Executive Director

Overview The Executive Director is the key leader of Andover Community Trust.

The Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day administration of programs for the organization. Other key duties include fundraising, marketing, and community outreach. You will work closely with the Board of Directors to shape the future of our organization to create impactful change.

What you’ll do

• Lead the development and execution of strategic plans that align with organizational goals and objectives.
• Oversee daily operations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders including donors, partners, and government agencies.
• Identify new opportunities to advance the organization's mission.
• Ensure the successful execution of programs, services and initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Board of Directors to ensure strong governance and organizational oversight.
• Represent the organization in public forums, media and partnerships to strengthen its visibility and impact.
• Monitor housing trends and activities to inform strategic decision-making. Board Governance
• Works with the board to fulfill the organization mission.
• Responsible for leading in a manner that supports and guides the organization's mission as defined by the Board of Directors.
• Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions. Financial Performance and Viability
• Develops resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of the organization.
• Responsible for fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within the approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial position.
• Responsible for fundraising and developing other resources necessary to support ACT's mission. Organization Mission and Strategy
• Works with the Board to ensure that the mission is fulfilled through programs, strategic planning, and community outreach.
• Responsible for implementation of ACT’s programs that carry out the organization's mission.
• Responsible for working with the Board of Directors to develop a strategic plan to ensure that ACT can successfully fulfill its Mission into the future.
• Responsible for implementing the organization’s strategic plan.
• Responsible for the enhancement of ACT's image by being active and visible in the community and by working closely with other professional, civic, and private organizations.

Organization Operations

• Oversees and implements appropriate resources to ensure that the operations of the organization are appropriate.
• Responsible for effective administration of ACT's operations.
• Responsible for training and retention of competent, qualified staff and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Excellent communication, networking and leadership skills.
• Nonprofit experience preferred
• Knowledge of Fundraising strategies and donor relations
• Organizational skills, strategic thinking skills
• Strong abilities in task facilitation and establishing collaborative partnerships
• Ability to collaborate with and inspire board members and other volunteers
• Ability to work independently, multitask and stay organized
• Willingness and ability to learn

Job duties

• Plan and operation of the annual budget, in partnership with the board.
• Establish administrative policies and procedures for all functions and for the day-to-day operation of the nonprofit.
• Serve as ACT's primary spokesperson to the organization's constituents, the media, and the general public.
• Establish and maintain relationships with various organizations throughout the community and utilize those relationships to strategically enhance ACT's mission.
• Report to and work closely with the Board of Directors to seek their involvement in policy decisions, fundraising and to increase the overall visibility of the organization.
• Implement strategic plan.
• Oversee marketing and other communications efforts.
• Review and approve contracts for services.
• Other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.

This is an exempt, salaried position with an expectation of 20 hours per week on average. The position involves some weekend and evening commitments. Our benefits include

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• Flexible work arrangements promote work-life balance.

Andover Community Trust advocates for and develops homes that families can afford in the community. We work hand-in-hand with Greater Lawrence Technical School, providing the sites where students can build their skills in carpentry, electrical, plumbing and HVAC while they build high-quality, architect-designed homes. We have developed 13 permanently affordable homes. More than homebuilding, we foster and promote community-wide education, interest and involvement in affordable housing matters. And we help individual homeowners and renters who are struggling.