Executive Director

Grand Prairie CASA; Arkansas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Prairie CASA seeks a Director to oversee program operations, volunteer advocacy services, and interactions with DHS and partners.

The role leads fundraising, donor relations, and fiscal management, while supervising staff and serving as a liaison to the board.

The ideal candidate brings nonprofit leadership experience, knowledge of child welfare, and a commitment to community collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in nonprofit/public service administration preferred.
• Strong skills in fiscal management, fundraising, planning and public relations.
• Volunteer experience and knowledge of child abuse and neglect preferred.
• Criminal background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program operations and volunteer advocacy services.
• Manage personnel and board liaison duties.
• Develop and monitor fundraising strategies and donor tracking.
• Ensure compliance with CASA standards and reporting.
• Represent the program to community partners and DHS personnel.

Skills

Fundraising

Grant research

Donor relations

Public relations

Volunteer management

Budget management

Staff development

Job description

Director oversees program operations and volunteer advocacy services for abused

relations, personnel management, Board liaison responsibilities, and fiscal

management.

RESOURCE

DEVELOPMENT:

Research grants and

funding opportunities; maintain donor relationships and tracking systems; and

assist the Board with fundraising.

PROGRAM PLANNING:

Meet regularly with

and DHS personnel, and agency operations. Maintain required forms, permits,

licenses, memberships, policies, and procedures. Prepare reports and keep child

welfare agencies informed.

and caseload tracking systems. Develop and monitor short- and long-term goals,

ensure compliance with National and State CASA standards, and participate in

CASA meetings and conferences.

COMMUNITY AND

PUBLIC RELATIONS:

and increase CASA awareness. Build relationships with agencies, organizations,

and community partners; oversee media releases, approve public relations

materials, and represent the program publicly.

PERSONNEL

MANAGEMENT:

Hire, supervise,

and evaluate administrative and management staff; maintain job descriptions;

and support staff development.

BOARD LIAISON AND

FISCAL MANAGEMENT:

operations, submit financial reports and documentation, process bills and

expenditures, and assist with the annual budget.

QUALIFICATIONS:

or related experience in a relevant field, preferably in nonprofit, volunteer,

or public service administration. Strong skills in fiscal management,

fundraising, planning, and public relations required. Preference given to

candidates with volunteer experience and knowledge of child abuse and neglect,

families in crisis, and social services. Criminal background and central