OurCalling

Executive Director - OurCommunity

Dallas, Texas

Why I Love This Opportunity

Toni McEwan

Senior Associate

From the first moment I walked into OurCalling, I experienced a team who cares for the least of these with dignity and the love of Jesus.

Sparked by the loss of countless friends who’ve died on the streets over OurCalling’s 15-year history, this Executive Director will be on the ground floor pioneering a residential community with all-inclusive on-site services for the most vulnerable homeless neighbors in Dallas. Situated on 280 acres just south of Dallas, in Ferris, OurCommunity is designed to provide long-term, comprehensive, and relational care for our most vulnerable homeless neighbors who need a final earthly home.

Rarely does an Executive Director have the opportunity to build a new and groundbreaking community while at the same time be fully supported by an Executive Leadership team and financial resources to make it a reality.

 

About This Organization

OurCommunity is a new ministry of OurCalling, an extension of what we have been doing for many years. This community will be an expression of the vision of OurCalling.

OurCommunity will be specifically focused on housing and caring for formerly homeless individuals in a fully supported tiny home community. We are in the early stages of building a team to operate this new tiny home community outside of the city limits of Ferris, TX, on 280 acres. The first neighborhood (25 homes and clubhouse) is tentatively scheduled to be ready Summer, 2025.

Position Description

The Executive Director (ED) will be responsible for executing the strategic vision, managing day-to-day operations, fundraising, and ensuring the overall success and sustainability of OurCommunity Ferris. Their leadership will play a crucial role in empowering residents, fostering a supportive community environment, and working collaboratively with stakeholders to achieve the organization’s mission.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Collaboration

  • Work in coordination with and get support from the Executive Team at OurCalling
  • Partner with the Executive Team at OurCalling to build and execute the plans and strategy for OurCommunity.
  • Duplicate the culture at OurCalling at this secondary mission location and with the future team.

 

Strategic Leadership

  • Implement and contribute to the comprehensive strategic plan for the tiny home community, in alignment with the organization’s mission and values.
  • Set clear goals and objectives to drive the community’s success, addressing the needs and aspirations of its residents while maintaining financial viability.
  • Build the team who will manage each area of the tiny home community (i.e. Operations, Programs, Administration).

 

Operations Management

  • Oversee the community’s daily operations, including property management, security, and facilities maintenance.
  • Collaborate with social services providers and partners to ensure residents have access to essential support, such as mental health services, medical services, and healthcare.

 

What a Strong Candidate Would Look Like:

  • AUTHENTICALLY LOVES JESUS – Deeply dependent on Jesus in their personal and professional leadership
  • LIVED EXPERIENCE IN SERVING THE HOMELESS – 1st or 2nd Hand Experience in caring for the homeless
  • PROBLEM SOLVER & ADAPTABLE – Comfortable with ambiguity and quickly solving issues that arise constantly
  • BUILDER – Thrives in organizations and situations where there’s a minimal roadmap
  • HUMBLE – Leads from a place of humility
  • SERVANT MINDED – Willing to get their hands dirty, no task is too small.
  • SEASONED PEOPLE LEADER – Leads a staff with patience and clarity. Leads by example.
  • KNOWLEDGEABLE IN TRAUMA INFORMED CARE – Understands effective ways to support those dealing with various attachment disorders

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