Regional Director Southwest Virginia

Appalachia Service Project Inc; Jonesville (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Medical spending plan

Generous holidays and leave

Phone and laptop provided

ASP vehicle for travel

Job summary

Appalachia Service Project Inc. seeks a Regional Director based in Jonesville, VA to lead programming and mission operations in Southwest Virginia, overseeing home repairs, new construction, and disaster readiness and recovery.

The role requires managing staff, Fellows, volunteers, budgets, and partnerships, while maintaining compliance with funders and expanding ASP's impact through local collaboration and strategic planning. Occasional travel and irregular hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work in a Christian environment.
• Strong knowledge and expertise in construction business management and construction processes.
• Ability to work with, train, advise and assist volunteers and staff.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Highly motivated, self-starter, creative, problem-solver, and dedicated.
• Experience in program and/or staff management.
• Ability to work on a team and autonomously.
• Computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Lead ASP’s Southwest Virginia Hub programming and mission operations.
• Oversee home repairs, new construction, and disaster recovery projects.
• Manage staff, Fellows, and volunteers; ensure safety and quality.
• Budget, fundraising, and grant reporting support; track funding and expenditures.
• Build partnerships with volunteers, funders, contractors, and community groups.
• Maintain records, reporting, and compliance with funders.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Construction business management

Volunteer and staff training

Teamwork and autonomy

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor degree in construction management or related field

Job description

About the Position

The Regional Director position is responsible for leading ASP’s programming and overall mission operations in Southwest Virginia. They will oversee, manage, and facilitate success in home repairs and new home construction, as well as readiness for, response to, and recovery from disaster incidents around the region. This is a full‑time exempt position based in Jonesville, VA, reporting to the Vice President of Field Operations. Irregular hours may be required. This role requires moderate travel between communities in Southwest Virginia, as well as to ASP’s main office in Johnson City, TN.

Job Responsibilities

Overall

Ensure ASP's Southwest Virginia Hub programming runs smoothly — on schedule, on budget, and meeting quality and funding standards.

Represent ASP at community, partnership, and organizational events.

Keep supervisor informed and serve as a liaison between field, office, and management.

Set and track programmatic goals; use volunteer, homeowner, and staff feedback to drive improvements.

Staff Management

Ensure staff and Fellows understand their responsibilities and each project's goals.

Train staff, Fellows, and volunteers in construction quality and safety processes.

Foster open communication and model strong professional/community conduct.

Support staff and Fellows's spiritual and vocational growth.

Construction & Field Operations

Manage home repair, new construction, and disaster recovery projects as appropriate

Keep the Hub ready to expand construction, host volunteers, and respond to disasters.

Maintain the Jonesville Center to a high standard

Coordinate with Volunteer, Accounting, and Advancement teams to support field work.

Support Summer Home Repair Program planning and setup.

Case Management

Ensure timely, accurate communication with clients.

Maintain complete records (paperwork, photos, documentation) for all cases/projects.

Funding & Compliance

Ensure proper budgeting and resourcing; support fundraising and grant writing.

Build partnerships with volunteers, funders, contractors, and community groups.

Ensure accurate financial tracking (AP/AR) and compliance with funder reporting requirements.

Administrative

Maintain thorough documentation (electronic and hard copy) and keep procedure manuals current.

Pursue relevant training; follow budget guidelines; participate in evaluations.

Qualifications

Required:

Willingness to work in a Christian environment.

Strong knowledge and expertise in construction business management and construction processes.

Ability to work with, train, advise and assist a variety of volunteers and staff.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Highly motivated, self-starter, creative, problem-solver, and dedicated.

Experience in program and/or staff management

Ability to work on a team and autonomously.

Computer literacy.

Desired:

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, nonprofit management, business administration, social work, or a related field

Experience in residential construction management.

Experience with case management.

Experience in fundraising, grant writing/reporting, financial/donations management.

Experience in local disaster response, preparedness, and long-term recovery.

Experience with ASP or a similar service-focused program.

Other Requirements:

Valid driver’s license and driving record that is acceptable to ASP’s insurer.

Regional travel is expected, some overnights may be necessary.

This role may require occasional weekend or holiday work.

Satisfactory results on a background check.

Salary and Benefits

ASP provides a market-based salary and generous employee benefits program including:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for employee and family

Life insurance, retirement plan, medical spending plan

Generous holiday, personal, and sick time

Phone and laptop provided for work use

ASP vehicle available for frequent local and regional business travel