Executive Director
Habitat for Humanity
Paducah, KY 42003
Job Description:
Job post summary
Date posted: April 7, 2026
Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Job description:
Job Summary
This position is responsible and accountable for the effective and efficient Christ-centered financial, operational, and administrative management of PMCHFH. The Executive Director provides overall leadership for PMCHFH in accordance with the policies, objectives, and directions of the Board of Directors to promote its overall vision, directions, health, and growth. The Executive Director reports to the President of the Board of Directors.
Employee Status: Exempt, a minimum of 40 hours per week.
1. General Administration and Responsibilities:
- Plans, develops, and establishes policy and objectives of the organization in accordance with Board directives and organizational mission.
- Responsible for the financial, operational, and administrative performance of PMCHFH.
- Recommends yearly budget for Board approval and prudently manages the affiliate's resources; approves all operational and building expenditures within Board approved guidelines. Ensures completion of audits and other financial activities.
- Speaks in public on behalf of PMCHFH; comfortable speaking in all types of settings and serves as the principal liaison to foundations, corporations, and churches for financial support.
- Develops resources, researches funding sources, and writes proposals to various organizations.
- Performs and manages daily office and financial procedures. Ensures the proper maintenance of records and files to include confidentiality and legal compliance. Maintains all databases.
- Submits all regular reports to Federal and State granting agencies, as well as to Habitat for Humanity International.
- With Board President, sets agenda for Executive Board meetings and Board meetings, and provides reports of all activities to the Board; supports the activities of all Board committees.
- Works closely with the Construction Manager and Build Supervisor to coordinate contractors and materials needed at the construction site and for house repairs. Coordinates volunteers.
- Serves as the Loan Originator. Completes all compliance training and obtains knowledge of mortgage procedures. Processes homeowner mortgage payments, pays taxes and insurance, and performs annual escrow analysis.
· Coordinates the effective recruitment, processing, selection, and support of partner families. Serves as the liaison for homeowner families.
2. Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Has an understanding of and a commitment to the mission of PMCFH.
- Demonstrates leadership abilities and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to establish, foster and maintain effective working relationships with the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, the public, local City government, and community service agencies.
- Effective verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills. Team building a real plus.
- Experience with QuickBooks and grant writing.
- Proficient with MS-Excel, MS-Word, presentation, and social media standard software.
- Knowledge of fundraising principles and processes, and the ability to develop working relationships with potential funding sources.
- Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gather and analyze information skillfully, and effectively lead by displaying sound and accurate judgment.
- Ability to communicate PMCHFH' s program and mission clearly and persuasively in a variety of settings and to a variety of constituencies.
- Knowledge of house construction process, safety procedures, and use of equipment/materials.
- Must be a self-starter; has good anticipatory abilities and personally acts as need arises.
- Must be willing to understand the big picture of the PMCHFH ministry and know that the role of the Executive Director is only a part of the larger goal.
- Must pass Criminal Background Check, Credit Check, and Sexual Offender Check.
- Training and Experience. Either a bachelor's degree in public relations, business, marketing, nonprofit administration, or related field or equivalent work experience; 5+ years management experience preferred.
Hours and Compensation. 40-hour per week salaried position with some additional evening and weekend work. Benefits include paid holidays and personal days for vacation and sick days.
Salary. Commensurate with experience/education. PMCHFH is an equal opportunity employer.
Work Location: In person
Compensation: 40,000-45,000 per year
To Apply for this position:
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