Regional Vice President (Southern Region)
Job Category: Field Operations
Requisition Number: REGIO001056
Posted: February 17, 2025
Full-Time
Remote
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Remote, USA
About NeighborWorks America
Have you ever worked for an organization where the total rewards package included a 401(k) match up to 12%? Do you imagine a collaborative, diverse and flexible hybrid work environment for yourself? Have you dreamed about being part of an organization that invests in your professional development and career growth?
You found us! At NeighborWorks America, you would be surrounded by teams and people who challenge you, encourage you and inspire you to support our mission-oriented work. This opportunity offers an impressive total rewards package that includes:
A 401(k) match of up to 12%,
11 paid and observed holidays,
A substantial leave package (including 40 hours of paid volunteer leave),
Industry leading benefits, and
Access to our Staff Training and Education (STEP) Program, which provides training and educational resources to all NeighborWorks America staff.
Our benefits are designed to convey company culture and core values: Accountability, collaboration, inclusion, stewardship, and integrity. They’re also intended to support our staff in a way that encourages them to give their best in a balance of work and personal life.
At NeighborWorks, our people are humble, passionate and creative. We lead with empathy, encourage curiosity and embrace ambiguity. For more than 45 years, Neighborhood Reinvestment Corp., a national, nonpartisan nonprofit known as NeighborWorks America, has strived to make every community a place of opportunity. Our network of excellence includes nearly 250 members in every state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. NeighborWorks offers grant funding, peer exchange, technical assistance, evaluation tools, and access to training as the nation's leading trainer of housing and community development professionals. NeighborWorks network organizations provide residents in their communities with affordable homes, owned and rented; financial counseling and coaching; community building through resident engagement; and collaboration in the areas of health, employment and education.
Work at a Glance: Empowering Communities, Strengthening Networks, Leading with Impact.
Position Summary:
The Regional Vice President provides senior level management and leadership for the Region and has broad responsibility for: developing and maintaining strong working relationships between NeighborWorks and the network organizations in the region; management and administration of the region’s personnel and resources, including grants and professional services; communication of corporate programs, policy, and procedure internally and to NWOs; effective external communication about NeighborWorks and the NWOs with key stakeholders and partners in the region. This position will facilitate effective regional support of the affiliation of new NWOs and disaffiliation of current NWOs and evaluate regional field operations. The position leads a team of eight staff. The Southern Region includes roughly 50 NWOs and encompasses the District of Columbia and 13 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Key Responsibilities:
Set regional goals and strategies to strengthen NWOs within the national framework and lead implementation efforts.
Build and maintain partnerships with private, philanthropic, and government stakeholders to promote NeighborWorks’ mission.
Lead and manage regional staff, ensuring strategic work plans, performance monitoring, and professional development.
Collaborate with senior leadership to align regional and national priorities, fostering cross-divisional partnerships.
Support NWOs’ growth and risk management, leveraging assessments to drive opportunities and address challenges.
Oversee regional grant involvement, providing insights and recommendations.
Manage organizational assessments and monitor NWO health through OHTS meetings.
Act as the region’s spokesperson, hosting and facilitating events to advance affordable housing initiatives.
Evaluate and recommend new NWO affiliations and oversee chartering processes.
Develop action plans for vulnerable NWOs, working toward recovery or disaffiliation.
Oversee regional operations, including budgeting, resource allocation, and technical assistance.
Participate in corporate committees and contribute to national initiatives and partnerships.
Lead special initiatives as directed by national leadership.
Nature of Work Contacts:
NeighborWorks America employees including officers, divisional staff, regional leaders and operations managers, NeighborWorks network staff, outside contractors, external partners, employment candidates; partner organizations, representatives from Federal, State and local government agencies, local NeighborWorks representatives, legislative and/or public policy staff and leadership of peer organizations, and other key stakeholders as required.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
A minimum of 15 years of diverse public, private, and/or philanthropic sector management, including:
6 years supervising, developing, and managing staff, mid-level managers, and subject-matter experts; experience managing remote staff is preferred.
Extensive experience in housing, community development, and/or non-profit management.
Experience with program development; program evaluation, and contract and budgetary management.
Possess broad understanding of resource development, resource allocation, with grant-making responsibility preferred.
Experience supporting race, equity, diversity and inclusion work in an organizational setting.
Demonstrated experience in building and managing relations with strategic regional partners.
Working knowledge of the ways, means, and sources through which public sector private sector, and/or philanthropic financing can be utilized for maximum positive impact on communities.
Working Conditions:
Fast paced working environment, with extensive computer use and technological communication.
Travel up to 50% within the regions mentioned below.
Remote: Work is performed both in field and home office settings, requiring extensive travel and frequent overnight absences from an employee's place of residence.
** This role is remote, but requires residency in one of the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia.**
Salary Range:
$125,000 - $170,000
The salary offered for the role will be based on a variety of factors, including geographic location, internal equity, and the candidate’s qualifications/professional experience.
Requisition Close Date: 3/7/25
Purpose of Division:
The Field Operations Division of NeighborWorks America is responsible for delivering services, grants, and technical assistance to approximately 250 NeighborWorks organizations (NWOs) with the overall objective of sustaining a network of excellence that creates opportunities for people to live in affordable homes, improve their lives and strengthen their communities. The Field Operations Division is overseen by the Senior Vice President (SVP) of Field Operations, who is responsible for establishing the priorities and procedures for service delivery, grant programs and the identification of new affiliates. The primary relationship with NeighborWorks organizations is provided through staff in four regions across the country.
