Company:
Fairfield Community Development Corporation - FCDC
Location: Huntington
Closing Date: 20/10/2024
Salary: £125 - £150 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Executive Director of Fairfield CDC
Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our organization as an Executive Director. As the Executive Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the overall operations and strategic direction of the organization. This is a senior leadership position that requires strong business acumen, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to drive growth and success.
Scope of the Organization:
Fairfield Community Development Corporation (“FCDC”) is a 501(c)(3) consisting of stakeholders from the Fairfield neighborhood and Marshall University, Cabell Hospital, the City of Huntington, and the Huntington Housing Authority (“Institutional Partners”). FCDC’s vision is to enhance the physical, economic and social aspects of life for all residents of the Fairfield community and those who work there.
In 2019, FCDC was formed to focus on four key areas of improvement for the Fairfield Area:
Health & Wellness
Education
Housing
Jobs & Economic Development
Safety
Position Summary
The FCDC executive director is responsible for leading the effort to transform a historic neighborhood and elevate the quality of life for those who live, work, worship, and play in the Fairfield neighborhood.
Job Responsibilities:
Strategy Development and Execution
Lead FCDC’s urban redevelopment and community engagement efforts.
Collaborate with funding partners, community leaders, and developers.
Manage all aspects of project development.
Grant writing, procurement, management, and implementation.
Organizational and Community Leadership
Provide leadership for partners, Board, community leaders, constituents, and staff.
Build consensus within the community and among diverse stakeholders.
Manage, train, coach, and mentor staff.
Board Relations
Develop and maintain strong Board relations.
Communicate regularly with the Board regarding strategy and project updates.
Plan, prepare and attend Board meetings.
Marketing and Public Relations
Clearly articulate the plans and vision of FCDC to constituents and stakeholders.
Oversee marketing strategy and public relations messaging.
Represent FCDC at various meetings and events.
Finance and Budget
Direct and oversee the organization’s financial operation.
Develop, monitor and manage the approved budget.
Conduct long-range financial planning.
Outreach & Development
Seek and guide opportunities to strengthen the organization’s programs.
Identify grant opportunities to support the organization’s mission.
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, nonprofit management, public affairs, business administration or related field or equivalent knowledge/experience. Proven commitment to successful organizational leadership.
Desirable:
Master’s Degree in related field; urban planning and community development experience.
Job Type: Full-time - Exempt
Pay & Benefits:
Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Relocation assistance
Health Insurance after one month
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
Huntington, WV: Relocate before starting work (Required)
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