The Executive Director provides strategic vision, daily leadership and oversight of AAHA’s operations and programs including: a HUD-funded statewide training and technical assistance program; AAHA’s federal and state advocacy initiatives; production of a biennial regional housing authorities’ economic impact study; information gathering and dissemination and other programs as determined by the Board of Directors. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to: fiscal planning/management, public relations, grant writing, fundraising and human resources. Other AAHA duties as assigned.

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Responsibilities & Duties:

Advocacy

• On behalf of AAHA, coordinate AAHA’s advocacy initiatives including, but not limited to: producing advocacy e-alerts, preparing correspondence with state and federal officials and developing detailed position papers, state and federal priorities and legislative testimony.

Personnel Management

• Responsible for supervising, hiring, terminating, developing, training and evaluation of staff for the purpose of appropriate and effective service delivery and to ensure the attainment of organizational objectives.

• Oversee administrative elements of Human Resources including record keeping and ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing employment practices and AAHA policies and procedures.

Board Relations

• Participate with the board in the strategic planning of the organization in response to developing needs in the state.

• Maintain regular communication with the executive committee and other board members and receive and delegate tasks assigned by the Board of Directors; communicate current opportunities, concerns and trends impacting the organization to assist the Board of Directors in policy and decision making.

• Prepare written, monthly reports to the Board of Directors that include both fiscal and programmatic aspects of AAHA’s operations.

• Organize and facilitate committee meetings and take notes at the meetings.

• Organize and facilitate regular and special meetings of AAHA.

• Ensure all documents are prepared for AAHA meetings including, but not limited to meeting minutes, financial reports and committee reports.

Communications & Relationships

• Ensure regular and consistent communication is provided to AAHA’s membership, HUD, AHFC, partner agencies and other key internal and external stakeholders as appropriate.

• Provide regular and consistent communication to the membership on matters that might affect the membership, including funding announcements.

• Build, develop and maintain relationships with current and prospective key stakeholders to ensure funding, sustainability and supportive partnerships.

Financial & Grants Management

• Develop and manage AAHA’s budget and ensure that expenditures and revenues occur as outlined in the budget, comply with regulations, funding requirements and best practices. Coordinate annual financial audit; present audit and other financial reports to the Board of Directors and other agencies as appropriate.

• Oversee contracted accountants and ensure that accurate AAHA records are kept, including financial accounting of all expenditures.

• Submit reimbursement requests and contract/grant reports to HUD, AHFC and other grantees in a timely manner. Ensure that the organization is in compliance with all grant requirements.

Fundraising

• As outlined in the organization’s annual work plan, develop fundraising requests.

• Develop grant proposals that align with the mission of AAHA or as assigned by the Board of Directors.

Special Projects

• Oversee AAHA’s special projects, including the biennial production of the regional housing authorities' statewide economic impact study; AAHA’s participation in AHFC statewide housing assessments and other special projects as approved or assigned by the Board of Directors

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject area preferred. A combination of work experience and education may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.

• Previous experience in state and federal legislative advocacy; grant, program and event management and board communications preferred.

• Experience and knowledge of rural Alaska and Alaska Native culture and customs preferred.

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, well organized and with a demonstrated ability to work independently.

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Notes: This position requires occasional travel. The primary purpose of this description is to outline and communicate key tasks and expectations for the position. This description does not imply or create a contractual relationship. AAHA is an at-will employer.

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Salary Range DOE: $100,000 - $125,000
AAHA offers a competitive benefits package.

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Job Description

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