Chief Executive Officer

Posting Description

Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity is partnering with JK Executive Strategies for the search of a Chief Executive Officer to lead its team! The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) serves as the chief executive and strategic leader of the organization, reporting directly to the Board of Directors. The CEO is responsible for advancing the mission of providing safe, decent, and affordable home ownership opportunities to individuals and families in need.

This role combines visionary leadership with operational excellence, ensuring that programs, people, and resources are aligned to achieve long‑term sustainability, growth, and measurable community impact. The CEO works closely with the Board, senior leadership, and community partners to develop strategic plans, oversee operations, and enhance the organization’s presence as a recognized leader in affordable housing.

The ideal candidate will be a mission‑driven, results‑oriented leader who inspires collaboration, innovation, and accountability across a diverse team of staff, volunteers, and partners.

About

Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. The purpose and goal of Habitat for Humanity International is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses in partnership with families in need. HFHI has an Administrative Headquarters based in Atlanta, Georgia, an Operational Headquarters based in Americus, Georgia and Area Office bases of operations in Manila, Philippines for our Asia and the Pacific work, San Jose, Costa Rica for our Latin American and the Caribbean work, and Bratislava, Slovakia, for our Europe, the Middle East and Africa work.

HFHI is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran / reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Position Details

Position Category : Affiliate‑Opportunity

Position Type : Affiliate

Geographic Location : North America

Location : Rochester, NY

Affiliate Name : Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity

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