Executive Director

South Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara
Full Time, Part Time
Laguna Cottages for Seniors

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

(805) 965-1179
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