Director of Building Value

Easterseals Serving Greater Cincinnati dba Easterseals Redwood; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals Redwood seeks a Director of Building Value to shape the vision, strategy, operations, and growth of Cincinnati's Building Value social enterprise. You will serve as a business leader, chief sales officer, and team builder, balancing mission with profitability in a workforce development context.

You will manage budgets and collaborate across construction, education, philanthropy, and human services, reporting to the VP of Social Enterprise, driving revenue, impact, and partnerships in

Qualifications

• Proven business leadership with P&L responsibility and budgeting experience.
• Experience leading an entrepreneurial business unit or social enterprise with multiple revenue streams.

Responsibilities

• Set direction and drive accountability across Building Value’s lines: Deconstruction/Demo, Hardscaping, Retail.
• Lead the management team to deliver strong business results while maximizing mission impact.
• Manage overall profit and loss for Building Value and evaluate profitability, sustainability and growth.
• Represent Building Value to customers, partners, donors and community leaders to build visibility and opportunities.
• Lead business development with the team to identify prospects, cultivate relationships and convert opportunities into revenue.
• Develop and execute annual budgets, sales strategies, and marketing plans aligned with revenue goals and mission.

Job description

Easterseals Redwood isn’t a typical human services agency. We are a dynamic team of more than 400 professionals who persist and advocate for the people we serve. We’re more than just an organization—we’re an opportunity, a chance, a vision, and a family.

Here in the tristate, we value growth, courage, tenacity, and diversity, and every employee plays an important role in the overall success of the organization.

• Offers inclusive early childhood education for kids with and without disabilities.
• Is one of only five assistive technology centers in the state of Kentucky.
• Provides a range of therapies for children and adults which position them to thrive.
• Operates several adult-day and community-based services for people with disabilities looking to find connection.
• Began a construction training curriculum more than two decades ago that has prepared more than 5,000 people in construction trades.
• Has unique services that assist veterans in transitioning to successful civilian lives and connect to emergency assistance through our veteran hotline.
• Operates two successful social enterprises across the Greater Cincinnati region, employing many of the people we serve because we know it’s a lot easier to learn while you earn.

We take pride in our commitment to nurturing growth, not just in the individuals we serve, but also in our employees. Easterseals Redwood creates a sense of purpose and drive in many people’s lives. Here in the tristate, we value growth, courage, tenacity, and diversity, and every employee plays an important role in the overall success of the organization.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package – ranking in the Top 10% of all employers, according to Gallagher – that includes medical, dental and vision insurance; a 401k with a company match; paid time off and 10 paid holidays; tuition reimbursement and more.

Whether you are looking for full or part-time work, Easterseals Redwood may have the right opportunity for you!

Position:Director of Building Value

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Job Id:1536

# of Openings:1

Director of Building Value

Full-Time

Building Value, an Easterseals Redwood social enterprise, is a leader in Cincinnati’s building materials reuse community. We create a triple- bottom- line impact: People, Planet, Profit, by preparing people who are under-represented in the construction trades for living-wage careers. We provide high-quality deconstruction and salvage services that keep reusable materials out of landfills. Salvaged, reclaimed, and donated building materials are resold through the Building Value Retail Store, extending our community impact while supporting the missions of Building Value and Easterseals Redwood.

The Opportunity

Building Value is entering a bold new chapter, and we are seeking a Director who can help shape the vision, strategy, operations, and growth of this unique social enterprise. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who is energized by both mission and business performance—and who wants to make a visible difference in the Cincinnati region.

As Director, you will serve as a business leader, chief sales officer, and team builder. Your challenge will be to find a way to compete and win with a workforce that is less productive by design, given the agency’s workforce development mission. You will work with partners across construction, business, government, education, philanthropy, and human services while leading a collaborative management team responsible for daily operations and workforce development outcomes. This position reports to the Vice President of Social Enterprise.

What You’ll Do

• Set direction, drive accountability, strengthen operational discipline and follow-through across Building Value’s business lines, including Deconstruction/Demo, Hardscaping, and Retail.
• Lead the management team to deliver strong business results while maximizing mission and workforce development impact.
• Manage the overall profit and loss for Building Value, evaluating each business segment for profitability, sustainability, and growth potential.
• Serve as the public face of Building Value with customers, partners, stakeholders, donors, community leaders, industry associations and networking groups to build visibility and support growth opportunities.
• Lead business development efforts with Business Development Manager to identify prospects, cultivate relationships, convert opportunities into revenue, and ensure strong customer follow-through.
• Develop and execute annual budgets, sales strategies, and marketing plans aligned with revenue goals, mission impact, and operational priorities.
• Partner with the Building Value Construction Training team to advance mission effectiveness
• Participate as a member of the Easterseals Redwood Directors and Leadership Team.
• In partnership VP, lead Building Value Advisory Committee

What We’re Looking For

• Proven business leadership experience, including responsibility for P&L performance, budgeting, revenue growth, and operational execution; construction or related industry experience preferred.
• Proven success leading an entrepreneurial business unit or social enterprise with multiple revenue streams while balancing business performance, mission impact, and long-term sustainability.
• A leadership style grounded in accountability, collaboration, clear communication, and the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills, with the ability to balance mission, financial performance, and operational realities.
• A hands-on, resourceful leader who brings grit, urgency, and follow-through to problem-solving and execution.
• Comfortable working across varied settings, including job sites, offices, the retail store, and community environments.