The Chelan Valley Housing Trust is searching for a part-time/flex-time Associate Director. For information, go to: www.chelanvalleyhousing.org. Closing date for applying APRIL 26, 2024
Job Description: Associate Director, Chelan Valley Housing Trust
Overview: The Chelan Valley Housing Trust’s (CVHT) mission is to develop stable and secure
housing that is attainable to Manson and Chelan wage earners. The Associate Director
plays a pivotal role in advancing the mission and vision of CVHT. This position involves
strategic leadership, program development, and collaboration with internal teams and
external partners. The Associate Director facilitates program operations, manages
fundraising efforts, ensures compliance with policies, and supports the Executive
Director.
Responsibilities:
1. Program Development and Management:
o Collaborate with staff and committees to implement programs and
strategies that align with the CVHT mission.
o Support day-to-day program operations, ensuring efficiency and
effectiveness, and supporting Executive Director priorities.
o Support Executive Director in providing written reports, data analysis, and
board directives as needed.
o Facilitate communications with and across staff and board, committee
chairs, program/event teams and partners, both internal and external.
2. Strategic Planning:
o Support program operations, and site/contractor coordination as needed.
o Participate in budget development for program activities/fundraising
events.
3. Fundraising and Community Outreach:
o Collaborate with staff to organize and oversee fundraising events to
support CVHT initiatives.
o Engage with the community, stakeholders, and potential donors.
o Promote the organization’s mission through outreach efforts.
o Prepare press releases, newsletters, reports, campaign and recognition
efforts, oversee website; coordinate social media efforts to align with
outreach efforts.
4. Grant Management:
o Coordinate the grant proposal process, review grant contractor drafts,
ensure timely submissions, and be a point of contact with contractor.
o Monitor grant compliance and reporting requirements.
o Seek additional funding opportunities to sustain and enhance programs.
5. Collaboration and Leadership:
o Work closely with the Executive Director, CVHT staff and Board.
o At discretion and direction of the Executive Director, represent the CVHT
at various meetings and functions.
o Provide input into strategic decisions affecting program areas, and
committee groups.
o Facilitate communication between and within all levels of CVHT
operations and activities.
6. Reporting and Accountability:
o Prepare reports on program outcomes and impact as needed.
o Present findings to executive team and board of directors.
o Support transparency and accountability in program management.
Qualifications:
Education:Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant field preferred.
Experience:At least 1 year of managerial-level experience.
Skills:
o Successful collaboration with leadership, internal teams and external
partners.
o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
o Experience with excellent writing skills, including marketing materials,
public relations, creative writing, grant writing. Use of AI to develop draft
project proposals and reports is valued.
o Experience with community land trusts, real estate, banking lending
practices, SalesForce, Office Suite are each valuable and preferred though
not required. Use of AI to develop draft project proposals and reports.
Passion: Passion for affordable housing and community development within the
Chelan Valley.
Spanish/English Bilingual skills valued.
Benefits:
Hours variable from 15-30 hours per week; variability depends upon program and
event activities.
Flexibility of schedule and working from home is negotiable.
Compensation @ $35/hour.
PTO as defined with Washington employment laws.
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on housing accessibility.
Collaborative work environment with passionate and competent colleagues.