Executive Director

The Children's House/Child Advocacy Center; Towanda (Bradford County); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Hybrid work model

Job summary

The Children’s House Child Advocacy Center (CHCAC) in Towanda, PA, seeks a mission-driven Executive Director to lead programs, staff, and finances. Reporting to the Board, you will guide strategic direction, fundraising, and community partnerships to sustain trauma-informed services for children and families.

You will oversee operations, ensure compliance, and advocate for excellence in child advocacy. Hybrid work in Towanda, with competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of progressive leadership experience in nonprofit management or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead teams and collaborate with multidisciplinary partners.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to commute across the area and state.

Responsibilities

• Provide organizational leadership and strategic direction with the Board of Directors.
• Lead, supervise, and develop CHCAC staff.
• Oversee operations, policies, programs, accreditation, and compliance.
• Develop and manage annual budget with strong fiscal controls.
• Drive grant development, administration, compliance, and reporting.
• Lead fundraising and donor relations with staff and the Board.
• Build relationships with law enforcement, child protection, healthcare providers, schools, and DA’s Office.
• Support MDT partnerships and community outreach.
• Represent CHCAC publicly and ensure accreditation readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Grant writing

Public speaking

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

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The Children’s House Child Advocacy Center (CHCAC)

Towanda, Pennsylvania

Full-Time | Primarily Monday–Friday

The Children’s House Child Advocacy Center (CHCAC) is seeking a highly motivated, mission-driven Executive Director to lead our organization into its next chapter.

CHCAC is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing trauma for children and families impacted by abuse. Through a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach, we provide a safe and supportive environment that promotes healing, justice, and prevention.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director serves as the organization’s chief executive and provides leadership for CHCAC’s programs, staff, finances, fundraising, community partnerships, compliance, and long-term sustainability.

The successful candidate will be a collaborative and strategic leader who can strengthen our organization while maintaining CHCAC’s commitment to providing high-quality, trauma-informed services to children and families.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Executive Director will:

• Provide organizational leadership and strategic direction in partnership with the Board of Directors
• Lead, supervise, support, and develop CHCAC staff
• Oversee organizational operations, policies, programs, accreditation, and compliance
• Develop and manage the annual budget and maintain strong fiscal controls
• Provide leadership for grant development, administration, compliance, and reporting
• Lead fundraising and development efforts in collaboration with staff, the Board, and community partners
• Build and maintain strong relationships with law enforcement, child protection services, healthcare providers, schools, the District Attorney’s Office, and other community partners
• Support and strengthen CHCAC’s multidisciplinary team (MDT) partnerships
• Represent CHCAC through community outreach, presentations, partnerships, and public communications
• Maintain organizational readiness for state, regional, and National Children’s Alliance accreditation requirements
• Ensure effective risk management, organizational continuity, and long-term sustainability
• Maintain appropriate training and qualifications to provide backup coverage for key CAC services as organizational needs require

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Minimum of five years of progressive leadership experience in nonprofit management, human services, or a related field
• Strong organizational, leadership, written, and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and collaborate with multidisciplinary partners
• Valid driver’s license and ability to commute throughout the area and state.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in social work, public administration, nonprofit management, or a related field
• Experience working within a Children’s Advocacy Center, child welfare, law enforcement, victim services, or a related child-abuse response system
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and child-abuse service systems
• Experience with grant writing, grant administration, compliance, and reporting
• Experience in fundraising, donor relations, and event management

BENEFITS

CHCAC offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee
• 14 paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan with up to a 3% company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee wellness initiatives
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities, including access to state, regional, and national Children’s Advocacy Center training
• Salary commensurate with experience

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

This is an opportunity to lead an organization whose work directly impacts children, families, and communities throughout the region.

If you are a compassionate, collaborative, and experienced leader who believes in strengthening the coordinated response to child abuse and building a sustainable organization for the future, we encourage you to apply.

The Children’s House Child Advocacy Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Work Location: Hybrid remote in Towanda, PA 18848