Reports To: Board of Directors
Salary Range: $65,000 – $85,000
Position Summary
The Executive Director serves as the chief executive leader of UCAN City Mission, providing spiritual, strategic, and operational leadership to advance the Mission’s Christ-centered purpose.
This role sets both short-term priorities and long-term vision, ensuring the organization remains focused, sustainable, and responsive to the evolving needs of the community. The Executive Director oversees all aspects of ministry operations, including staff leadership, program effectiveness, financial stewardship, facilities oversight, and community engagement.
As the Mission expands to serve both men and women with children across multiple locations, the Executive Director will guide this growth while maintaining excellence in care, safety, and program outcomes.
The Executive Director leads the Mission through a team of key leaders, equipping and overseeing those responsible for day-to-day ministry operations while ensuring strong alignment, accountability, and effectiveness across all areas. The Executive Director remains closely connected to frontline ministry—maintaining visibility with staff and guests and staying informed of the realities, challenges, and opportunities within Mission programs.
This role requires a leader who operates at both the strategic and relational levels—guiding the organization through others while remaining present and connected to those they serve.
Key Responsibilities
Spiritual & Ministry Leadership
Model and cultivate a Christ-centered culture grounded in the Mission’s Statement of Faith
Provide spiritual leadership to staff and program direction, ensuring ministry is meaningfully integrated into all services
Support discipleship, restoration, and life transformation through both compassionate care and clear expectations for growth
Establish a ministry environment that balances grace, accountability, and personal responsibility, recognizing the complexities of addiction, trauma, and mental health
Ensure all services are delivered in alignment with the Mission’s Christian identity while integrating spiritual formation with program structure to create pathways toward lasting change
Strategic Leadership & Organizational Direction
Establish and execute short-term and long-term strategic goals aligned with the Mission’s vision
Lead organizational growth, including expansion to multi-site operations serving diverse populations
Monitor performance using defined outcomes and data, adjusting strategy to ensure effectiveness, sustainability, and measurable impact
Staff Leadership, Culture & Organizational Alignment
Lead, develop, and support a team of program and operational leaders responsible for day-to-day execution
Establish clear expectations, accountability, and alignment across all departments and locations
Build and sustain a strong, unified leadership team that reflects the Mission’s values
Address conflict directly and constructively, strengthening trust and organizational effectiveness
Ensure leaders are equipped to manage staff and programs with consistency and excellence
Operations, Policy & Program Oversight
Provide executive oversight of all Mission operations across multiple sites
Ensure the development, implementation, and consistent enforcement of policies, procedures, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and safety standards
Hold program leaders accountable for effective, compliant, and mission-aligned service delivery
Maintain systems that promote consistency, safety, and organizational discipline
Maintain a visible and engaged presence within programs to stay connected to frontline realities
Guest Care, Safety & Program Integrity
Oversee programs serving individuals experiencing homelessness, addiction, and mental health challenges
Ensure guests are supported with clear pathways toward stability and success, including appropriate structure and accountability
Establish and uphold standards that balance grace and responsibility, including when intervention or dismissal is necessary to protect the safety of all guests and staff
Promote an environment that is safe, respectful, and conducive to transformation
Facilities & Environment Oversight
Ensure all facilities are safe, clean, and well-maintained for both guests and staff
Oversee maintenance planning and facility operations across current and future locations
Maintain environments that reflect dignity, order, and care
Financial Management & Resource Development
Develop and manage the annual budget in partnership with the Board
Ensure responsible stewardship and long-term financial sustainability
Lead and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy, including donor engagement, grants, and community partnerships
Board & Community Relations
Serve as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors, providing clear and timely reporting on operations, finances, and outcomes
Support the effectiveness and development of the Board through engagement, planning, and sound governance practices
Serve as a visible and credible public voice for the Mission, representing its work to churches, donors, community partners, and public stakeholders
Build and strengthen relationships that advance the Mission’s reach and sustainability, including volunteer engagement aligned with Mission programs
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree required
Demonstrated commitment to Jesus Christ, including willingness to affirm and sign the Mission’s Statement of Faith
Proven experience supervising staff and leading teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Submit to background/criminal history and fingerprint check
Preferred Qualifications & Competencies
Experience in nonprofit, ministry, or human services leadership
Demonstrated ability to lead organizational strategy and growth
Experience working with individuals facing homelessness, addiction, or mental health challenges
Financial management and budgeting experience
Fundraising and donor development experience
Strong judgment, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution skills
Ability to balance compassion with accountability in a structured environment
Working Conditions
Primarily office-based with regular presence across multiple program sites
Regular interaction with individuals in crisis or recovery environments
Occasional evening or weekend responsibilities
Mission Commitment
The Executive Director must actively support and advance UCAN City Mission’s purpose:
To help individuals break cycles of homelessness, addiction, and hardship through Christ-centered programs that promote lasting life transformation.
