EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

About the Organization

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton is a faith inspired non‑profit organization, mission‑driven, family‑friendly, and passionate about services to our communities. We offer a wide variety of exciting career opportunities in the areas of Direct Care, Clinical, Fundraising, Human Resources, IT, Finance, Marketing, and Nursing. When you join us, you can expect a true focus on work‑life balance, rewarding career, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefit programs.

Some of our benefits include: generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; Employee Assistance Program; excellent health and pension plans; Public Student Loan Forgiveness program; and a wide array of training and staff development opportunities to earn on‑site CEUs. Catholic Charities is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for staff as well as for people seeking assistance.

Description

Under the authority of the Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton, through the Executive Director of Catholic Social Services and the Executive Director of Catholic Charities, the Executive Director is responsible for the successful operation of the organization, driving mission fulfillment, strategic growth, and community impact. The Executive Director works closely with the members of Leadership and the Board of Trustees and is responsible for overall management and administration of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton. The organization is inspired by Catholic faith and shared values and is driven by its mission to restore dignity and independence to individuals and families, especially the poor and vulnerable through service, advocacy, and community building.

The Executive Director oversees direct care, clinical, administrative, financial, and workforce operations, and plays a key role in shaping outcomes for individuals supported and developing a high‑performing interdisciplinary team to provide services with dignity, respect, and compassion. The Executive Director must maintain the organization consistent with the philosophy and ethical norms of the Roman Catholic Church.

Responsibilities

Leadership

The Executive Director establishes and manages a collaborative and effective executive leadership team that consists of the Executive Director, the three Service Area Directors (Community Services, Children and Family Services, and Integrated Behavioral Health), the Associate Executive Director of Fiscal Affairs, directors of Human Resources, Quality Improvement and Compliance, and Marketing and Development.

• Supports each member of the executive team.
• Ensures the executive team members are collaborating and working well together for the Catholic Charities’ mission.
• Fosters a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous quality improvement.
• Implements employment, promotion, disciplinary action, and discharges of the leadership team while delegating management, personnel duties, and policy implementation responsibilities to executive team for their respective areas of responsibility.
• Ensures that each member of the executive team is supported, equipped, positioned, and capable of carrying out his/her duties and responsibilities.
• Is the face of the organization, actively involved in fundraising efforts by cultivating existing and potential donors.

Governance

• Reports to and works closely with the Board of Trustees to involve Board Members in policy decisions, fundraising, and to increase the overall visibility of Catholic Charities.
• Communicates effectively with the Board and provides, in a timely manner, all information necessary for the Board to function effectively and to make informed decisions.
• Assists the Board Chair in preparation of agendas for the Board of Trustees and Executive Committee meetings.
• Assigns members of the executive team to facilitate standing committees, ad hoc and subcommittees, and prepares agendas, ensuring necessary information is provided timely.
• Meets with the Bishop as President of the Corporation and members of the Corporate Board overseeing the Diocese of Trenton, as defined in the by‑laws at least annually to review and obtain approval of the annual Budget as well as approval for new members of the Board of Trustees.

Financial Performance and Viability

• Ensures the development of the organization’s annual budget.
• Oversees the fiscal integrity of the organization, ensuring that the Board of Trustees gets timely reports which accurately reflect the condition of the organization, which go to the finance committee for review and comment and to the Board of Trustees, the fiduciaries for Catholic Charities.
• Ensures approval of the annual organization’s budget from members of the Corporate Board.
• Oversees fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within the approved budgets, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial position in collaboration with the Associate Executive Director of Fiscal Affairs, Service Areas Directors, and department heads.
• Executes contracts, grant applications, requests for government funding etc. after review by service area directors, department heads, and Fiscal Affairs.
• Oversees and executes a comprehensive fundraising strategy encompassing grants, individual and major gifts, planned‑giving, events, and strategic partnerships to ensure long‑term organizational sustainability.

Organization Mission and Strategy

• Ensures programs remain responsive to community needs and aligned with organizational goals.
• Prepares annual reports, which includes the three service areas and the Catholic Charities central administrative services.
• Works with the Board of Trustees to periodically update goals of Catholic Charities.

Organizational Operations

• Assures that the shared services provide responsive and quality services while reducing costs through efficiencies, elimination of redundancies, and the implementation of best practices in each discipline.
• Holds meetings with the executive team to assess and plan for the smooth operation of all functions of the organization and encourages open communication and teamwork in fulfilling its mission.

Public Policy, Advocacy, and Community Relations

• Serves as the primary spokesperson for Catholic Charities to the organization’s stakeholders, the media, the community at large, and legislative and governmental policy makers; especially when advocating for the poor, the sick, and the disenfranchised.
• Represents Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Trenton at state meetings of NJ Catholic Charities, NJ Conference of Catholic Bishops, CCUSA and secular statewide groups etc.
• Designates an alternative spokesperson when appropriate.

Performance and Quality Improvement

• Monitors the organization and program accreditation(s).
• Strives to achieve the highest rankings with nationally recognized accreditation entities.
• Drives measurable improvements in outcomes and quality of care for individuals served, ensuring progress on identified initiatives and corrective actions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Responsible for direct supervision of Catholic Charities leadership team.
• Responsible for direct supervision of administrative assistant.

Qualifications

• Masters degree preferred in not‑for‑profit management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Services, or other related fields.
• Active, engaged, and practicing Catholic and committed to serving the Diocese of Trenton.
• Knowledge of Catholic Social Teaching.
• 5+ years of experience leading, managing, and directing non‑profit organization(s); OR 7+ years of senior leadership experience, directing multidisciplinary service lines, managing cross‑functional teams, diverse funding streams, and complex budgets to deliver high‑quality community outcomes.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with regulatory bodies, managed care organizations, community partners, donors, consumers, and families.
• Experience with community engagement and successful execution of fund‑raising and revenue generating strategies.
• Ability to create, motivate, and partner with an executive leadership team that fosters innovation with quality results.
• Approachable and inclusive leader with a commitment to diversity and accessibility.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, public‑speaking, and relationship‑building skills.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is a plus.
• Must meet fingerprint, physical, and drug test requirements.

Hours

This position is considered full‑time, flexible, with evening and weekend hours as needed.

Anticipated Start Date

Selected candidate will join the team the end of 2026, allowing for a structured handoff with our retiring Executive Director.

Exceptions

Although Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Trenton has attempted to accurately and thoroughly describe this position, the organization reserves the right to change the same, including to change, add or to subtract from the duties outlined, within the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees of the organization, at any time, with or without advance notice. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains at‑will.

The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities.

Additional Information

Exempt/Non‑Exempt: Exempt

Weekly Work Hours: Full‑Time

Proposed Salary: $220,000 to $260,000

Schedule: Flexible with evening and weekend hours as needed.

This position is currently accepting applications.