Habitat for Humanity 7 Rivers Maine

We are seeking a dynamic Executive Director with a passion for addressing the housing shortage in various ways and a proven ability to lead the organization into its next phase of growth and impact.Currently our financial position is strong, but increased demand for critical home repair services compels us to expand our fundraising efforts so we can meet this demand by financing an additional staff person as well as needed materials.

Position Summary

The Executive Director (ED) provides overall strategic, operational, and financial leadership for HFH7RM, working in close partnership with the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, and community partners. The ED advances the mission through effective program oversight, innovative fundraising, careful financial stewardship, and enthusiastic community engagement.

The successful candidate will embody Habitat’s core values of integrity, respect, compassion, and accountability, and will lead with creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to organizational, financial, and environmental sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Organizational Leadership & Administration

Provide day-to-day leadership and management of HFH7RM operations in alignment with Board-approved policies and strategic priorities.
Hire, supervise, mentor, and evaluate staff; foster a positive, inclusive, and mission-driven workplace culture.
Oversee staff responsible for volunteer recruitment, engagement, and training.
Ensure compliance with Habitat for Humanity International standards, affiliate requirements, and all applicable laws and regulations.
Represent the affiliate at conferences and professional development opportunities.

Finance & Resource Development

Provide overall financial leadership, including budget oversight, financial planning, and long-term fiscal sustainability.
Lead the development and implementation of new major donor campaigns and planned giving initiatives as well as supportcurrent fundraising strategies and grant writing.
Work with staff and the Board of Directors to develop, monitor, and report on annual budgets.
Authorize expenditures within Board-approved guidelines.
Serve as lead contact for outside auditing agency every year.
Monitor and maintain appropriate insurance coverage.

Board Partnership & Governance Support

Work collaboratively with the Board of Directors, attending all Board meetings and supporting committee work as needed.
Support Board development, including orientation and ongoing training of Board members.
Provide timely, accurate, and relevant reports on organizational performance, finances, and strategic initiatives.
Assist the Board with strategic planning, goal setting, and long-term organizational sustainability.

Programs & ReStore Oversight

Provide executive oversight of all affiliate programs, including new home construction, weatherization, and critical home repair.
Collaborate with staff, committees, and volunteers to ensure program quality, consistency, safety, and funding alignment.
Work with partners and committees to identify and secure suitable building sites.
Support the ReStore Manager in pursuing operational excellence and revenue growth.
Encourage retail best practices to maximize mission-aligned income generation.
Maintain appropriate engagement with Habitat for Humanity International and ASO–Habitat of Maine program teams to strengthen and expand affiliate programming.

Community Engagement & Public Relations

Serve as the primary spokesperson for HFH7RM within the community.
Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, faith partners, businesses, civic organizations, and local government.
Support visibility and awareness of HFH7RM through public speaking, outreach, and media engagement.
Collaborate with staff on communications, marketing, and social media to strengthen the organization’s public presence.

Facilities & Property Management

Oversee maintenance of the office and ReStore facilities.
Manage relationships with property owners and facility management partners.
Oversee maintenance of trucks, vans, and trailers used by the Restore and the Critical Home Repair teams.
Support annual facilities budgeting and long-term maintenance planning.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; an equivalent combination of education and significant relevant experience may be considered.
Minimum of five years of leadership experience in nonprofit management, marketing/public relations, construction, housing, or community development.
Experience with fundraising, donor relations, and/or resource development.
Ability to supervise, mentor, and lead staff and volunteers effectively.
Experience with budgeting, financial oversight, and organizational management.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build productive partnerships with community and governmental organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with Habitat for Humanity’s mission, values, and affiliate structure.
Knowledge of residential construction or building science.
Experience with nonprofit retail operations (such as a ReStore or similar enterprise).

Additional Requirements

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Ability to travel throughout the service area.
Ability to lift boxes up to 45 pounds.
Successful completion of criminal background, motor vehicle, and sex offender registry checks.

What We Offer

HFH7RM offers a competitive salary between $65,000 and $85,000, depending on experience, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, flexibility in work schedule, and a strong commitment to professional development. You’ll join a collaborative staff team, a supportive Board of Directors, and a welcoming community in Maine’s beautiful Midcoast region.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter to Candidate@habitat7rivers.org.
No phone calls, please.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Habitat for Humanity 7 Rivers Maine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive environment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs, without regard to any status protected under applicable law.

Habitat for Humanity International and its affiliates do not proselytize and do not condition assistance or participation on religious affiliation or belief.

About Habitat for Humanity 7 Rivers Maine

Habitat for Humanity 7 Rivers Maine (HFH7RME), founded in 1991, is a locally governed nonprofit affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. Our mission is to create successful homeownership opportunities for families with limited incomes by building sustainable housing and by repairing and weatherizing existing homes.

We operate a busy ReStore in Bath, Maine, which generates net revenue to support our mission while making gently used goods accessible to the community. In 2025, our critical home repair program served more than 80 households, and we completed one new home build. We plan to build another home in 2027. Demand for critical home repair services has increased by more than 200% over the past two years as awareness of the program has grown.

HFH7RM brings together volunteers, faith communities, businesses, and civic partners to build homes, strengthen neighborhoods, and foster hope. Our service area includes Lincoln and Sagadahoc Counties and the towns of Brunswick and Harpswell, Maine.

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