CEO and President

JOB DESCRIPTION : PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

The Housing Trust Fund of Santa Barbara County (HTF) is looking for an experienced housing professional to lead and manage our organization. HTF is a small nonprofit 501(c)(3) loan fund and certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) whose mission is to expand affordable and workforce housing opportunities in Santa Barbara County, California. We raise capital, design innovative housing solutions, provide low-cost loans for affordable housing production, offer first-time homebuyer down payment assistance, and promote innovations in affordable housing construction and use of sustainable building materials. Learn more about HTF and our programs at : www.sbhousingtrust.org

Position Summary : The President and CEO is responsible for all aspects of HTF operations, management, and success. The new President / CEO will guide the agency during the next phase of its maturation and develop workable strategies to raise capital to grow the fund, increase the volume of lending activities, and optimize the agency's response to the opportunities and challenges it faces. The President / CEO reports to the Board of Directors and supervises the work of a small two-person staff and contractors.

Duties and Responsibilities : The position has multiple functions and responsibilities, as summarized below. A description of the full range of work duties is posted on the HTF website at : www.sbhousingtrust.org / CAREERS While candidates may not have experience in all areas, there will be the opportunity to learn through cross-training. Strong candidates should have experience in capital development and lending.

Nonprofit Agency Management :

• Manage agency operations and systems, update corporate plans and policies, and ensure compliance with non-profit charitable corporate reporting requirements and applicable employment regulations.
• Supervise staff and oversee relationships with contract service providers.
• Work with the Board of Directors to develop the agency's capacity to achieve its mission and key goals. Advise the Board on market conditions or other circumstances that affect agency programs.
• Prepare the annual budget, project and monitor revenue and expenses, approve expenditures under the Board-adopted budget, adjust operations as needed to ensure a balanced budget.
• Work with the bookkeeper to ensure timely completion of accurate monthly financial statements, and with the auditors to complete the agency's annual audit and tax returns.

Fundraising for Capital and Operations :

Real Estate Lending, Program Development and Management :

Technical Assistance and Advocacy :

Minimum Qualifications :

Compensation, Benefits and Location : The salary range is $115,000 to $140,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits include health benefits, paid vacation and sick days leave, 401(k) deferred compensation with employer match, and parking benefit.

Location : Downtown in the City of Santa Barbara, CA in an office setting. This is not a remote location work position. Interested applicants from outside of the Central Coast region should be aware of local housing costs. Please see the report at the following link : 2024 Rental Housing Survey Report. There are no relocation funds available.

Application Process : Please submit a cover letter, resumé and completed HTF employment application to : Housing Trust Fund of Santa Barbara County at : CAREERS@sbhousingtrust.org.

The HTF is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All candidates for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and / or local laws.

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Salary : $115,000 - $140,000