Reports To: CEO
Direct Reports: Special Events Manager
Classification: Full-Time, Exempt
Compensation: $75,000 to $85,000 annually

Position Summary
The Director of Development is responsible for leading, managing, and executing all fundraising, donor relations, sponsorships, grants, and special events for Habitat for Humanity Peninsula & Greater Williamsburg. This is a senior leadership position accountable for revenue growth, donor stewardship, and the professional execution of all development initiatives.

This role directly supervises the Special Events Manager and is responsible for ensuring all events are strategically aligned, financially successful, and operationally excellent. The Director of Development sets strategy; the Special Events Manager executes under their leadership.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy & Revenue Growth

• Develop and execute the annual development plan aligned with organizational goals and budget
• Lead all fundraising initiatives including individual giving, corporate sponsorships, major gifts, grants, and special events
• Build and manage a diversified funding pipeline to ensure sustainability

Donor & Sponsor Relations

• Serve as primary relationship manager for major donors, corporate partners, and key stakeholders
• Develop customized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies
• Maintain high-quality donor records and relationship notes in CRM

Special Events Leadership & Supervision

(Direct Oversight of Special Events Manager)

• Directly supervise, coach, and evaluate the Special Events Manager
• Set strategic direction, revenue goals, and performance expectations for all events
• Approve all event budgets, timelines, vendor contracts, and sponsorship strategies
• Ensure professional planning and execution of all signature events, including but not limited to:
  • Raise the Roof Gala
  • Build & Believe Breakfast
  • Run the D.O.G. 5K Race
  • Golf Tournament
• Hold the Special Events Manager accountable for:
  • Detailed timelines and run of show
  • Vendor management (venue, catering, AV, rentals, décor, etc.)
  • Volunteer coordination
  • Registration and guest experience
  • Sponsor fulfillment and recognition
• Provide leadership presence at events to ensure quality, donor experience, and issue resolution

Key Expectation: The Director of Development is accountable for event success. The Special Events Manager is accountable for execution under the Director’s leadership.

Corporate Sponsorships & Partnerships

• Lead corporate sponsorship strategy and pipeline development
• Support and guide the Special Events Manager in sponsor outreach and fulfillment
• Build long-term strategic partnerships with businesses and community organizations for both monetary and in-kind gifts

Grants & Foundations

• Collaborate with the COO to identify, write, and manage grant opportunities
• Maintain grant calendar and compliance requirements

Board Engagement & Executive Partnership

• Partner with the CEO to engage the Board in fundraising and sponsorship efforts
• Prepare development reports and updates for Board and committee meetings
• Support board members in donor cultivation and solicitation efforts

Communication & Marketing:

• In collaboration with COO and CEO, develop planned giving marketing campaign
• Oversee creation of publications to support fundraising activities
• Represent the organization at community events and networking opportunities

Systems, Reporting & Accountability

• Maintain accurate and timely records in CRM and tracking systems
• Oversee sponsorship tracking, invoicing, and receivables in coordination with Accounting Director
• Provide regular performance reports to CEO
• Ensure compliance with all donor, financial, and ethical standards

Team Leadership & Culture

• Lead, develop, and hold accountable the Special Events Manager and development staff
• Foster a culture of professionalism, urgency, organization, and excellence
• Set clear priorities, deadlines, and expectations
• Address performance issues promptly and directly

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience
• Proven leadership of staff and/or direct reports
• Demonstrated success leading major events and sponsorships
• Strong project management and accountability skills
• Experience working with Boards of Directors
• Proficiency with CRM software, Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Gmail), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and other web-based tools.

Strongly Preferred

• Experience in a multi-event, fast-paced nonprofit environment
• Experience in affordable housing, community development or similar mission-driven work
• Grant writing experience with demonstrated success

Core Competencies

• Leadership & Accountability
• Strategic Thinking
• Execution Excellence
• Relationship Management
• Results-Oriented with Strong Attention to Detail
• Professional Judgment
• Collaborative Team Player
• Cultural Competency and Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Physical & Work Requirements

• Evening and weekend work required for events
• Local travel required
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs for event materials

To apply, email a detailed cover letter and resume to CEO Shauntrice Williams using swilliams@habitatpgw.org. No phone calls, please.

Posted January 22, 2026

JOB TYPE: Full-time
PAY: $18-$25 per hour

The Construction Assistant is responsible for working alongside the construction team to build affordable homes across the Virginia Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg area for families with low to moderate incomes. In this position, you are expected to be working hands-on at a steady pace, with and without volunteer support.

Beyond helping to build homes, specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Help with set-up, clean-up and maintenance of construction sites.
• Provide support to construction managers to ensure building materials are on-site when volunteers arrive for scheduled build days.
• Help volunteers find useful, productive and rewarding contributions on the job site.
• All other duties as periodically assigned and necessary.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be DEPENDABLE with RELIABLE transportation. Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Previous knowledge of construction and owning some construction tools is helpful, but must be very interested in LEARNING all about construction and the Habitat way.
• Must be able to learn from daily experiences and become a self-starter who can work alongside the crew and volunteers without constant direction.
• Must be willing and able to help with roof work.
• Feel comfortable interacting with a diverse group of people and be capable and enthusiastic about working with volunteers and future homeowners.
• Must thrive on constructive feedback, with room for growth.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (100lbs with assistance) on a regular basis and experience frequent bending, squatting, lifting and repetitive motion.
• Willingness to be exposed to extremes in weather (e.g., heat, cold, wind, rain, etc.).

JOB TYPE: Full-time
PAY: From $15.00 per hour

REPORTS TO
ReStore Assistant Manager & ReStore Manager

POSITION PURPOSE
The Retail Associate position is responsible for processing, organizing and arranging donations on the sales floor. This position is to follow the donation processing procedures in a timely and professional manner, while adhering to safety standards at all times, in accordance with the Habitat for Humanity mission and with guidance from the ReStore Floor Supervisor.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as an ambassador to the ReStore while interacting with customers, donors and volunteers
• Provide excellent customer service to staff, customers, donors and volunteers
• Complete daily unloading of ReStore trucks and end-of-day truck process
• Help with acceptance, processing, organizing and arrangement of donations from drop off to the sales floor
• Provide donors with a donation receipt
• Regularly appraise and price merchandise
• Maintain a clean and safe processing work area and loading area
• Assist with cashiering when needed
• Assist guests with their purchases to vehicles as needed.
• Assist sales floor volunteers with arranging inventory on sales floor
• Answer phones and provide proper information to customers and donors
• All other duties assigned

REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE

• Must be a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual, accustomed to being a self-starter.
• Demonstrated success working in a team environment, especially volunteers.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with all kinds of individuals and remain consistent in keeping a professional demeanor.
• Must interact well with fellow staff, volunteers, donors and customers.
• Must be able to work independently and maintain a flexible schedule.
• Experience with nonprofit organizations preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to bend, squat and lift repetitively.
• Ability to move and lift 50 lbs unassisted.
• Ability to move and lift up to 100 lbs with assistance.
• Ability to work outdoors in all climates.

JOB TYPE: Full-time
PAY: From $15.00 per hour

REPORTS TO
ReStore Assistant Manager & ReStore Manager

POSITION PURPOSE
The Dock Associate is responsible for accepting and processing donations dropped off to the Williamsburg Habitat ReStore, while adhering to safety standards at all times, in accordance with the Habitat mission and with guidance from the Processing Supervisor.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain high levels of customer, volunteer and donor services.
• Receive drive-thru donations from the general public.
• Inform donors of our donation acceptance policy; refer donors to alternate options for those items that we do not accept.
• Provide donors with a donation receipt.
• Help with processing, organization, arrangement, loading and unloading of merchandise.
• Clean and test all donations, then present to a staff member who handles pricing.
• Deliver all priced donations to the appropriate space on the sales floor or processing area.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety of the processing room and sales floor.
• Maintain safe procedures while unloading merchandise.
• Maintain safe procedures while moving merchandise to and from the sales floor.
• Ensure each customer and donor receive outstanding service.
• Assist guests with their purchases to vehicles as needed.
• Assist sales floor volunteers with arranging inventory on sales floor
• Assist with demolition of unfit donations and maintaining the trash gated area of the back dock.
• Assist with recycling as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE

• Must be a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual, accustomed to being a self-starter.
• Demonstrated success working in a team environment, especially volunteers.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with all kinds of individuals and remain consistent in keeping a professional demeanor.
• Must interact well with fellow staff, volunteers, donors and customers.
• Must be able to work independently and maintain a flexible schedule.
• Experience with nonprofit organizations preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to move and lift 50 lbs unassisted.
• Ability to move and lift up to 100 lbs with assistance.
• Ability to work outdoors in all climates.
• Ability to bend, squat and lift repetitively.

JOB TYPE: Full-time
PAY: From $15.00 per hour

REPORTS TO
ReStore Assistant Manager & ReStore Manager

POSITION PURPOSE
This position is responsible for the receiving and disbursement of customer money in the ReStore.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet all ReStore customers coming and going with the highest level of customer service.
• Process all payments of cash, checks and credit cards.
• Daily counting of total transactions.
• Constant merchandise appraisal and pricing.
• Answer all phone calls and provide proper information to customers and donors.
• Assist with donation screening.
• Provide customer service to customers, volunteers and fellow employees.
• Supervise volunteers.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE

A minimum of 2 years of related experience preferred. This individual must understand and appreciate the mission of HFH. Qualified candidates must possess strong customer service skills, problem-solving skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, and the ability to multi-task. This individual must be detail-oriented and able to work independently. Must be able to deal with all kinds of individuals and remain consistent in keeping a professional demeanor. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Required to lift up to 25 to 50 pounds on a regular basis and will experience frequent bending, squatting, lifting and repetitive motion. This position will occasionally be exposed to extremes in weather (e.g., heat, cold, wind, rain, etc.).