The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Welcome House of Northern Kentucky is responsible for leading the organization in alignment with its mission to end homelessness. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO provides strategic direction, ensures operational excellence, and fosters strong community relationships. This role requires a visionary leader who embodies the agency’s core values: Compassion, Advocacy, Integrity, Quality, Leadership, and Community.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Leadership
• Develop and implement long-term strategies that advance the agency’s mission.
• Collaborate with the Board and staff to create and execute organizational and financial plans.
• Stay informed on trends in homelessness, housing, and poverty to guide future initiatives.
• Oversee agency-owned properties, ensuring maintenance, occupancy, and improvement.
Community Engagement & Advocacy
• Serve as the primary spokesperson and advocate for Welcome House.
• Build and maintain relationships with donors, community leaders, and policymakers.
• Represent the agency on advisory boards and in public forums to influence policy and funding.
• Promote the agency’s mission and services through strategic marketing and outreach.
Organizational Management
• Lead and support a high-performing executive team.
• Ensure effective recruitment, training, and retention of staff.
• Foster a diverse, inclusive, and motivating workplace culture.
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
Board Relations
• Serve as the liaison between the Board and staff.
• Keep the Board informed of key developments and trends.
• Support Board development and governance.
Financial Oversight & Fundraising
• Collaborate with the Finance Committee to develop and manage the annual budget.
• Ensure adherence to fiscal policies and accurate financial reporting.
• Lead fundraising efforts, including grant writing and donor cultivation.
• Oversee legal and contractual obligations in partnership with Board officers.
Performs other duties as needed or as assigned by the Chair of the Board of Directors.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Minimum:
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Human Service, Business Administration or equivalent.
Preferred:
• Master’s degree – Social Work (MSW), Nonprofit Management, Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent.
Experience
Minimum:
• 5–7 years of progressively responsible nonprofit leadership experience, including:
o Strategic planning and execution
o Supervising senior/management teams
• 3+ years in an executive role (CEO, Executive Director, COO, or VP-level)
Preferred:
Proven experience with:
• HUD grants and other government-funded housing programs
• Affordable housing development or supportive housing models
• Managing compliance and reporting for federal/state grants
• Leading organizations serving vulnerable populations (e.g., unhoused, low-income, mental health or substance use populations)
Skills/Specialized Knowledge/Abilities
o HUD Funding & Regulatory Compliance
• Experience with ESG, CoC, or other HUD programs
• Familiarity with HMIS (Homeless Management Information Systems)
o Fund Development
• Grant writing (especially for public funding)
• Major donor cultivation and nonprofit fundraising
o Community Relations
• Relationship-building with local government, funders, and stakeholders
• Advocacy and public speaking
o Program Oversight
• Evidence-based service models for homelessness
• Program evaluation and outcomes measurement
o Financial Acumen
• Budget development and fiscal oversight
• Understanding of nonprofit accounting and audits
Key Performance Indicators
• Alignment with agency mission and strategic goals.
• Effective leadership and team development.
• Financial health and compliance.
• Community presence and partnership building.
• Data-driven program evaluation and improvement.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Working Hours/Environment
• Work typically performed in an indoor, 3-floor office building
Tools and Equipment Used
• Personal computer, copier, fax/scanner, phone, and other typical office equipment
Travel
• Up to 25% of the time
Physical and Mental Demands
• Frequently required to sit at a desk/workstation for long periods of time
• Ability to work at a computer terminal for extended periods of time
• Digital dexterity and hand/eye coordination in operation of office equipment
• Ability to speak to and hear employees/clients via phone or in person
• Body motor skills sufficient to enable incumbent to move between 3 floors
• Additional Mental Requirements: compare, decide, direct, problem solve, analyze, instruct, interpret
• Frequent lifting up to 10 pounds: office supplies
Interested parties should submit a cover letter and resume via e-mail to: WelcomeHouseHiring@gmail.com
Welcome House is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to gender, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected class.
