Executive Director

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet•Crest Hill, IL

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About The Position

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet offers 43 paid days off per year, excellent medical benefits, and an employer-sponsored 403b plan that requires no contribution from employee. We prioritize your well-being and financial security. Do you want to use your skills and talents to make a lasting difference in the world? At Catholic Charities Diocese, of Joliet we are mission-driven, focused on positive results for people and believe that people should be treated with dignity and respect. If you feel the same way, we encourage you to join us in making a difference! Discover an extraordinary career opportunity that combines competitive pay with outstanding benefits. Apply now so we can make a lasting impact together!

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required for this position, All degrees must come from a regionally accredited educational institution which has U.S. Department of Education approval.
Practicing Catholic, residing within the Diocese of Joliet or in the western suburbs of the Archdiocese of Chicago.
A minimum of 15 years of professional work experience, with recent leadership responsibility for at least 8-10 direct reports and an organization of at least 100 persons.
Demonstrated leadership experience in social services or comparable business units.
Experience engaging and partnering with multicultural communities to expand access to social services and strengthen community impact.
Nonprofit sector experience preferred, with required recent experience serving on a nonprofit board.
Strong relationship-building and networking skills across the Diocese, Catholic faith communities, donors, partners, community and governmental leaders, as well as regional and national affiliate organizations.
Proven track record of soliciting faith-based donors or equivalent sales experience, with measurable results in organizational growth and advancement.
Strong experience in human capital management, and managing revenue generation, facilities, and technology teams.
Ability to drive and execute strategic initiatives across a complex organization.
Proven ability to build a culture of respect and inclusion by integrating equitable, legally compliant practices into operations, policies, and staff development.
Demonstrated financial acumen, including collaboration on budget development, monitoring, and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reporting.
Exceptional public presence, able to articulate the mission and strategy of the organization to employees, existing and prospective external stakeholders, and the public.
Demonstrated personal sense of mission consistent with Catholic values and the mission of Catholic Charities, and ability to translate that sense of mission into practice
Must travel throughout the seven counties of the Diocese to offices, program sites and community events and meetings.
Passage of complete background clearance.
A valid driver’s license, reliable means of transportation and proof of liability insurance is required.

Nice To Haves

Nonprofit sector experience preferred, with required recent experience serving on a nonprofit board.

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership for the organization, while strategically growing, mentoring, and developing staff to ensure long-term organizational success.
Drive organizational strategy, including programmatic development, workforce management, financial oversight, facilities, and technology systems.
Build strong relationships with parish communities, civic leaders, donors, and partner organizations to strengthen Catholic Charities’ role in the region.
Lead donor cultivation and fundraising efforts, advancing philanthropic partnerships and building sustainable revenue streams.
Ensure fiscal health of the organization through sound budgeting, monitoring, and reporting practices.
Lead and inspire staff and also maintain open and productive relationships with the Board of Directors.
Actively support and hold each supervised employee responsible for achieving their professional growth and development goals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and accountability.
Other duties as assigned within the guidelines of this position.