Recruiting Director jobs in Rockford, IL

• Oversee the program operations and day-to-day leadership of Acts Housing’s Beloit-based team while building and maintaining a solid regional culture and operational assistance.
• Ensure annual regional program and financial metrics are met or exceeded.
• Support the organization in taking steps toward strategic and annual goals, developing program consistency and sustainability, and piloting new programming aligned with the mission.
• Cultivate and sustain philanthropic relationships with donors, foundations, and corporate partners through collaboration with the Acts fundraising team and Rock County contacts.
• Serve as the regional community, government relations lead, and the face of Acts in the region through public speaking,  meetings, and events. 
• Collaborate with the Acts marketing team to develop and generate leads, maintain and grow the community partner referral program, and identify community engagement opportunities.
• Collaborate with Acts Homes, Acts Lending, and Acts Housing divisions to identify, share, and support opportunities that align with the organization's mission and regional goals.
• Regularly travel between offices to ensure communications and operations are occurring following Acts mission and policies.

• Bachelor’s degree with at least  8 - 10 years of professional experience, ideally with experience in a fast-paced, innovative organization.
• A proven leader who can inspire and motivate across a broad spectrum of individuals, including colleagues, teammates, donors, and Acts families.
• Impeccable written and verbal communication skills, including excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to respond appropriately to a high volume of incoming requests.
• Unwavering commitment to quality programs and data-driven program evaluation.
• Highly organized and able to prioritize activities; wear multiple hats in an ambiguous environment.
• Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach staff, set and achieve strategic objectives, and manage a budget.
• Monitor the performance of teams and motivate them to reach targets.

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