What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director, Children and Family Services position at Scion Staffing?
Scion Executive Search (SES) has been retained to conduct a search for a new Executive Director, Children and Family Services on behalf of our exceptional client, Community Action Marin! The Executive Director, Children and Family Services (CFS) is tasked with ensuring that the organization retains its position as a leader in early childhood education in the area and will be expected to collaborate on-site with team members and staff. This thrilling, full-time opportunity operates out of Marin County, California on a flexible hybrid schedule!
ABOUT COMMUNITY ACTION MARIN :
Community Action Marin (CAM)'s mission is to make it possible for people in Marin to achieve well-being by providing the vital services they need. Together, we break down the barriers that get in the way of fair and lasting change in service to better outcomes for all.
Marin County is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful places to live in the United States. While it has some of the highest incomes per capita and one of the lowest unemployment rates, it also holds claim to the widest income gap and one of the greatest racial inequities in the State of California. The cost of living in Marin has risen 48% in just the past four years, and families are struggling to make ends meet. Right now, a family of four with two adults, one infant, and one preschooler would need to earn $149,545 annually-an amount 82% greater than the federal poverty level of $26,500-to cover all the family's basic expenses, such as housing, food, childcare, health care, transportation, and taxes without public or private assistance.
When community members need help, CAM's duty is to meet them where they are, put them first, listen to their needs, and give them more than just the tools to meet the basic requirements for survival. CAM's bilingual and bicultural staff ensures that people are heard-from immediate needs to making long-lasting change a reality in support of equity and prosperity for all! You can learn more about CAM and its programs at camarin.org .
POSITION OVERVIEW :
The Executive Director, CFS, leads capital funding for the department, develops external partnerships, and provides strategic leadership for the agency's Whole Family Approach leveraging early childhood expertise in budgeting, operations, and staffing, as well as child- and teacher-level evaluation to inform decision-making for agency and community impact.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this role is an exciting and influential new leadership opportunity for a seasoned executive who is highly adept at working with federal, state, and local government funders and policymakers, structuring complex operations in early childhood education, cultivating partnerships with nonprofit organizations and government agencies, and securing diverse funding to augment impact and CAM's visibility. The Executive Director, CFS will have direct oversight of the VP of Early Education, Senior Director of Eligibility and Enrollment, Director of Site Support, Director of Community School Partnerships, and others to be determined aligned with business needs.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES :
ECE Expertise and Strategic Leadership :
- Provide support and education to CFS leadership, Finance, and Operations on aligned priorities in government funding, ways of working with ECE funders, and standards of excellence in support of CAM's mission.
- Provide support and mentoring to CFS leadership to meet all agency priority goals.
- Assist and support current CFS team through transitional grant cycle.
- Represent and articulate CAM's mission and programs to its potential constituents, members and supporters.
- Lead establishment of effective school partnerships at the school and district levels to inform educational equity efforts in Marin County and improve kindergarten readiness for those they assist.
- Partner with the CEO and VP Early Education in developing and strengthening board leadership, board committees (including non-board member participants); consult and advise in the selection of board members, committee chairs and committee members.
- Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with communities and constituents served by CAM in service to the agency's Levers for Change in the context of ECE locally and more broadly.
- In partnership with the CEO and Chief Strategy Officer, develop relationships and take the lead on advocacy recommendations for ECE to position CAM as a thought leader and key advocate in the county, supporting a viable ecosystem of early childhood providers and funders.
Fiscal Oversight & Resources :
Other Leadership Responsibilities :
MEASURE OF EFFECTIVENESS :
This position has a primary impact on the over?all effectiveness with which CAM accomplishes its early education goals and objectives in service to the community. The effectiveness of the fulfillment of this position will be measured by :
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS :
In addition to a competitive base salary of $200,000 to $221,900 , Community Action Marin offers 12 days of accrued vacation and 12 days of sick leave in first year of employment; observes 13 holidays, 4 potential discretionary holidays, and 24 hours of floating holidays; 100% medical coverage for employees; dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts; transit benefits; group basic life and AD&D insurance; a 403(b) retirement plan with no waiting period plus agency match; a robust employee assistance program; and pet insurance.
HOW TO APPLY :
Community Action Marin has retained the services of Scion Executive Search, a national executive search firm specializing in mission-driven organization recruitment, to assist in conducting this important search. For immediate consideration, please apply with your resume and cover letter formatted in Microsoft Word, via
Please address applications to :
Ex Hopson, Executive Recruiter
Scion Executive Search
Review of applications, nominations, and expressions of interest will begin immediately and continue on a confidential basis until an appointment is made.
COMMUNITY ACTION MARIN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT :
Community Action Marin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. They are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at the agency are based on business needs, job requirements, merit, alignment with agency core competencies, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Community Action Marin will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
At Community Action Marin, the health and safety of their people and the community they serve is their number one priority. Candidates will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.
ABOUT OUR FIRM :
Scion Executive Search is an award-winning retained executive search firm. Our track record and recruitment process have made us one of the top recruitment firms in the United States. Through innovative team building and recruitment solutions, Scion Executive Search seamlessly bridges the gap in interim and executive searches.
We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times . Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online .
Scion Executive Search is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.
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Salary : $200,000 - $221,900
