Director of Affiliate Operations

New Jersey, USA (Hybrid)

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Posted 4 months ago

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Job Description

The Director of Affiliate Operations serves as the chief operational and leader of Habitat for Humanity of Southern Ocean County (HFHSOC). Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the Director bears responsibility for stewarding the organization’s mission, strengthening its infrastructure, and guiding its growth with clarity and purpose. This role encompasses comprehensive oversight of the Affiliate’s operations. The scope of this role may evolve in response to organizational needs and strategic direction.
Key Responsibilities
Organizational Leadership & Governance
  • Guide the day-to-day management of HFHSOC
  • Collaborate with the Board to develop and implement strategic plans and policies
  • Evaluate and strengthen operational systems, procedures, and infrastructure
  • Serve as the primary liaison to partner families, community stakeholders, and civic leaders
  • Assist ReStore and construction operations for alignment with mission and performance goals
Fundraising & Resource Development
  • Direct all grant writing, reporting, and compliance activities
  • Design and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies
  • Cultivate meaningful relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, and foundations
  • Identify and pursue new revenue streams and sponsorship opportunities
  • Support and expand major gift and event-based fundraising initiatives
Marketing, Outreach & Volunteer Engagement
  • Oversee marketing strategy, branding, social media, and public communications
  • Strengthen community awareness of Habitat’s mission and programs
  • Build partnerships with local businesses, faith communities, civic organizations, and community leaders
  • Develop and implement strategies to recruit, retain, and recognize volunteers
  • Represent HFHSOC at public events, networking engagements, and speaking opportunities
Compliance & Financial Stewardship
  • Maintain sound financial oversight in collaboration with the Treasurer and Board
  • Ensure compliance with HFHI requirements and reporting obligations
  • Oversee accurate documentation, internal controls, and regulatory adherence
  • Maintain Federal and State Qualified Loan Originator certification
  • Monitor partner family mortgage payments and perform annual escrow analyses
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree desirable
  • Demonstrated leadership or management experience
  • Fundraising and grant development experience desirable
  • Experience supervising staff and working with volunteers
  • Background in budget management and financial oversight
  • Familiarity with Habitat for Humanity mission
  • Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
  • Comfort with QuickBooks desirable
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and engage diverse stakeholders
  • Established relationships with community leaders and potential funders, or the ability to create
Core Competencies
  • Strategic thinker
  • Trusted relationship-builder and community connector
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and compliance-minded
  • Self-directed and proactive
  • Mission-driven advocate for affordable homeownership
Compensation
  • Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
Employment Status: Full-Time (35 - 40 hours/week; flexible schedule including some core in person hours Tues - Fri; some evenings/weekends required)
Location: HFHSOC Office (West Creek, NJ) / Hybrid Remote
To apply, send a resume including references to
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Habitat for Humanity International

Habitat for Humanity is a movement of people in your local area and around the world, working together to build more prosperous and vibrant communities by making sure everyone has a safe, affordable place to call home. Since our founding in 1976 as a Christian organization, together we have helped more than 62 million people in countries around the world build their futures on their own terms through access to decent housing. We’ve done that by working alongside people of all walks of life to build, repair and finance their homes, by innovating new ways of building and financing, and by advocating for policies that make constructing and accessing housing easier for everyone. Together, we build homes, communities and hope. To learn more, visit habitat.org.

Founded in 1976
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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