Executive Director

Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Start Date:     Negotiable

Location:       Jackson, MS

 

Catholic Charities, Inc. serves the 65 counties of the Diocese of Jackson, MS with the home office located in Jackson, MS. The Mission of Catholic Charities is to be a visible sign of Christ’s love. Our focus is to provide quality direct services, education, and advocacy. “We want each of our clients to feel God’s love and concern.”

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With offices in Jackson, Greenwood, and Vardaman, we serve many Mississippians. Our services are offered regardless of faith, race, or age – 75% of the people we serve are of other faiths. Catholic Charities is funded by federal, state, and local agencies, together with donations from the Catholic Diocese of Jackson’s Annual Service Appeal, individual donations, fund raising and private foundations.

 

We are seeking a bold and organized individual who can build our agency and steward its continued upward growth. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is the lead administrator of the agency and works alongside the Agency Program Directors to form the senior management team.

 

The Executive Director has primary responsibility for the planning, management and execution of all operational functions according to the strategic priorities approved by the Board of Directors, including accounting and finance, human resources, fund development and marketing.

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Primary Roles & Responsibilities will include:

 

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP

• Work closely with the Board of Directors in implementing the strategic plan of the organization and further developing the vision and plan

• Draft policies for the approval of the Board and prepare procedures to implement the policies; review existing policies as required and recommend changes to the Board as appropriate

• Conduct official correspondence on behalf of, and jointly with the Board as appropriate

• Manage the workflow of full-time management staff, ensuring that key performance measures are met

• Foster effective teamwork between the Board, the Management Staff and the Executive Director, as well as full and part-time staff

• Act as a professional advisor to the Board of Directors in all aspects of the organization’s activities, providing regular Organizational, Fundraising, Marketing, Financial and Administrative reports

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FUND DEVELOPMENT

• Along with the Development Director, draft and execute an annual fund development plan, encompassing individual giving, and private and corporate foundations; and including direct appeal donation campaigns, donor cultivation and stewardship, and special event components. Engage the Board in the creation and execution of the plan and activities.

• Cultivate and sustain long-term relationships with core and potential public sector funding sources, ensuring the organization’s compliance with funder guidelines, as well as advancing funder engagement and grant revenue increases

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MARKETING

• Lead the overall planning and budgeting of marketing initiatives designed to expand and engage funders and donors.

• In conjunction with the Development Director:

• Develop marketing plans, initiatives and campaigns designed to expand the vision of the Agency

• Implement the rollout of marketing campaigns, evaluate their success and adjust for subsequent campaigns

• Manage the content in the various marketing vehicles: web site, program information guide, and advertising

• Expand and raise general awareness of the Agency

 

ADMINISTRATIVE AND HR MANAGEMENT

• Manage all aspects of the day-to-day operations, including program oversight, workflow systems and infrastructure and where appropriate, coaching and mentoring staff

• Uphold the HR policies of the organization in daily operations, and ensure that the Agency remains compliant to all relevant laws and regulations effecting the HR function

• Liaise with legal counsel where required

• Secure agreements and manage relationships with all funders and donors related to operational functions

• Maintain a close working relationship with the Management staff to ensure on-going communication and co-ordination of tasks, especially in areas of overlap of responsibilities

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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Lead the budgeting process, working in collaboration with the Finance Director and soliciting input from all departments

• Ensure all funder / government regulatory obligations concerning financial reporting, grants, tax collection and remittances are met

• Ensure that bookkeeping systems are regularly updated

• Liaise with Budget Analysts and auditors to ensure timely production of financial reports

• Manage payroll, invoicing, and banking

• Manage the annual audit

 

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate should have a master’s degree in social work or related field and 5 to 7 years of experience in a senior management role at a small or medium size not-for-profit social service or mental health agency, or similar background in not-for-profit management. A practicing Catholic is preferred.

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A candidate should have demonstrated knowledge and experience in the following areas:

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• Leadership and management principles as they relate to non-profit /voluntary organizations

• Human resources and volunteer management

• Financial management and accounting, with ability to promote financial sustainability

• Project management

• Grant writing and Fund Development, with ability to cultivate major gifts

• Marketing management, including social media platforms

• Oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to foster a collaborative and diverse work environment

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SALARY

Salary commensurate with the successful candidate’s level of experience

 

 

TO APPLY

Your application package should include the following, in PDF format:

• Cover letter, including salary expectations

• Professional resume, including telephone contact information for three professional references

 

The deadline is Friday, May 15, 2025, at 5pm (CST).

 

Please submit your application package as attachments by EMAIL to:

Attn: Hiring Committee – Executive Director

HR@ccjackson.org

 

 

Please note that incomplete submissions will not be considered. Applications will not be accepted by fax or hand delivery. No phone calls please.

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Catholic Charities would like to thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted by the hiring committee.

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Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates