Job Summary/Description:

The Executive Director serves as the executive leader of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Des Moines, consistent with its governance and social justice mission in service to vulnerable community populations. The position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the organization's operations, including governance, program development, financial management, fundraising, community engagement, and staff leadership. The role reports to the Bishop and Board of Directors in support of the mission, vision and values, and demonstrates deep commitment to the moral and Catholic Social Teaching of the Roman Catholic Church.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.

• The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, with a Master's degree being preferred, in social work, human services, public administration, business, or a related field is required; or equivalent education and experience may also be considered.

• A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible organizational leadership experience is required; preferably in a nonprofit, social services, or related field.

• Must have working knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Church with demonstrated faith and commitment to Catholic Social Teaching.

• Desire to welcome and serve the poor and vulnerable in our community.

• Proven track record of strategic planning, program development, and organizational management.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.

• Experience in fundraising, grant, and financial management.

• Ability to inspire and motivate staff and community partners.

• Knowledge of social justice issues and a passion for serving those in need.

• Ability to successfully pass a child abuse registry check and criminal background check.

The work of Catholic Charities serves as an expression of the ministry of evangelization of the Roman Catholic Church by serving the poor and most vulnerable in our society. Although staff are not to proselytize, they are, however, expected to be guided in every way by the teachings of the Catholic faith in their daily work. These include church teachings on abortion, sterilization, abstinence, and the sanctity of the family as well as fidelity to the Catholic ethical religious directive of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. In addition, all staff are invited to attend periodic Catholic Masses. As employees of Catholic Charities, it is further expected that staff will adhere to the Diocesan code of conduct. Employees are expected to not only perform duties consistent with the Doctrines of the Catholic faith, but outside of the workplace they are expected to refrain from publishing any communication in any form, electronic or otherwise, that affiliates them with Catholic Charities in a manner that is inconsistent with the doctrine of the Roman Catholic faith.