Chief Executive Officer

The Moran Company • Houston, TX

2d • $185,950 - $195,247

About The Position

Since 1965, Gulf Coast Community Services Association (GCCSA) has been dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty in the Gulf Coast region. As a leading Community Action Agency, GCCSA is committed to empowering underprivileged communities, ensuring that every individual has the tools to move from poverty to financial empowerment. The agency addresses the root causes of poverty through a comprehensive suite of services designed to foster long-term self-sufficiency, operating in 16 sites across Galveston, Brazoria, and Harris counties.
As one of the largest Community Action Agencies in Southeast Texas, GCCSA is a vital lifeline for individuals and families striving for self-sufficiency.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for a visionary, solution-focused leader to guide the organization into its next phase of growth, rebranding, and community impact.

Requirements

• 10 years of upward management experience, preferably within a Community Action Agency or a large nonprofit. Experience with Head Start/Early Head Start Early Childhood Education is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (nonprofit administration, social work, business, or psychology) is required; advanced education is preferred.
• Proven history of managing multi-million-dollar budgets and navigating complex public/private grant requirements.
• Passion to empower underprivileged communities, ensuring that every individual has the tools to move from poverty to financial empowerment.
• The ability to create a strong vision, set strategic direction, and communicate it effectively to staff, board members, and partners.
• Previous success as an advocate and establishing external relationships with individuals and organizations of influence, including government agencies, civic leaders, partner agencies, and volunteers.
• Experience and skill in working with a Board of Directors.
• Knowledge of private and public grant seeking.
• A history of successfully generating new revenue streams and improving financial results.
• Ability to build strong collaborative teams and actively engage with staff.
• Solid organizational abilities, including planning, delegating, program development, and task facilitation.
• Strong fiscal management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision-making, reporting, and federal and state compliance literacy.
• Ability to successfully manage conflict and adversity.
• Strong written and public speaking skills.
• Effective crisis management skills.
• Strategic thinking
• Business acumen
• Diplomatic servant leadership
• Results driven
• Financial management
• Problem solving/analysis
• Collaboration skills
• Transparency
• Excellent communication skills
• Public sector/government relations

Nice To Haves

• Nonprofit management experience is preferable.
• Experience with Head Start/Early Head Start Early Childhood Education is a plus.
• advanced education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a strong, compelling vision for GCCSA and communicate it effectively to staff, the Board of Directors, and community partners.
• Build a trusting, inclusive culture that results in strong, collaborative, positive teams.
• Set strategic direction for GCCSA and growth strategies for programs.
• Build and maintain high-level relationships with government agencies, civic leaders, foundations, and other nonprofits to ensure mission objectives.
• Actively identify and secure new revenue streams to enhance the agency's financial stability.
• Oversee a complex financial structure, including budget preparation and audit controls, while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive