The Wellspring Foundation of Southwest Virginia is establishing a subsidiary Community Land Trust (CLT) which will be based in Abingdon, Virginia. The Wellspring Foundation has an interest in developing workforce housing in the region, which includes Washington, Russell, Smyth, and Grayson Counties in Virginia. Wellspring Foundation is seeking a qualified individual to serve as the Director of this new entity. This position will report to the Executive Director of the Wellspring Foundation and will also answer to the board of the CLT. The Director will be responsible for leading the CLT in the implementation of its overall strategic, operational and financial management plans as they relate to housing and community development.

The Director will serve as the “public face” of the CLT and will represent the CLT as its primary spokesperson on matters of policy or position. The Director will have management oversight of all the CLT’s operations, including administration, planning, finance/accounting, human resources/staff development, facility management, community relations, grantmaking, board relations/development and ensures compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements. This is an exceptional opportunity to make an impact on the organization and the region that we serve.

The primary responsibilities of the Director include:

Organizational Leadership

• Continue to develop and execute a vision and strategic plan to guide the organization.
• Foster an effective and collaborative relationship with Board members and committees.
• Act as a spokesperson for the organization and represent the organization in the community to promote its mission and enhance its community profile.
• Create a clear performance evaluation process in collaboration with Board members including goals, metrics, and outcomes reporting.

Operational Management

• Develop an annual operational plan which incorporates strategic goals and objectives including key milestones and critical path items essential for programmatic success of the organization related to:
• Property Acquisition.
• Real Estate Development (through partnerships with Developers).
• Property Management.
• Community Outreach.
• Stewarding Relationships with Prospective and Current Homeowners.
• Program Delivery to Support Prospective and Current Homeowners (direct and via partnerships).
• Execute and track achievement against operational plans; report on results to Board and staff.

Staff & Team Development

• Maintain a positive, healthy and safe work environment that attracts, keeps, and motivates team members.
• Oversee continued work of building a collaborative, transparent organizational culture.
• Oversee human resources policies, procedures, and practices for all personnel including the onboarding of key personnel – particularly during startup phase.

Financial Management

• Oversee all operational and financial reporting activities of the organization.
• Work with staff, contracted accounting partners, and the Board to prepare a comprehensive budget, administer the funds according to the approved budget, monitor the monthly cash flow, and provide regular reports to the Board on the revenues and expenditures of the organization.
• Work with the Board to create short- and long-term revenue models aligned with programmatic goals to ensure the financial sustainability and solvency of the organization.
• Refine and implement the resource development plan in accordance with revenue models and the projected budget.
• Guide and lead any fundraising activities including overseeing the submission of grant proposals and grant reporting.
• Ensure compliance with all contract, grant, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance and submission of annual audit, tax, and insurance filings/policies.

Qualified candidates must have:

• Good Microsoft Office skills (Word/Excel/PowerPoint, etc.)
• Exceptional oral and verbal communication skills
• Ability to solve problems and think critically
• Ability to work effectively in a collegial, team-oriented environment
• Detail-oriented and well-organized

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, community development, public administration, business administration or a related field but applicable work experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years work experience in housing and community development, real estate development or construction management is required
• Previous work with municipalities or organizations like Industrial Development Authorities or the Department of Housing and Community Development is preferred
• Prior experience with land trusts is preferred
• Construction license or real estate license a plus

Application:

The firm of SESCO Management Consultants has been engaged to assist in the recruitment process. For consideration, forward a cover letter, resume and salary history to: Joel Cullum, Senior Vice President, SESCO Management Consultants through Indeed. E.O.E.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $135,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person