compliance with funder expectations and reporting.
Programs and Projects
Works closely with NAHC staff to establish programs and services that are
responsive to current and anticipated community needs.
Ensures that NAHC employees are adequately trained to provide housing navigation,
rent assistance and other related services and support.
Advances the development and growth of the NAHC Coalition and working groups.
Engages NAHC Coalition members in strategic planning.
Explores and pursues affordable housing development opportunities.
Minimum Qualifications:
The candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent number of years of experience) with 5+ years of progressive experience in executive level non-profit management and advocacy. The candidate must also possess the following skills, abilities, and experience:
Extensive experience in executive level non-profit management including audit requirements, government grants/contracts, program development, human resources, financial management, fund development, strategic planning, and board governance.
Excellent working knowledge of Native American housing programs and operations with an extensive background working in or with urban housing programs and projects.
Excellent writing, verbal, and public speaking skills, and experience.
Outstanding ability to establish and maintain relationships with private and government funding sources, as well as national/regional tribal and non-tribal organizations and other community stakeholders.
Ability to prepare detailed reports and general correspondence.
Proven fund development experience with a minimum of $1 million raised in the past two years.
Strong skills and experience with Microsoft and Google Workspace applications.
Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will hold a master’s degree, graduate certificate, (or equivalent number of years of experience), 5+ years of experience in non-profit leadership/management, personnel supervision, and advocacy. In addition to the minimum skills, abilities, and experience, the ideal candidate will possess the following:
Knowledge of Fair Housing Laws.
Principles and practices of public administration, including finance (budgeting, accounting).
Housing development, construction; rehabilitation, and financing.
Principles, procedures, and techniques used in real estate and property management.
Applicable tribal, federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to areas of responsibility, particularly Pl. 104-330, The Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) of 1996.
Native American Preference Policy: NAHC is an equal-opportunity employer. NAHC will provide preference in its employment practices to applicants who are members of federally recognized Native American tribes to the extent permitted or required by law. Applicants wishing to be considered under this Native American preference policy must provide a duly authorized certificate of tribal enrollment upon application. NAHC will also extend preference to individuals who self-identify with a federally recognized Native American tribe without certification or tribal enrollment.
Work Environment: The Executive Director works mainly from the NAHC office. Applicants should be self-motivated and able to work independently. Applicants will need their own reliable transportation, as well as a valid US Driver’s License with a clean driving record. In-state and national travel may be required.