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Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
The Housing Collective will be launching a search for a Chief Financial & Administrative Officer (CFAO).
The CFAO is a new role that will oversee all operational and administrative functions of The Housing Collective. This is an exciting role for an individual skilled in finance and administration and interested in being part of a growing organization dedicated to collective impact.Mission: The Housing Collective harnesses the power of collective impact to provide equitable access to housing and ensure housing stability for all. THC envisions a future where a safe, stable, and affordable home is available to every member of the communities as a springboard to opportunity and the foundation for a healthy, productive, and meaningful life.
Early interest candidates can contact TSNE Search Manager, Jodi Dowling (jdowling@tsne.org) with an email inquiry or apply at the top right link on this page. Please also check back for the full position description.
The Hartford Land Bank, Inc. (HLB) seeks a dynamic and entrepreneurial leader to serve as Executive Director (ED). Established in 2020, the ED will help take the Hartford Land Bank to the next level as the official land bank authority of the City of Hartford.
ORGANIZATION
The HLB is a Connecticut nonprofit corporation that works with government, nonprofit, and private sector partners. The mission of the HLB is to identify, acquire, and redevelop vacant, abandoned, tax-delinquent and/or distressed properties in the City of Hartford. Goals of redevelopment include to improve community and economic vitality of Hartford neighborhoods; ensure long-term sustainability of impacted properties; and enhance the quality of life for residents and businesses.
HLB coordinates its activities with other community, regional or neighborhood partners that pursue objectives and goals complementary to that of HLB. The City of Hartford is a key partner, and the ED shall be the primary liaison to the City of Hartford. Located in the Parkville neighborhood of Hartford, CT, HLB has an annual operating budget of approximately $1M, a staff of two reporting to the ED, and a nine-member board. The organization was recently led by Arunan Arulampalam, who was sworn in as Mayor of the City of Hartford in January 2024.
OPPORTUNITY
Through both programming and operations, HLB is committed to advancing racial equity and justice in the City of Hartford. The ED will develop programs designed to increase wealth among residents of color in the City of Hartford, including homeownership opportunities. The ED will also design and encourage development and operating opportunities that promote a high level of participation among people of color. HLB’s Board of Directors especially encourages applications for the position of ED from qualified City of Hartford residents and people of color.
The ED will work with a variety of partners to advance the mission of the HLB. As such, the ED should have knowledge of Hartford neighborhoods and be committed to working with key stakeholders including community residents, State of Connecticut, City of Hartford, funders, philanthropic partners and developers, and community development corporations and participants in the HLB’s developer cohorts. The ED must exercise strong judgment and inspire confidence to lead the growth of the HLB as a key resource to the City of Hartford. Pursuant to the mission of the HLB, the ED will operate with highest values of transparency, community-centeredness, ethics, and accountability.
THE ROLE
The ED will be responsible for managing the organization and planning, staffing structures, organizing, and implementing programs that will efficiently advance the HLB mission. The ED, with the support of the Board of Directors, will be responsible for executing the following:
- Managing the HLB budget and finances
- Securing additional operating funds
- Reviewing and maintaining an annual work plan
- Continuing to assess/ensure the current office location is meeting the needs of the community
- Maintaining systems and policies to ensure effective operation and accountability
- Financial Management, Human Resources, Compliance, Procurement, IT
As new staff and systems are brought online, the ED will delegate to staff and contractors as appropriate and remain responsible for supervising/executing all activities of the HLB as it pursues its mission.
The HLB inventory primarily consists of residential real estate. However, from time to time the ED may be called upon to acquire, redevelop and/or sell commercial or industrial properties.