Executive Director

McKenzie Community Land Trust (MCLT), a recently-formed affordable housing non-profit organization, is hiring an Executive Director (ED). This person will provide direction and leadership for MCLT’s mission and vision, manage MCLT’s day to day operations, and represent the organization and its work. The ED will be responsible for engaging consultants, strategic partners, community leaders, and the public toward achieving MCLT’s mission and strategic goals.

MCLT is an early-stage organization, and the Executive Director will need to be extensively driven, self-motivated, and experienced in order to successfully tackle a wide variety of tasks. The ED will work closely with the MCLT Board as well as governmental and nonprofit partners, and will oversee MCLT volunteers. MCLT’s Executive Director will ultimately play a large role in charting a successful course for the organization.

Responsibilities

The Executive Director’s responsibilities will include:

Management/Executive:

• Lead the start-up establishment and implementation of the MCLT, including continuing to build organizational infrastructure, developing and overseeing relationships with partners, consultants and other stakeholders, and working cooperatively with the Board and a large and enthusiastic group of volunteers.
• Build a diverse team to execute MCLT’s growth plan. Hire and develop qualified staff and coordinate job benefits and policies. Model and set the organization’s culture, values and behaviors.
• Continue to establish, strengthen, and manage day-to-day operations, including office policies, financial protocols, etc.

Stewardship

• Oversee post-purchase stewardship support for future CLT homeowners, including technical assistance around refinancing and home repairs.
• Oversee compliance of all properties in the CLT stewardship portfolio.

Community Organizing

• Develop and execute a membership strategy that supports long-term community accountability for MCLT, and establishes a membership base that robustly includes those most impacted by the housing crisis and reflects the diversity of the McKenzie River community
• Work with community partners and government agencies to identify potential sites for preservation, development, or redevelopment of housing and other community uses.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with community stakeholders, and engage the community to foster continued neighborhood planning and revitalization
• Coordinate CLT advocacy and organizing activities in support of anti-displacement and affordable housing initiatives at the local and state level
• Coordinate annual CLT Member Meeting

Fundraising, Financial Management, & Record-Keeping

• Work with the Board and Director of Community Outreach and Resource Development to develop and implement fundraising strategy to ensure adequate budget and long-term sustainability.
• Facilitate the engagement of volunteers and members in fundraising through grants and other initiatives.
• Obtain, manage, and report on private and public grants and contracts to fund MCLT’s work and growth, with the support of MCLT’s accounting team and Treasurer.
• Work with MCLT’s Treasurer to prepare materials for annual audit and tax reports to ensure compliance with all governmental regulations and private grantor requirements.

Real Estate Development

• Lead the execution of MCLT’s strategic business plan, with a focus on acquiring and/or developing CLT units.
• Work with Board and consultants to explore affordable housing projects, negotiate acquisition of properties, and manage development process
• Develop and sustain relationships with lenders, investors, funders, and government officials
• Build relationships with project design teams, consultants, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Converse with the design team and liaison with jurisdictions having authority.

Public Education & Relationships

• Provide technical assistance and information regarding the community land trust model to tenants, homeowners, developers, lenders, realtors, attorneys and the general public.
• Maintenance and updating of social media platforms that represent MCLT (Facebook, Instagram, website)

Compensation

Salary for this position ranges from $80,000 to $90,000/year depending on experience. Compensation includes employer-provided health, dental, vision, and life insurance; up to 5% 401(k) matching, and generous paid time off.

Work Setting

MCLT currently maintains a physical office in Springfield, Oregon. Work is expected to be conducted both in office and remotely. MCLT will provide a work laptop, phone, and phone plan for business use. Regular weekday, night, and weekend travel to the McKenzie Valley will be necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of this role.

Qualifications and Skills

We encourage candidates with extensive experience in community organizing, nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and/or real estate development to apply. You can demonstrate this in your application based on professional experience or lived experience. The successful candidate will be able to provide confident leadership in the wide variety of settings where MCLT’s work takes place.

These qualifications are necessary:

• Personal commitment to McKenzie CLT’s mission and values, including the power of resident voice and control.
• Demonstrated experience and success in at least one of the following areas: affordable housing development, real estate asset management, community land trusts, or community organizing
• Demonstrated experience supervising and directing the work of others
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to relate to residents and external partners and stakeholders, including but not limited to local government staff and attorneys
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable, collaborative and retain a sense of humor in the face of challenges
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, planning and problem-solving skills

These qualifications are preferred but not required:

MCLT hopes to find a candidate who also has the following skills/experience, but they aren’t strict requirements. We urge you to apply even if you don’t satisfy every one of these qualifications.

• Understanding of community land trust model
• McKenzie Valley resident and/or familiarity with the McKenzie Valley community
• Project management experience
• Experience coordinating consultants
• Experience working in multicultural communities
• Experience working with county and state government agencies
• Ability to build strong partnerships with diverse groups of constituents

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000