Executive Director

The Little Light House Central Kentucky, Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City seeks an Executive Director to lead mission integrity, operational excellence, and community impact across Central and Western Oklahoma. This role represents the organization to the Archdiocese, parishes, clergy, donors, and partners while upholding Catholic social teaching and guiding staff and programs.

The Executive Director oversees finances, programs, housing affiliates, and fundraising campaigns; builds a servant-leader team, ensures

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred for senior leadership.
• Experience in nonprofit governance and board relations.
• Strong communication and community engagement skills.
• Proven track record in strategy execution and program oversight.
• Demonstrated commitment to Catholic social teaching and mission.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for the agency.
• Oversee finances, programs, staff, and organizational systems.
• Represent Catholic Charities to the Archdiocese, donors, and partners.
• Lead fundraising campaigns and community partnerships.
• Ensure governance alignment and accountability across leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Fundraising

Governance

Communication

Catholic Identity

Nonprofit Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

JOB TITLE: Executive Director

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Archbishop of OKC as Chairman of the Board of Directors and its Members

POSITION OBJECTIVE: The Executive Director of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City holds the organization’s highest leadership responsibility, with full accountability for mission integrity, operational effectiveness, and the relationships that sustain the organization’s presence across Central and Western Oklahoma. The Executive Director holds a position of institutional presence and trust, leading the organization's administrative and operational functions while serving as its most visible representative within the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, among its parishes and clergy, and in the broader community. This person must navigate the relational and structural dynamics of Catholic institutional life with credibility, advance the Church's social mission and teachings, and build the relationships that sustain the organization's work across its service area. The Executive Director is also responsible for the operational health of the organization, ensuring sound management of its people, finances, programs, and systems.

Essential Responsibilities:

1.Mission, Catholic Identity, and Institutional Presence

• Serves as the primary ambassador of the organization's mission and Catholic identity across the Archdiocese, its parishes, and the broader community, representing the moral and social teachings of the Catholic Church in a manner that is authentic, credible, and consistent.
• Cultivates and stewards relationships with the Archbishop of Oklahoma City, diocesan leadership, pastors, and parish communities; participates in the Archdiocesan Leadership Team as a trusted representative of Catholic social ministry.
• Navigates the structures, culture, and relational dynamics of Catholic institutional life with confidence and appropriate deference, including the norms of consultation and discernment that characterize well-functioning Catholic organizations.
• Speaks fluently about Catholic social justice — its theological grounding, its relationship to the work of Catholic Charities, and its application to the communities CCAOKC serves.
• Preserves and advances the Catholic identity of the organization, enhancing the visibility of the Church's social mission in the community and across the diocesan field.

2.Organizational Leadership and Strategic Direction

• Leads with a capacity to inspire, moving the organization forward in a cohesive, collaborative fashion through innovative program development and strategic thinking combined with practical implementation.
• Builds and sustains a cohesive Executive Team through principle-centered, consensus-oriented leadership that balances effective decision-making with accountability.
• Provides executive leadership and strategic direction to the agency; leads the Executive Team in implementing and evaluating programs and services.
• Individually supervises Executive Team members; supports their development and holds them accountable to organizational priorities.
• Concurrently serves as Executive Director of Catholic Charities' subordinate housing corporations.
• Builds a cohesive, accountable leadership culture across the organization that is grounded in Catholic values and principle-centered management.
• Leads the implementation of the organization's strategic plan, ensuring priorities are translated into clear action, measurable progress, and accountability across the Executive Team.

3.Relations and Governance

• Serves as Assistant Secretary for the Corporation and provides support to the officers and members of the Board of Directors.
• Implements policy and directives approved by the Board of Directors and participates with the Board of Directors in planning and development of services; assists board committees as needed.
• Serves as Secretary Treasurer for the Board of Directors for Catholic Charities Housing Inc.
• Communicates proactively with the board to maintain alignment, confidence, and accountability.

4.External Relations, Community Presence, and Resource Development

• Functions as a coalition builder, instilling a high level of accountability while supporting team-based decision-making across community partnerships and constituent relationships.
• Serves as principal representative of the organization to constituents, donors, clergy, and community organizations.
• Oversees and participates in financial resource development, including the annual campaign, special events, and special projects for both Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Housing Inc.
• Approves all grant applications; ensures proper accounting of funds, compliance, and reporting.
• Builds relationships in the community by developing financial and volunteer support.

5.Financial and Operational Oversight

• Demonstrates exceptional organizational and administrative skills, including the ability to set goals and objectives, plan strategically, and follow through; facilitates cooperation and collaboration both internally and with community organizations.
• Applies excellent knowledge of fiscal and operational management in the implementation and monitoring of sound financial systems and practices.
• Ensures sound fiscal and operational management across the organization. Oversees organizational compliance with all applicable financial and service requirements.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directly supervises the Executive Team

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION FOR CONSIDERATION:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
• 5 years’ experience at the Executive Director, C-Suite, Senior Vice President, Vice President, or Senior Director level with commensurate experience in program oversight and evaluation, finance, fund development, and planning. Qualifying experience must have been attained within the past ten years.
• Must be a practicing Catholic. Must have knowledge and understanding of Catholic moral and social teachings; able to relate with volunteers, including clergy, board members, stakeholders, and community leaders.
• Must have demonstrated experience working within or in close partnership with a nonprofit organization, including familiarity with board governance, volunteer leadership, and mission-driven organizational culture.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to the community.
• Additional consideration given for Spanish language proficiency.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Leads with character, integrity, and a genuine commitment to social justice; inspires trust across diverse stakeholders through principled, inclusive leadership.
• A compelling and credible communicator in all domains: in public, in the boardroom, and in one-on-one relationships -- with the interpersonal skill to build lasting coalitions inside and outside the organization.
• Diplomatic and decisive; able to accomplish goals through motivation, delegation, and systems designed for accountability.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sitting for long periods of time, walking, finger dexterity, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, and visual acuity.
• Occasional lifting and carrying (up to 25 pounds for up to 75 feet).
• May be required to travel by car or plane to business events or other company locations. Travel may require prolonged sitting or standing.
• Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Normal office environment.
• Off-site and field visits, which may be loud or chaotic at times
• Multiple county responsibilities and travel which bring a variety of work environment situations. None require special protective equipment or bring any short-term hazards.
• Will be subjected to fast-paced decision making and crisis situations.

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.