What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Director - Southwest Virginia position at Appalachia Service Project Inc?
About the Position
The Regional Director position is responsible for leading ASP’s programming and overall mission operations in Southwest Virginia. They will oversee, manage, and facilitate success in home repairs and new home construction, as well as readiness for, response to, and recovery from disaster incidents around the region. This is a full-time exempt position based in Jonesville, VA, reporting to the Vice President of Field Operations. Irregular hours may be required. This role requires moderate travel between communities in Southwest Virginia, as well as to ASP’s main office in Johnson City, TN.
Job Responsibilities
Overall
- Ensure ASP's Southwest Virginia Hub programming runs smoothly — on schedule, on budget, and meeting quality and funding standards.
- Represent ASP at community, partnership, and organizational events.
- Keep supervisor informed and serve as a liaison between field, office, and management.
- Set and track programmatic goals; use volunteer, homeowner, and staff feedback to drive improvements.
Staff Management
- Ensure staff and Fellows understand their responsibilities and each project's goals.
- Train staff, Fellows, and volunteers in construction quality and safety processes.
- Foster open communication and model strong professional/community conduct.
- Support staff and Fellows's spiritual and vocational growth.
Construction & Field Operations
- Manage home repair, new construction, and disaster recovery projects as appropriate
- Keep the Hub ready to expand construction, host volunteers, and respond to disasters.
- Maintain the Jonesville Center to a high standard
- Coordinate with Volunteer, Accounting, and Advancement teams to support field work.
- Support Summer Home Repair Program planning and setup.
Case Management
- Ensure timely, accurate communication with clients.
- Maintain complete records (paperwork, photos, documentation) for all cases/projects.
Funding & Compliance
- Ensure proper budgeting and resourcing; support fundraising and grant writing.
- Build partnerships with volunteers, funders, contractors, and community groups.
- Ensure accurate financial tracking (AP/AR) and compliance with funder reporting requirements.
Administrative
- Maintain thorough documentation (electronic and hard copy) and keep procedure manuals current.
- Pursue relevant training; follow budget guidelines; participate in evaluations.
Qualifications
Required:
- Willingness to work in a Christian environment.
- Strong knowledge and expertise in construction business management and construction processes.
- Ability to work with, train, advise and assist a variety of volunteers and staff.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Highly motivated, self-starter, creative, problem-solver, and dedicated.
- Experience in program and/or staff management
- Ability to work on a team and autonomously.
- Computer literacy.
Desired:
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, nonprofit management, business administration, social work, or a related field
- Experience in residential construction management.
- Experience with case management.
- Experience in fundraising, grant writing/reporting, financial/donations management.
- Experience in local disaster response, preparedness, and long-term recovery.
- Experience with ASP or a similar service-focused program.
Other Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license and driving record that is acceptable to ASP’s insurer.
- Regional travel is expected, some overnights may be necessary.
- This role may require occasional weekend or holiday work.
- Satisfactory results on a background check.
Salary and Benefits
ASP provides a market-based salary and generous employee benefits program including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for employee and family
- Life insurance, retirement plan, medical spending plan
- Generous holiday, personal, and sick time
- Phone and laptop provided for work use
- ASP vehicle available for frequent local and regional business travel
Salary : $77,847 - $116,931