Executive Director

*Summary:* Serve as executive director, operating under the direction of the Board of Directors.
Children’s Advocacy Network is an umbrella organization.
Our mission statement is to heal and champion abused and neglected children in Central Louisiana.
Programs include Children’s Advocacy Center, CASA, trauma-focused therapy and human trafficking prevention and advocacy.
The number of employees range up to 30, and the service area includes 8 parishes in Central Louisiana.
Executive director is officed in Alexandria and travels to outlying areas as needed.
*Requirements:* • Bachelor’s degree in business or program-related field (social work, criminal justice, etc.
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• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in administration/management, non-profit administration, resource development, program development and social services.
• Must be a strategic thinker able to work with the Board of Directors to create strategic initiatives, agency policies and protocols.
• Ability to manage the multiple programs of the agency focused on quality services as well as compliance with all accrediting/governing bodies and grantees.
• Financial expertise required: o Knowledge of financial matters including an understanding of financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow and budget).
o Ability to create and monitor a budget for multiple programs/cost centers is required.
o Ability to research and identify grant opportunities.
Grant writing and/or grant administration experience needed.
o Knowledge of QuickBooks online or other similar software.
o Ability to manage resources amongst various programs including reallocation and budget adjustments based on funding, needs of programs, etc.
• Responsible for management of large group of employees.
Human resources knowledge required.
• Maintaining a culture focused on operating in a trauma-informed environment.
• Experience in volunteer management, communications and public relations preferred.
Fundraising, outreach in all markets and creating awareness of the work being done in all programs so that Children’s Advocacy Network is looked upon as an agency of choice for employees, donors and stakeholders.
*Responsibilities include:* • Organizational development and management • Program accountability and oversight • Resource development/fiscal management • Personnel management • Responsible for creating a culture where employees feel valued and appreciated.
• Public relations Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * Health insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan Schedule: * Monday to Friday Ability to Relocate: * Alexandria, LA 71301: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person