Executive Director

Sagency•Moorhead, MN

About The Position

Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity is seeking a mission-driven and strategic leader to serve as its next Executive Director. As the organization continues to grow its impact across the Fargo–Moorhead region, the Executive Director will play a critical role in advancing Habitat’s mission to expand access to safe, stable, and affordable homeownership. This leader will guide the organization’s strategic direction, strengthen relationships with community partners and supporters, and ensure operational and financial sustainability. The Executive Director will work closely with the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, and community stakeholders to build upon Lake Agassiz Habitat’s strong foundation while identifying opportunities for growth and innovation. This is a unique opportunity for a collaborative and visionary leader to deepen community impact, mobilize resources, and help more families achieve the stability and opportunity that comes with affordable homeownership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required in Non-Profit Management, Business Administration, Communications, or related field.
5+ years of non-profit management experience preferred
Experience in the residential building industry is desired
Demonstrated success in strategic planning, team leadership, brand management.
Excellent verbal and written communication, leadership, and relationship‑building skills.
Ability to thrive in a lean, collaborative, and fast‑paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the residential building industry is desired

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Execution Co-creation and execution of a clear and actionable long-term and short-term strategy to make consistent and measurable progress toward achieving the organization’s vision while exploring new and innovative solutions to effectively serve partner families.
Organizational Leadership Develop and retain a passionate and talented team and ensure team members achieve their goals in alignment with overall organizational performance metrics, grow personally and professionally, and report high levels of trust, cohesiveness, and engagement.
Brand and Mission Ambassadorship Increase brand awareness, engagement, and collaboration through effective messaging, community outreach, relationship-building, partnership collaboration, and purposeful calls-to-action.
Fundraising and Development Collaborate to build the development strategy and actively fundraise to increase revenue through enhanced relationships with donors, corporate sponsors, state and federal funders, and community partners.
Financial and Operational Oversight Ensure the organization has the proper oversight, internal controls, forecasting, and transparent reporting to maintain the fiscal health of the organization, including performance accountability for ReStore operations and efficiency.
Board Governance & Engagement In partnership with the board chair, recruit, retain, and engage a diverse and effective Board of Directors, optimally leverage their strengths to advance the mission, and provide the transparency necessary for effective governance.