Executive Director

Immediate Opening for Executive Director

REACH, Inc., is seeking applicants for the position of Executive Director. A degree in business, finance, real estate or related fields required or 5 or more years of experience in the affordable housing nonprofit field. Required knowledge of real estate, banking, federal housing programs (specifically HUD HOME and CHDO) and mortgage loan programs (i.e., FHA, KHC and VA). Will have managerial, development, accounting, grant writing, grants administration, marketing, and fundraising responsibilities. Must be able to develop financial reports. Will
actively represent REACH in the community.

Send resumes to: REACH Personnel Committee, REACH, Inc 733 Red Mile Road, Lexington, KY 40504. EOE M/F/D/V

Mission

REACH was established with a mission to help low- to moderate-income families and individuals become financially self-sufficient and obtain affordable housing.

To help families become financially self-sufficient, the agency will provide budget and credit education. To prepare clients for homeownership, REACH will provide homeownership education that includes information about the home-buying process and tips on home maintenance. The agency will further assist eligible clients in obtaining affordable housing by providing financial assistance with down payment and closing costs.

History

REACH, Inc. is a consortium of 20 entities that was established in 1994 to help low-to moderate income families and individuals become first-time homebuyers. REACH provides homebuyer education and housing counseling services to help clients prepare for owning a home, as well as financial assistance with down payment and closing costs assistance to make purchasing a home more affordable. In 2006 REACH became a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) which allows the agency to serve as a developer for affordable housing.

REACH has assisted more than 750 families and individuals in becoming homeowners in Central Kentucky.