Catholic Charities Community Services

Executive Director

Catholic Charities Community Services

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Hudson Valley • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $140,000 - $160,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Assess community needs and collaborate with parishes, government entities, and partner organizations to develop and adapt programs that respond to emerging needs.
  • Maintain a current working knowledge of trends and developments in human services.
  • Partner with the Board of Directors to develop and execute a long-range strategic plan that advances the agency’s mission with measurable and timely progress.
  • Lead the comprehensive review of the Mid-Hudson Valley regional structure, identify opportunities for greater coordination and efficiency, and develop a framework for strengthening multi-agency alignment.
  • Carry out plans, programs, and policies jointly with the Board Chair and Board and provide regular progress reports to ensure informed governance, including with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive annual and multi-year resource development plan encompassing government contracts, foundation grants, corporate giving, donor cultivation, and special events.
  • Personally cultivate and steward relationships with major donors, institutional funders, and government partners.
  • Serve as the primary external representative for significant funding relationships.
  • Identify, pursue, and manage government contracts and grants at the local, state, and federal levels, ensuring compliance with all applicable reporting and programmatic requirements.
  • Build and strengthen foundation and corporate giving relationships, including prospecting, proposal development, and ongoing stewardship.
  • Ensure the agency has sufficient and diversified revenue to sustain operations, meet programmatic goals, and build financial resilience.
  • Report fundraising progress to the Board with appropriate transparency.
  • Oversee the preparation, monitoring, and stewardship of the agency budget in collaboration with staff and the Finance Committee.
  • Ensure fiscal integrity and sound financial management.
  • Maintain high-quality services through active program monitoring, staff supervision, Board engagement, and systematic review of service outcomes.
  • Bear overall responsibility for recruitment, hiring, supervision, development, and, when necessary, separation of all personnel, both paid staff and volunteers.
  • Jointly with the Board Chair and Secretary, conduct official correspondence and execute legal documents.
  • Maintain official records and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Establish and sustain a performance management culture in which individual and team goals are clearly set, regularly reviewed, and connected to the agency’s mission and strategic priorities.
  • Provide consistent coaching, feedback, and development support to direct reports and, through them, to the broader staff team.
  • Identify and cultivate internal leadership talent.
  • Foster an organizational culture characterized by mission alignment, accountability, collaboration, and respect.
  • Model and reinforce the values of Catholic Charities in all aspects of leadership.
  • Maintain regular, substantive engagement with pastors and parishes throughout Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster Counties.
  • Educate parish communities on agency programming, understand local needs, and identify opportunities for collaboration and support.
  • Provide regular updates at semi-annual Deanery meetings and serve as an ambassador of Catholic Charities’ work within the Church community.
  • Represent CCOSU to public and private constituencies to build awareness, credibility, and community support.
  • Cultivate productive relationships with parishes, government officials, peer organizations, and community groups.
  • Work closely and collaboratively with the Board of Directors, keeping members informed, engaged, and equipped to exercise effective governance.

Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Human Services, or a related field preferred.
  • Minimum of five years of senior leadership experience in a human services or nonprofit organization, including direct supervisory responsibility for staff teams.
  • Demonstrated success in nonprofit fundraising across multiple channels, including government contracts, foundation and corporate giving, and individual donor development.
  • Respect for and substantive understanding of Catholic Social Teaching and Catholic tradition.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
nonprofit fundraisinggovernment contracts managementgrant writingbudget preparationfinancial managementprogram developmentresource development planningperformance managementstaff supervisionstrategic planning
Soft Skills
leadershipcollaborationcommunicationcoachingrelationship buildingorganizational culture developmentmission alignmentaccountabilitycommunity engagementtransparency
Certifications
Master’s Degree in Social WorkMaster’s Degree in Public AdministrationMaster’s Degree in Human Services