Executive Director: Compassionate, Strategic Nonprofit Leader

My Friends House Family and Children's Services; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance stipend

Job summary

My Friend’s House Family & Children's Services in Tennessee seeks an Executive Director to lead a 24/7 residential program for boys aged 12–18 in state custody. You will guide strategy, ensure program quality, and manage finances while representing the organization in the community.

The role demands hands-on leadership, strong fundraising, and the ability to work with the Board, state agencies, and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Five years of progressively responsible administrative or leadership experience, including at least three in supervision.
• Experience in nonprofit/human services, child welfare, residential or similarly regulated environments.
• Residential experience with youth is strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and crisis-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and public speaking abilities.
• Ability to build relationships with a Board, staff, government agencies, and donors.
• Knowledge of DCS systems, licensing, or Tennessee residential services is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction aligned with Board policies and strategic goals.
• Lead staff development, onboarding, training, performance management, and employee relations.
• Oversee residential programming quality, outcomes, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure licensing, contracts, documentation, audits, and state/federal regulations are met.
• Maintain relationships with DCS, licensing, quality-improvement personnel, partners, and stakeholders.
• Oversee PQI, program outcomes, documentation, and quality-control processes.
• Oversee staff training requirements and ongoing professional development.
• Collaborate with Board on operations, policies, finances, risks, and strategic direction.
• Partner with philanthropy/development for fundraising and financial sustainability.
• Provide budget oversight and responsible management of resources.
• Maintain facilities, vehicles, and assets to meet licensing and safety standards.
• Represent the organization in the community and at fundraising events.
• Provide leadership during crisis management and after-hours needs.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Nonprofit management

Youth residential care

Public speaking

Stakeholder relations

Budget management

Crisis management

Board collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work / related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

My Friend’s House Family & Children's Services in Tennessee seeks an Executive Director to lead a 24/7 residential program for boys aged 12–18 in state custody. You will guide strategy, ensure program quality, and manage finances while representing the organization in the community.

The role demands hands-on leadership, strong fundraising, and the ability to work with the Board, state agencies, and partners.