Job Posting: President & CEO, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese ...

The Agency

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston - Houston is the charitable arm of the Roman Catholic archdiocese, serving a 10 county area since 1943. It is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt social service organization with its central office in mid-town Houston and satellite offices in Galveston, Clear Lake, Stafford, Texas City and in the Second Ward of Houston. A sole member corporation, the Archbishop of the Archdiocese is the sole member.? Governance is entrusted to a 24-member board of directors and the management of the organization is entrusted to the President and CEO.??? The mission of Catholic Charities is to be a sign of God?s love and compassion and to extend to all persons the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. The vision of the agency is to be ?people of faith, helping people in need, achieve self-sufficiency.? The vision and mission are carried out through 16 diverse programs as well as an active advocacy program.

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Services provided include:? Adoption, Foster Care, Services to Pregnant and Parenting Adolescents, Family Counseling, St. Jerome?s Home for refugee children, Services to the Alone and Frail Elderly, AIDS Ministry, Disaster Relief, Emergency Food and rental Assistance, Villa Guadalupe, a transitional home for women who are victims of domestic violence, Serenity House, affordable apartments for out-of-town cancer patients, Parish Social Ministry, Refugee Resettlement, St. Francis Cabrini Center For Immigrant Legal Assistance, and St. Michael?s Home for immigrant children.

Catholic Charities has a staff of approximately 350 full-time equivalents and an annual operating budget of $26.5 million with total assets of $39 million. Over fifty (50) percent of funds come from government contracts, 12 percent from three different United Ways and nine percent from the Archdiocese and a few parishes. The balance comes from program fees, direct mail appeals, foundation grants, events, etc. (Additional information on Website?www.Catholiccharities.org.)

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The Situation

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston - Houston is seeking an exceptional person to continue the successful growth and quality of services necessary to meet the rapidly growing needs of the community. ?

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The Position

The President and CEO is responsible for the overall direction and day to day management of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston ? Houston within the context of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese.? With the Chair of the Board, the President and CEO enables the Board of Directors to fulfill its function and gives direction and leadership to the staff in achievement of the agency?s mission and serves as a catalyst to foster a collaborative work environment.? The President and CEO?s role includes inspiring, motivating, organizing, facilitating, and providing witness to the Church?s concern for the poor, the disadvantaged, and all who hurt regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, or economic status.

Specific Responsibilities

• Leadership ? Provide clear direction and a sense of priorities which foster the development of a common vision for Catholic Charities of Galveston - Houston among volunteers, staff, human services providers, and the community.? Guide Catholic Charities of Galveston-Houston, its Board, committees, and employees in matters of policy and program formulation and interpretation.
• Strategy ? Take the lead in identifying changing social welfare needs in the Archdiocese and new opportunities for service.? Make appropriate planning recommendations to the Board. Develop plans for the perpetuity of the organization, both financially and in the delivery of service to the community.
• Commitment to Diversity ? Be responsible for unequivocal commitment to diversity in every aspect of work and daily living.? Identify with and be able to facilitate unified efforts among all segments of the community.
• Fund Development, Marketing and Communications ? Develop and implement all fundraising efforts to provide the necessary resources to support the mission including, major gifts (e.g., Caritas Circle), direct mail appeals, foundation and governmental grants, and events.? Develop a marketing plan and oversee the communications effects to achieve a consistent message and increase community awareness of the mission of Catholic Charities.? Serve as the chief spokesperson for the agency.
• Program Services and Advocacy ? Be responsible for maintaining the Catholic identity of the Agency and ensuring that the work of the Agency remains faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church.? Be responsible for the two-fold mission of Catholic Charities: charity and justice.? Oversee the development and implementation of a strategic plan, continuous quality improvement program, and annual work plan.? In that regard, expand or contract program services accordingly, responding to changing community needs and the direction of the Archbishop.? Serve as the formal linkage between Catholic Charities and the government (local, state, and federal); oversee the development and implementation of an annual advocacy agenda.
• Board, Parish, and Community Relations ? Support the Archbishop in assuring that Catholic Charities remains the effective social service arm of the Catholic Church; support and advise the Board of Director in their governance and policy development for the agency as well as planning the future.? Create and maintain positive relationships with Archdiocesan personnel, pastors, and parish staff in order to serve the Catholic community well.? Engage in community activities that posture Catholic Charities as a leader and collaborator to address community problems, i.e. homelessness, immigration reform, affordable housing, etc.
• Finance and Administration ?Oversee the agency?s financial management and reporting, operating and capital budgeting, and fiduciary accountability.? Oversee the recruitment and retention of staff; staff development, performance planning and appraisal, and a wage and salary administration plan.? Provide for technology and a work environment that supports efficiency and security.

Candidate Specification

The ideal candidate will:

• Be an accomplished leader adept at articulating the mission of the organization, with the ability to inspire and encourage others to participate in the goals and objectives of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston - Houston.
• Be an executive leader with proven effectiveness in administration and management, including human resources, budgetary supervision, resource development and fundraising.
• Demonstrate a willingness and commitment to further the organization?s strategic plan and have substantive experience in or related to Catholic Charities, as well as in organizational development, program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Exercise demonstrated skills in resource development and the art of fundraising.
• Demonstrate knowledge and ability to comply with Council on Accreditation license requirements and state child placing standards.

Education Credentials

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in the fields of business administration, management in human service organizations, social work, or other related disciplines.
• Advanced degree preferred, preferably with a specialization?in management and?administration.

Personal Skills and Characteristics

• Dedication and Drive ? The importance and enormity of the job requires near-total dedication and tireless effort to fulfill management and external commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills ? The President and CEO must work effectively with a wide range of personalities and must have the interpersonal skills required to smoothly interface and represent Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston - Houston with numerous constituencies.
• Good Judgment ? The President and CEO is frequently called upon to make or influence decisions, expenditures, external relationships, etc. that require experience-based good judgment to supplement the facts.
• Character ? Personal values and behavior must all be beyond reproach.
• Results Oriented ? Well organized, self-disciplined, and able to focus on the most important projects.? Decisive. Contagious sense of urgency. Gets things accomplished on time, with minimal stress, and proper expenditure of resources.
• Intelligent ? Bright and well-educated.? Able to assimilate quantities of information and focus on the key issues.? Able to deal with broad issues and detailed facts (e.g., financial results).
• Language skills ? An ability to speak, read and understand Spanish would be a definite asset.
• Commitment to Catholic principles.

Application Process

• Interested persons should respond by June 15, 2012 with a letter detailing qualifications along with a formal resume.? Screening of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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