Executive Director

Executive Director

Laguna Cottages for Seniors      Santa Barbara, CA

Laguna Cottages for Seniors is a non-profit that provides affordable rental housing for low-income seniors, aged 65 and older.  Laguna Cottages has fifty-five units spread across a lovely downtown property that includes gardens, outdoor patio spaces and a community meeting room.

We are looking for an Executive Director with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage the property/facility and provide a safe and comfortable environment for our residents.  The ideal candidate should have strong interpersonal and managerial skills, and possess good judgement, patience and decisiveness.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Executive Director works with and reports to the Board of Directors and supervises the Office Manager and Resident Manager.

Resident Services:

• Work with residents and their families to ensure safety and an appropriate living situation
• Manage applications, admissions, and orientation of new residents
• Provide newsletters, pertinent announcements, etc. to residents
• Coordinate social functions and informational meetings
• Apply Fair Housing laws
• Ensure adherence to occupancy policies and procedures and resolve any resident disputes
• Notify appropriate persons, agencies and Board members in the event of serious incidents, illness or death of a resident

Property Management:

• Conduct regular reviews of buildings and grounds to determine needed repairs/maintenance and follow the 30-year reserve plan for long-range maintenance of the campus
• Maintain campus security
• Receive maintenance requests and schedule repairs
• Supervise contractors for gardening, cleaning, maintenance, repairs and unit renovations
• Order appliances, fixtures and other equipment as needed
• Coordinate the turnover of apartments between tenant vacancies

Administrative:

• Maintain an organized and functional office, including maintaining and updating filing system and answering phones and emails
• Collect rents monthly, complete annual income verification for rent assessment and determine rent of incoming residents
• Complete required federal, state and local reports
• Maintain proper levels of insurance coverage
• Process employee payroll and maintain employee records

Financial:

• Work closely with the Finance Committee to ensure the financial health of the organization
• Communicate with the financial professionals (contract accountant, auditors and investment advisor) for all financial reporting
• Develop the annual operational and capital budgets with the Finance Committee
• Review all invoices and payments
• Perform grant writing and fundraising as needed

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Experience in non-profit operational, financial and property management
• Excellent communication (oral and written) skills
• Broad understanding of federal, state and local laws and regulations related to the operation of low-income senior housing
• Outstanding organizational abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and QuickBooks

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3-5 years experience as an Executive Director or related managerial position
• Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination

SALARY/BENEFITS:

Competitive salary and benefits offered

TO APPLY: 

Submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements @ lagunacottages@gmail.com-No calls please