Chief Advocacy & Partnerships Officer

The Center for Children & Families

Monroe (LA)

Sur place

USD 100 000 - 110 000

Plein temps

14 jours+

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Résumé du poste

The Center for Children & Families (CFCF) seeks a visionary Chief Advocacy Officer (CAO) to lead advocacy programs in Northeast Louisiana. This executive role guides strategy, grants oversight, and cross-agency collaboration to improve outcomes for children and families across CASA, CAC, Brokers of Hope, and Family Support programs.

The CAO advances data-informed advocacy, partners with public systems, and ensures mission-aligned services with high quality and impact.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in a human/social service-related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 7 years of organizational leadership experience with responsibilities that include program administration, supervision, strategic planning, and/or community partnership development.
Experience managing or overseeing grant-funded programs and working within multi-source funding environments.
Experience engaging with public systems, policy environments, or legislative stakeholders related to child and family services preferred
Ability to communicate with, supervise, and empower employees and volunteers to be effective in their roles
Knowledge of the social systems that impact the children CFCF serves, including child welfare, juvenile justice, law enforcement, education, and mental health systems
Knowledge of issues faced by children and families served by CFCF, including child abuse, poverty, mental health, and human trafficking
Passionate about the mission of The Center for Children and Families
Exceptional communication skills (written and oral)
Goal-driven, organized, and efficient in their work
Effective presenter and meeting facilitator
Strong analysis and critical thinking skills with strategic vision
Strong relationship builder and coalition networks
Ability to foster inclusion, collaboration, and connectedness
Demonstrated emotional intelligence and trauma-informed leadership

Responsabilités

Develop and communicate a vision for advocacy services that aligns with The Center’s mission, vision, and values.
Ensure alignment and integration across all advocacy divisions, identifying system-level trends and opportunities for program expansion.
Create and implement strategies addressing organizational needs and emerging challenges.
Serve as the primary liaison between advocacy leadership, executive team, and the Board of Directors.
Communicate direction and expectations to advocacy teams for clarity and cohesion.
Participate in executive meetings and agency-wide strategic planning to support unified direction.
Represent CFCF in meetings with stakeholders at local, state, and national levels.
Build and maintain relationships with policymakers and cross-system partners.
Monitor legislative developments and keep leadership informed of risks and opportunities.
Support participation in coalitions and advocacy networks focused on system improvement.
Attend conferences and professional development activities benefiting advocacy programs.
Oversee operations of all advocacy programs and divisions.
Establish administrative policies in coordination with funders and CEO.
Oversee program evaluation, data systems, and reporting.
Ensure programs meet contractual, regulatory, and quality standards.
Facilitate stakeholder discussion regarding community needs and services.
Provide executive oversight of all grants to align funding strategy with program execution.
Supervise grants manager and coordinate grant development with finance.
Identify emerging funding opportunities and monitor grant performance.
Promote continuous quality improvement of advocacy services
Lead staff development and ensure adherence to policies and agency values.