Hispanic Contractors of Colorado

Director- Hispanic Contractors of Colorado (HCC)

Job Purpose

Founded in 1990, Hispanic Contractors of Colorado (HCC) is a professional trade association 501(c)(6), representing over 160 members with inclusive membership from all backgrounds. Our mission is to build opportunities to strengthen and sustain our members’ knowledge, connections and voice within the public/private sector in the Colorado Construction Industry.

The Director is responsible for the successful leadership and management of the organization according to the strategic direction set by the HCC Board of Directors (BOD). Primary duties will focus on operations and management of the Hispanic Contractors of Colorado. A portion of the duties will include management of HCC’s education arm, HCC Contractor Academy (HCC CA), which is a 501(c)(3).

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate with the BOD in developing a vision and strategic plan to guide the organization
• Identify, evaluate, and inform the BOD of internal and external issues that affect the organization
• Act as a professional advisor to the BOD on all aspects of the organization’s activities
• Foster effective teamwork between the BOD, director and the staff
• Along with the president, act as a spokesperson for the organization(s)
• Conduct official correspondence on behalf of the BOD and with board input when required
• Represent the HCC/HCC CA at community activities to maintain the organization’s community profile
• Ensure ongoing local programmatic excellence, rigorous program evaluation, and consistent quality of finance and administration, fundraising, communications, and systems; recommend timelines and resources needed to achieve the strategic goals
• Develop, maintain, and support a strong Board of Directors; serve as ex-officio of each committee; seek and build board involvement with strategic direction for both ongoing local operations as well as for anything nationally
• Lead, coach, develop, and retain HCC and HCC CA’s staff with direct supervision of administrative staff, interns and contract support
• Support HCC Contractor Academy’s operational and administrative needs a portion of the time
• Fiscal Management - Work with bookkeeper, process invoices in QuickBooks, follow-up on sponsorships, donations, grant requirements/reporting, preparing financial reports for monthly board meetings, budget preparation and reporting.
• Fundraising - Lead fundraising efforts, including support of the board’s involvement in fundraising, supervising development staff, personally cultivating and soliciting donors and implementing fundraising plans and policies. Prepare, submit and manage grant applications and seek funding and/or resources from appropriate sources.
• Represent and be the spokesperson of HCC & HCC CA at community events and with constituents, the media and general public.

Operations:

• Ensure that the operation of the organization meets the expectations of its clients, BOD and members; oversee the efficient day to day operations of the organization
• Develop an operational plan which incorporates and objectives that work towards the strategic direction of the HCC and HCC CA
• Expand local revenue generating and fundraising activities to support existing program operations and regional expansion while simultaneously maintaining bookkeeping
• Strengthen and refine all aspects of communications—from marketing, PR, social media and web presence to external relations with the goal of creating a stronger brand
• Use external presence and relationships to garner new opportunities

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of leadership and management principles as they relate to non-profit/voluntary or business organizations
• Knowledge of all federal laws applicable to 501C(6) and 501(c)(3), including; employment laws, tax laws and employee benefits.
• Knowledge of human resource management, financial management and project management
• Knowledge and proficiency of Social Media posting, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required; with Word Press, Constant Contact Adobe Suite, QuickBooks and Canva as a plus

Personal characteristics:

• Adaptability: Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency
• Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and business practice that aligns with the values of the organization

Education and Experience:

University degree in a related field or five (5) or more years of experience in construction or business, as an executive director or non-profit or business association lead; or progressive management experience in a volunteer or business association

Salary

COMPENSATION BENEFITS: Target annual compensation for this position estimated to be in the range of $50,000-$60,000 annually + benefits, commensurate with the relevant professional experience and/or advanced degrees held by the candidate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job the employee will be required to walk; sit; use hands; use fingers; handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust/focus. Specific hearing abilities required by the job include the ability to hear and interpret words communicated over the telephone.

HOW TO APPLY: Inquiries and applications, including a resume, 1-2 page cover letter of interest outlining why you believe you are an excellent candidate for this position, a list of three references, should be directed electronically to: jobs@hcc-diversityleader.org. Applications are due by Sunday, December 27, 2020 at 5pm.  No phone calls please.