Employment Opportunities:

Development Director

Construction Manager

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‍JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:  Development Director

Employment Status: Full-time

Supervisor:  Chief Executive Officer

FLSA Classification:  Exempt

‍Job Summary

‍The Director of Development is responsible for overseeing Habitat for Humanity of the Lowcountry’s broad fundraising program and will organize and execute annual campaigns, grants, major gifts, digital campaigns, special events, planned giving, and capital campaigns. 

‍This position involves cross-functional team collaboration and interfaces with donors, funders, volunteers, board members, beneficiaries, local businesses, and community partners. Based in Bluffton, South Carolina, this full-time, exempt position may require occasional work evenings or weekends, as needed.

Job Responsibilities ‍

  • Develop and execute comprehensive and inclusive fundraising strategies based on best practice, proven trends and measurable result.

  • Lead, manage, and execute all annual appeals (direct mail, digital, and year-end campaigns), including strategy, messaging, segmentation, and performance analysis

  • Grow annual and major gifts programs by leveraging constituent database records and maintaining a high level of development activity that results in funding and in the identification of new prospects each year

  • Oversee grants including prospect research, relationship building, proposal writing and reporting

  • Work closely with church partners, creating marketing assets, supporting fundraising activities, speaking at church services, and planning and supervising volunteer engagement activities and events

  • Manage the Marketing and Special Events Specialists position. 

  • Oversee a progressive communications and solicitations program to expand community awareness and reach donors and prospects, creating copy and graphic content for monthly e-newsletters, website, social media channels, print materials, direct mail and digitally optimized fundraising appeals

  • Assist Marketing and Special Events Specialist with the planning and execution of special events, including the Golf Tournament and Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning

  • Serve as primary administrator of the CRM database, overseeing all fundraising and volunteer modules, ensuring data integrity, gift processing accuracy, donor segmentation, reporting, and system optimization

  • Utilize CRM data to drive strategy, including donor analytics, forecasting, and pipeline development

  • Make public appearances/accept speaking engagements to share information about Habitat with the community

  • Prepare and present monthly development reports to the CEO and Board of Directors, including performance metrics, pipeline updates, and strategic insights

  • Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct at all times

  • Perform other related duties as requested in line within the parameters of fund development.

‍ ‍Qualifications

  • Passion for Habitat’s mission, principles, and vision

  • Minimum three years of experience in development, marketing, communications, or related field

  • Minimum of two years of staff management

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Non-Profit Management, Business, Communication or a related discipline highly desired

  • Knowledgeable of fundraising best practices, ethical standards, and current development and philanthropic trends

  • Demonstrated strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, and Squarespace, as well as donor management systems (Bloomerang), project management software, social media and survey platforms

  • Experience managing and optimizing a CRM system, including reporting, segmentation, and cross-functional use (fundraising and volunteer coordination)

  • Self-motivated, goal driven, and emotionally intelligent

  • Organized, detail oriented and able to exhibit follow-through on tasks and goals

  • A professional and resourceful style with the ability to work independently and as a team player, and to manage multiple priorities and competing demands, and to meet deadlines

  • Work effectively and positively with manager, staff, board members, donors, funders, volunteers, businesses and community partners

  • Capacity to build external relationships and execute face-to-face solicitations in support of organization’s mission

  • Strong analytical and financial analysis skills

  • Ability to work flexible hours as necessary, including weekends and evenings as needed

  • Display a positive attitude, show concern for people and community, demonstrate presence, self-confidence, common sense and good listening ability

  • Respect, value, and contribute to Habitat’s commitment to inclusiveness and diversity

‍Benefits

  • Paid Time Off program + paid holidays

  • ‍Health Care Plan (Medical and Voluntary Dental & Vision)

  • ‍Company Paid Life Insurance

  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match

Send letter of interest and resume to Adel Trevino at adel@lowcountryhabitat.org

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Construction Manager

Employment Status: Full-time

Supervisor: Program Director

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Job Summary

The Construction Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of the home construction process. This is a hands-on construction role responsible for day-to-day activities on the jobsite. The Manager is responsible for creating and managing a home construction plan and schedule that maximizes the use of staff, affiliate assets, and volunteers to build homes of high quality and affordability. The Construction Manager is also responsible for construction staff training, ensuring that they have a clear understanding of their responsibilities and duties as well as their role in the overall mission of the organization.

Job Responsibilities

• Directs and leads construction staff activities and training to ensure that goals are met

• Designs, implements and evaluates a comprehensive home building program consistent with the building needs and types appropriate to the community and ensuring compliance with state and local building codes, OSHA, EPA and any other ordinances and regulatory statutes.

• Creates and manages a construction plan and schedule that maximizes the use of staff, affiliate assets and volunteers to build homes of high quality and affordability

• Oversees site plans, utility coordination and permitting processes

• Continually investigates and implements construction technologies to improve energy efficiency, lower overall cost of ownership and maintenance for homeowners

• Manages and oversees all aspects of the homeownership warranty function including responding to homeowner concerns, performing warranty repairs and maintaining related records

• Manages and oversees all aspects of construction inventory management, construction vehicle maintenance and facilities management and maintenance

• Manages and oversees the home maintenance training program for Habitat homebuyers

• Works with the Program Director to prepare and administer the annual construction budget and effectively manage costs and ensure good stewardship of funds and resources

• Manages and oversees safety initiatives for homebuyers, staff, volunteers and subcontractors

• Manages subcontractor and vendor performance and compliance; conducts construction site inspections to verify staff and subcontractor work is completed as instructed

• Advocates for the mission, vision and values of Habitat Lowcountry

• Performs other related duties as requested Qualifications

• Passion for Habitat’s mission, principles, and vision

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in residential construction as a carpenter or superintendent

• Minimum of 3 years or more of successful residential construction project management with direct supervisory experience

• Knowledge of construction practices and terminology; ability to read and understand blueprints and construction documents

• Knowledge of energy-efficient construction techniques with experience in green building, sustainability and weatherization techniques preferred

• Ability to understand contracts, plans, construction methods and regulations

• Knowledge of budgeting and financial management tools

• Experience in training, developing and managing staff/volunteers

• SC residential or general contractor license or ability to obtain within first year of employment

• Ability to manage time effectively, multi-task and prioritize to meet goals and deadlines

• Ability to be decisive, flexible and work well under pressure when faced with unexpected situations or delays; possess strong critical thinking, problem solving and risk assessment skills

• Computer proficiency to include the use of Microsoft Office or similar computer software

• Excellent organizational, leadership and communication skills

• Ability to interact with people of diverse backgrounds

• Possess a valid driver’s license with ability to be insurable under Habitat’s insurance

• Be or have the ability to become licensed as a residential contractor in the state of South Carolina

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $60,000 to $70,000 annually, depending on experience

• Paid Time Off program + paid holidays

• Health Care Plan (Medical and Voluntary Dental & Vision)

• Company Paid Life Insurance

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match

Send letter of interest and resume to adel@lowcountryhabitat.org.