Job Overview

ALMOST HOME AT ST.JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH         

Almost Home at St. John’s Lutheran Church, a shelter for homeless men with children, is seeking a new full-time Executive Director.                              

  EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION                                                  

  OVERVIEW

• Develops, coordinates and implements a comprehensive strategy to address homelessness in the community by working in partnership with local funders, system agencies, community members and organizations.
• Oversees daily management of the shelter.
• Oversees financial and funding activities, including grant writing and reporting.
• Provides and coordinates community leadership by interacting and communicating with stakeholders.
• Provides, facilitates and coordinates advocacy regarding issues related to homelessness.
• Provides and coordinates practical solutions for identified concerns, issues and problems.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree that enhances a non-profit organization’s administration and leadership.
• Three years of experience in an administrator role including supervision of staff preferred.
• Knowledge of homelessness issues and trends both locally and nationally.
• Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Be creative in an environment of changing funding, regulations and priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to make creative, independent judgments/actions based on the circumstances is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as math, computer and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced office environment with some travel, evening and weekend hours.
• Must read, speak, write and understand English.
• Physically able to meet the demands of the position.
• Background check, drug test, and a valid driver’s license required.
• To apply, please submit a letter of application and resume that includes three professional references to execdirector@almosthomedbq.org.  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.                                                                                          
•   Almost Home does not discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex(including identity pregnancy, gender, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.