Job Description

Who We Are

Westchester Residential Opportunities, Inc. (WRO) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1968 to promote equal, affordable and accessible housing opportunities for all residents of the Lower Hudson Valley of New York.

Programs include promoting fair housing; housing counseling, including first-time home buyer and mortgage default by Certified housing counselors; affirmative marketing of affordable housing; and providing independent living for individuals living with mental illness. WRO employs 50 staff with an annual budget of $5,000,000.

For more information go to WROs website: wroinc.org

Who You Are

We are currently seeking an experienced Executive Director with experience in the nonprofit industry.

What You\'ll Do

• Strategic Leadership and Vision
  • Collaborate with the Board of Directors and senior leadership team to refine and execute a multi-year strategy that advances WROs mission and improves sustainability
  • Advance a powerful, persuasive organizational brand and narrative that showcases WROs impact, scale, and thought leadership
  • Partner with the Board of Directors to strengthen organizational leadership, identify high-caliber Board candidates, and align governance practices with WROs strategic goals
  • Evaluate risks and opportunities across policy and funding landscapes, in consultation with the Board of Directors
  • Recruit, mentor, and retain a high-performing, mission-driven leadership team that delivers operational excellence and sustainable growth
• Operational /Programmatic Oversight
  • Oversee the adequacy of the organizations financial structure working closely with the Chief Financial Officer and Board Finance Committee to ensure financial integrity, proactive risk management, and transparent accountability
  • Establish current and long-range objectives, plans, and policies subject to the approval of the Board of Directors
  • Align budgets to strategic priorities, steward reserves, and ensure financial practices enable bold innovation, risk assessment and sustained impact
  • Review operating results of the organization and take steps to ensure that appropriate measures are taken to correct adverse results
  • Oversee and confirm compliance with funders requirements
  • Develop and maintain awareness of relevant legislation, regulations, and federal, state or local ordinances
  • Participate in regular evaluation of management team and oversee evaluation of all staff
  • Establish and maintain an effective system of information exchange throughout the organization
• External Engagement and Relationship Development
  • Represent the organization to government agencies, major donors, the financial community, stakeholders and the general public
  • Develop and implement a strategy to deepen and diversify relationships with public and private sector partners that unlock resources, influence, and programmatic reach
  • Participate with like-minded organizations in advocacy to promote policies that advance WROs mission
  • Develop relationships with government representatives on the federal, state and local levels
  • Promote WROs expertise to the media as a reliable source for comments
  • Work closely with Development Manager and Board Fundraising Committee to implement fundraising strategies and relationships to identify high-impact opportunities for diversified, sustainable income

What You Bring

Specific experience, qualifications and characteristics

• Over five years experience successfully leading non-profits with multifunctional oversight, ideally in the fields of housing or social justice
• Enthusiasm for WROs mission
• Advanced degree in law, social work, or other relevant field (A bachelors degree in a relevant field may be acceptable if combined with experience in housing and/or social justice.)
• Proven track record in revenue generation from diverse sources
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Experience in media engagement and policy advocacy

What We Offer

Fringe Benefits

• 100% paid medical
• Retirement plan
• PTO
  • 20 vacation days
  • 12 sick days
  • 5 personal days
• More!

Salary: $125,000-$175,000 annually

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