Vice President of Strategic Initiatives

Fahe, a regional membership-based non-profit in Berea is accepting applications for the newly created position of Vice President of Strategic Initiatives.  This posting is for immediate full-time employment in our Home Office in Berea, Kentucky.

As a key member of Fahe’s Strategic Initiatives, this position is responsible for Projects from conception through evaluation, ensuring the strategic alignment of opportunities to Fahe’s mission to eliminate persistent poverty in Appalachia, and otherwise planning, securing funding for, executing, and evaluating:

• Community Development Projects
• Corporate initiatives, and
• The daily operations of consulting team.

The position will build relationships with key partners and develop strategies to address Fahe’s community development and strategic initiatives objectives.  

Responsibilities include:

• Identify areas of affordable housing needs and gaps in the housing market.
• Structure programs and projects that address housing and community development objectives.
• Cross collaboration within Fahe & Members as related to initiatives. 
• Work closely with development partners in planning and executing projects taking them to scale using the 5 step innovation model.
• Plan & oversee projects ranging from housing/community development to the establishment of regional taskforces and national demonstration programs.
• Oversee and lead the daily operations of initiatives/consulting.
• Present project proposals and status reports to EVP.
• Secure financing for programs and projects.
• Prepare and submit timely reports on activities, results and budgets ensuring compliance of all grant requirements.
• Research and recommend creative solutions and partnerships that fit the Vision, Mission and Values of Fahe.

Requirements: 

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong organizational skills with strict attention to detail
• Self-motivated
• Professional demeanor
• Knowledge and proficiency working with MS Office applications 
• Behave Ethically

• Creativity/Innovation
• Ability to foster Teamwork
• Proven Leader
• Problem Solver

Qualifications

• University Degree in a related subject
• Knowledge of project management
• Proficiency in: Word processing, Accounting, Database management, Spreadsheets, E-mail, Internet

Fahe is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering a diverse work environment with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.   Please send resume and cover letter to Human Resources; PO Box 908, Berea, KY  40403; or  hr@fahe.org. 

Fahe seeks applicants who can bring diverse viewpoints, experience, talents, and culture to promote our organization’s mission of creating affordable, sustainable housing opportunities in Central Appalachia.