Position Announcement

["Amy Shadoin" <ashadoin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello everyone. As you know, we have recently posted the position description for the Executive Director of the NCAC in Huntsville, AL. This program, founded in 1985 by Congressman Bud Cramer when he was the District Attorney, was the first Children's Advocacy Center in the country. The search committee is eager to conduct a national search and so I want to encourage you to forward this job posting to others in your community or state who you think might be a good candidate for the position. Thank you for your help.

Nancy 

Nancy Chandler, ACSW 
Executive Director 
National Children's Alliance 
1612 K Street NW, Suite 500 
Washington, DC 20006 
(o)202-452-6001 
(f)202-452-6002 
nchandler@nca-online.org 

 

Position:  Executive Director, The National Children's Advocacy Center in Huntsville, Alabama - Competitive salary based on experience; benefits package; 40 plus hours per week; relocation assistance available if needed. 

Definition:  Responsible for managing, sustaining and growing a nationally known program to combat child abuse and neglect.  Work with Board of Directors to develop a long-term vision for the Center to provide services 
to local community as well as training and programs on a national level. Ensure effectiveness and sustainability of the Centers mission and goals to promote excellence in child abuse response, prevention and training. 

Responsibilities include: 

·       Manage, execute, and monitor a $5.5 million dollar budget. 

·       Develop and execute an annual strategic business plan. 

·       Analyze the distribution of funds and other resources among departments and programs for accuracy and conformance with organizational objectives. 

·       Coordinate and supervise grant writing activities and fund raising opportunities. 

·       Supervise the implementation and execution of the Centers programs and operations. 

·       Prepare timely and necessary reports and evaluations to the Board of Directors. 

·       Communicate with the Board of Directors and personnel regarding the goals, objectives, efficiency, and status of the Centers programs. 

·       Establish and maintain favorable working relationships with the Board of Directors, community groups, staff, associates and general public. 

·       Facilitate staff meetings and provide staff supervision and evaluation.  Prioritize and delegate staff priorities and responsibilities. 

·       Promote organization and interpersonal skills. 

·       Initiate and promote public relations with the community, social services, and the criminal justice system. 

·       Work in partnership with National Children's Alliance and other Centers nationally. 

·       Serve as a community liaison and assure effective working relationships among departments, agencies and key funding sources that are fundamental to the Centers mission and success. 

Requirements: 

·       Education: Masters Degree preferred, or a Bachelors degree with applicable experience. 

·       Experience in managing and supervising a large and comprehensive organization, personnel, and budget of similar size. 

·       Minimum of two years experience of senior management in a private or public sector organization. 

·       Experience and expertise in the development, analysis and execution of organizational budgets and strategic plans. 

·       Strong and effective organizational and leadership skills. 

·       Experience as a public speaker and community liaison. 

·       Experience in fundraising activities and grant research and writing or supervising such activities. 

·       Strong and positive communication skills, both verbally and written. 

If you are interested in applying for this position please forward a resume or CV to: 


NCACSearch@mainstreetstrategies.com 

NCAC Search 
P.O. Box 2032 
Huntsville, AL 35804 

 

NCAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer