Regional Director

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Salisbury, NC-located Regional Director is responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership to the Central Regional Office, developing and maintaining engagement between Catholic Charities and a variety of critical constituencies (e.g., Catholic clergy, parishioners, volunteers, donors/benefactors, corporations, foundations, funders, people of goodwill, and the public at large); securing resources needed to maintain and expand office and agency services and operations; directing the delivery of programs and services and implementing community outreach in keeping with the mission of Catholic Charities; and interpreting and implementing agency policy in the provision of programs and services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Secures financial and human resources needed to maintain and expand office and agency services and operations. This includes but is not limited to organizing fundraisers, cultivating relationships with donors, partnering with Catholic parishes, submitting contract and grant applications, and developing communication streams with local constituents.
2. Provides oversight of contracts and grants, including submissions, compliance, quality, and reporting.
3. Directs the delivery of agency programs and services in the region; identifies needs and plans; organizes and coordinates regional office programming and administrative activities; ensures that activities are conducted in accordance with established policies, procedures, professional standards, contractual requirements, and Catholic Charities' mission.
4. Prepares and administers the regional budget; ensures that expenditures are consistent with established budgetary goals and constraints.
5. Maintains and supports the local advisory board.
6. Represents Catholic Charities in the region; provides liaison with local clergy, parishioners, benefactors, Diocesan groups, other area agencies, and the public; identifies and addresses needs consistent with the policies and philosophy of the agency; communicates agency policies, programs, and services; develops volunteer resources; participates or directs staff in association with local committees, boards, and professional organizations.
7. Participates in the evaluation of agency services and in strategic planning toward the accomplishment of the agency mission; participates in the planning and execution of the agency's Continuous Quality Improvement system.
8. Selects and supervises staff; plans and organizes work; develops and establishes work methods and standards; conducts and/or participates in staff training and development; reviews and evaluates employee performance; executes disciplinary action.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Participates in staff meetings, staff training, and development activities as directed.
2. Directs the maintenance of local Agency facilities and equipment in accordance with established standards and operating requirements.
3. Performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

1. Undergraduate degree. A graduate degree is preferred. Ten years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of an undergraduate degree.
2. At least five years of combined supervisory and direct human services experience.
3. Skills required to direct the operations of a regional social services office; execute responsibilities in keeping with established policies, standards, legal, and contractual requirements; promote agency programs and provide public relations; participate in the planning and evaluation of agency programs and services; prepare and administer budgets; prepare reports and make presentations; establish and maintain effective working relationships; supervise assigned staff.
4. Ability to work closely with Catholic clergy, parishioners, and Diocesan groups.
5. Ability to communicate with fluency, orally and in writing, in the English language.
6. Authentic affinity for the ministry of Catholic Charities in service to those most in need and advocacy on their behalf.
7. An entrepreneurial, results-driven style with the ability to lead, manage, and be accountable.
8. Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, as well as the ability to function in a high-demand arena.
9. Commitment to the use of data and quantifiable metrics in analysis, goal-setting, planning, and reporting.
10. High proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and current social media outlets.
11. Possess and maintain throughout employment in this position the ability to travel throughout the 46-county service area of Catholic Charities and occasionally out-of-state.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Responsibilities of the Regional Director involve travel and work beyond the regularly scheduled workday.

About the Employer

We are a Christian ministry of charity, service, and justice dedicated to providing help to those in need, hope to those in despair, and inspiration for others to follow, fulfilling our mission by strengthening families, building communities, and reducing poverty. We serve everyone regardless of age, race, ethnicity, religious affiliation, or economic/social background. Catholic Charities provides services to more than 19,000 people annually in 46 counties in western North Carolina. Services include food pantry, counseling, immigration, refugee services, youth services, family enrichment, pregnancy support, and social concerns and advocacy.