Employment Opportunities

     2024 Fort Lewis College Career & Internship Expo

     April 11, 2024 | 10 am-3 pm

     FLC Student Union Ballroom | 1000 Rim Drive, Durango, CO, 81301

     Fort Lewis College Career & Life Design Center

HomesFund is a 501c3 nonprofit organization as well as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). The HomesFund mission is to build diverse and resilient communities by supporting the development of affordable housing programs and empowering residents with the financial resources and educational tools to achieve homeownership in Southwest Colorado. HomesFund seeks an Executive Director to lead the organization in implementation of all programs and activities that promote HomesFund’s mission.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Create and maintain policies, procedures, goals, funding, and reports for the Homebuyer Education, Housing Counseling, Mortgage/Downpayment Assistance, and Manufactured/Mobile Home Loan programs.
• Implement the existing strategic plan and lead the creation of an updated strategic plan.
• Create and administer deed restriction and other unit-specific programs that facilitate affordable homeownership.
• Oversee and manage the HomesFund staff, ensuring that they provide exceptional service to clients.
• Supervise staff in accordance with all policies and applicable laws when interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, disciplining, and terminating employees.
• Prepare an annual budget for board approval and manage the agency’s expenses according to the approved budget.
• Raise funds through identifying new funding sources and maintaining existing funder relationships.
• Ensure compliance with funding source requirements for all programs.
• Maintain organizational status as a CDFI and complete and file all CDFI related reports.
• Maintain positive and collaborative relationships with community partners including local, state, and federal government entities, funders, local employers, and others.
• Communicate and collaborate with the HomesFund Board of Directors regarding all aspects of the HomesFund financial, program, political, and other activities.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience with mortgage lending, nonprofit organizations, or affordable housing.
• National and State of Colorado Mortgage Loan Originator License or ability to obtain a license in the first 6 months of employment.
• Proven successful track record of writing and securing grants.
• Demonstrated passion for the HomesFund mission.
• BACKGROUND AND CREDIT CHECKS WILL BE PERFORMED. 

To Apply: Please send a resume, cover letter, and a list of three references to Veniece Fagerlin at Veniece@homesfund.org. Once we receive your email, we will send you a confirmation email.

Click here for more information about HomesFund

Housing Solutions for the Southwest is a not-for-profit housing agency serving Southwest Colorado. Originally incorporated in 1981 as a community action agency, Housing Solutions currently focuses on housing needs as the cost of housing has exponentially outpaced the average wage in the region. The mission of Housing Solutions is “to lead the way in providing help, hope, and a seamless system of affordable housing services to our communities in Southwest Colorado.”

Position Summary:

Housing Solutions has received funding to implement a new initiative in Housing Stability to establish partnerships with local employers, the business community and potential donors. The goal of these partnerships is to secure and sustain long-term funding for Housing Solutions Housing Stability assistance programs. This benefits employers and employees by improving employee retention and increasing productivity. We are looking for someone who believes in the mission of Housing Solutions and has exceptional drive for furthering our fundraising efforts as well as strategizing, developing and implementing new ones. The Development and Engagement Specialist will develop strategic initiatives to support the Housing Stability programs to achieve long-term financial goals. The goal is to raise $150,000 annually in continuous funding avenues sustained by local business and other community partnerships. The ideal candidate will have established community relationships in La Plata County, be motivated, professional, and highly organized.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Form strong relationships with external stakeholders and cultivate a network of employer/business sponsorships, dedicated donors and community partners
• Effectively convey the organization’s mission, vision, and programs to potential donors
• Identify and implement sponsorship and fundraising opportunities
• Ensure that the engagement/development efforts are successful according to identified goals and metrics.
• Research and identify employer/businesses, individuals, community partners and foundations that are interested in financial sponsorships.
• Strategize and successfully execute fundraising campaigns with the intent of reaching $150,000 annually through continuous funding avenues
• Create an employer/business and community sponsorship program
• Prepare financial reports, budgets and other documents in collaboration with the Housing Stability program team.
• Work with marketing consultant and Housing Stability program team to develop communication materials (social media, etc.)
• Required active participation in weekly Housing Stability program team meeting

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum three years of demonstrated success in managing and meeting fundraising goals
• Ability to lead as part of a team and be self-directed
• Foster a positive and productive work environment
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to successfully balance priorities while managing multiple tasks
• Proficiency in software applications including Microsoft word, excel and outlook
• Valid driver’s license
• Background check required 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in communications, business, public relations, or related field
• Experience with donor management systems preferred
• Experience in writing grant proposals, press releases, and fundraising letters
• Confidence in public speaking
• Legal, human resource or business experience desired 

How to Apply: We encourage applicants from all diverse backgrounds to apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Resume and cover letter are required for consideration. Please send to both: nschaufele@gmail.com and careers@swhousingsolutions.com. 

References: Candidates selected for an interview must provide two references from a direct supervisor.

For more information, click here: Housing Solutions of the Southwest Official Website