We’re Hiring: Executive Director
About the role
The Valley Children’s Advocacy Center is seeking an Executive Director to lead the organization. This is an opportunity to join a fully accredited organization with a dedicated staff, strong community partnerships, and deep roots across the Shenandoah Valley.
Responsibilities
Oversee the current and future development and implementation of program, organizational, and financial plans.
Oversee and maintain current core programs, while also exploring new programming options and mission-related activities and services for new audiences.
Ensure that programs are implemented with a high level of excellence.
Develop and implement a long-range strategy consistent with Valley CAC’s mission.
Keep the Board of Directors fully informed on the organization’s condition and all important factors influencing it.
Maintain strong inter-agency relationships with entities such as the Augusta County Sheriff’s Department; Staunton and Waynesboro Police Departments; Shenandoah Valley Department of Social Services; Augusta County, Staunton and Waynesboro City’s Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office and Victim/Witness Program; Augusta Health, and community partners who comprise various multidisciplinary teams.
Oversee Valley CAC’s day-to-day operations and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including proper maintenance of official records and documents.
Oversee the development and maintenance of sound financial practices.
Collaborate with the contracted CPA firm, the Finance Committee, and the board in preparing a budget and ensuring the organization operates within budgetary guidelines.
Lead fundraising efforts, including directly managing major donor relationships, grant writing and management, and reporting.
Provide leadership and actively engage in development efforts.
Foster new donor relationships while maintaining existing ones with foundations, corporations, and other donors.
Maintain strong relationships with the Children’s Advocacy Center of Virginia and the National Children’s Alliance.
Represent Valley CAC’s mission, goals, and programs through public presentations, educational programs, community networking, and media communications.
Develop and maintain a climate that attracts, retains, and motivates a diverse staff of top-quality people.
Oversee the recruitment, employment, and release of all personnel.
Ensure that job descriptions are developed, regular performance reviews are held and that sound human resource practices are in place.
Ensure that an effective management team, with appropriate provision for succession, is in place.
Develop and promote initiatives that address self-care, vicarious trauma, and secondary traumatic stress among staff, fostering a healthy work environment through regular check-ins, access to wellness resources, and opportunities for debriefing and peer support.
Cultivate an environment of psychological safety, open communication, and teamwork by encouraging constructive feedback, mutual support, and a strong sense of camaraderie to help staff navigate the emotional challenges of working in child abuse response.
Encourage staff development and continuing education.
Qualifications
Minimum of four (4) years of executive management experience with a proven track record of fundraising, financial management, and personnel management.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Demonstrated understanding of trauma work and experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma.
Passionate interest in our core mission of helping abused and neglected children and their families.
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a matching retirement plan option.
This role primarily operates within the office environment, encouraging collaboration and effective communication. Occasional remote work is permitted in alignment with the company’s flexible work policy and individual needs.