Executive Director - SBP New Orleans - Military veterans preferred

About SBPSBP, a social impact organization focused on disaster resilience and recovery, solves the challenges facing at-risk communities and scales impact with a proven model that brings the rigor of business and innovation to reduce risk, create resilient communities and streamline recovery. By taking this holistic approach, SBP shrinks the time between disaster and recovery.SBP does this in three connected ways—prepare, shape and build SBP prepares individuals, communities and organizations to mitigate risk and speed recovery. SBP shapes federal policy and system change and state and local disaster recovery programs to be more efficient and effective. SBP builds resilient communities efficiently and effectively and shares our proven model and approach with others. Position SummaryThe Executive Director will be tasked with growing the SBP New Orleans operation to meet the housing needs of the low to moderate-income community. Reporting to the Chief Recovery Officer, the Executive Director will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for SBP’s culture, team, programs, and execution of its mission in New Orleans. Through partnership development, grant writing, program diversification, and optimization, the Executive Director will support the design, implementation, and ongoing efforts to develop affordable housing for sale and for rent and to repair owner-occupied homes. The ED will manage the day-to-day activities of the operations to achieve annual production goals and outcomes in a way that is aligned with the organization’s vision, mission, and values.Responsibilities Develop and achieve annual goals and benchmarks for housing production (for sale, for rent and owner-occupied), property management, clients, residents, volunteers, fundraising, budgeting, AmeriCorps, and communications. Align team members, operations, and activities with SBP’s mission, vision, and values. Lead, coach, and develop SBP New Orleans team members (3-5 staff and 10-30 AmeriCorps members) and ensure each team member understands their goals and has the training and supervision needed to achieve them. Promote a culture of excellence that is grounded in Toyota Production System problem-solving. Actively engage and energize SBP volunteers, board members, event committees, partnering organizations, and funders to meet articulated goals and objectives. Seek out and suggest opportunities to broaden SBP’s local impact. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 5 years of management experience. Executive leadership strongly preferred. Experience in state/national grant management. Experience in affordable housing program design and management. Understanding of New Orleans housing needs strongly preferred. Fluency in Microsoft Office, Salesforce, and Google tools. Clear communication skills and a strong sense of maturity, positivity, and professionalism. Able to satisfactorily pass a Criminal History Check to include sex offender registry, Louisiana State Police, and FBI. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Performance Expectations Provide effective leadership for staff and be accountable for achieving departmental and organizational goals. Translate broad goals into achievable steps and set and manage appropriate expectations. Handle detailed, complex concepts and problems and make rapid decisions regarding management and development issues. Plan and implement programs and meet deadlines. Establish strong and appropriate relationships with staff, AmeriCorps members, governing board, volunteers, donors, partners, and the general community. Maintain a flexible work schedule to meet the demands of executive management. Demonstrate initiative and work as a team player. Adhere to the highest ethical standards in management, governance, and fund development. Convey a professional and positive image and attitude regarding the organization and the not-for-profit sector. Demonstrate commitment to continued professional growth and development QualificationsPerformance ExpectationsBenefits SBP provides exceptional healthcare, dental, and vision benefits paying the majority of employee-only premium. Employer-paid short and long-term disability provided. 401k with employer match available to all full-time employees at 90 days into employment with a quickly satisfied vesting schedule. Generous vacation and sick paid leave. Employee assistance program available 24/7.