CASA OF LINCOLN AND PIKE COUNTIES, INC. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Reports To: Board of Directors / Executive Committee
Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary Range: $50,000-$56,000
Location: Bowling Green/ Troy, MO - Hybrid
Our Mission & Core Purpose
We believe every child in state care deserves a safe, permanent home and an advocate who deeply understands their voice and story. As Executive Director, you are the heart and voice of our organization—leading with empathy, building bridges across the child welfare system, and helping our community come together to support children navigating foster care and juvenile court proceedings.
While you will oversee the organizational and financial health of the agency, your primary focus is relationship-building: inspiring donors, encouraging dedicated staff and volunteer advocates, and uniting court systems and community partners around the shared goal of protecting vulnerable children.
What You Will Do
1. Inspiring Community Support & Storytelling (20%)
- Relationship-Driven Fundraising: Connect with individual donors, community leaders, and local businesses to share our mission and build lasting financial partnerships.
- Grant Writing & Stewardship: Tell the story of our impact through compelling grant applications and maintain warm relationships with our grant partners.
- Community Engagement: Host gathering events, friendraisers, and public speaking engagements that spark awareness and invite community members to get involved.
2. Collaborative Board Partnership & Vision (20%)
- Board Collaboration: Partner closely with a passionate Board of Directors, keeping them engaged, informed, and inspired through regular, open communication.
- Strategic Growth: Guide the organization’s vision so we can reach more children in need while staying true to our core mission.
3. System & Community Collaboration (20%)
- Building Bridges: Serve as a compassionate liaison to Juvenile Court judges, caseworkers, prosecutors, and child welfare agencies, fostering mutual respect and strong working relationships.
- Advocacy & Presence: Represent the best interests of children in local networks, coalitions, and community discussions.
4. Supporting & Empowering People (25%)
- Team Leadership: Support, mentor, and uplift a dedicated team of staff and volunteer advocates, creating a collaborative, trauma-informed workplace culture where everyone feels valued.
- Volunteer Care: Champion volunteer recruitment, training, and retention efforts, ensuring our community advocates feel deeply appreciated, equipped, and supported in their vital work.
5. Organizational Care & Stewardship (15%)
- Stewardship: Ensure the agency's financial resources are managed with integrity, care, and transparency.
- Operational Building and Oversight: Help lead the completion of the operational day-to-day procedures and policies of this new CASA program. Keep day-to-day operations running smoothly so staff and volunteers can focus on advocating for children.
Who You Are (Relational & Core Competencies)
- Empathetic & Authentic Communicator: You excel at listening, sharing impactful stories, and connecting deeply with people from all walks of life—from court officials and business leaders to dedicated volunteers.
- Relationship Builder: You naturally establish trust, resolve conflicts with grace, and build collaborative partnerships across community organizations and child welfare systems.
- Trauma-Informed Heart: You possess a deep understanding of family dynamics in crisis and a profound empathy for children who have experienced abuse or neglect.
- Inspirational Leader: You know how to motivate, support, and bring out the best in team members and volunteers working in high-stakes environments.
- Agile & Grounded: You maintain a calm, steady presence in emotionally charged or high-pressure situations.
- Proactive, Driven, & Results-oriented: You show high energy and care for the role you will play in establishing, building out, and making CASA of Lincoln and Pike Counties, Inc. a successful program in our community.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: Demonstrated leadership experience in a community-facing role, non-profit setting, or human services environment where trust-building and relationship management were paramount. High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education or equivalent life/work experience in human services, public administration, or related fields preferred.
- System Knowledge: Familiarity with child advocacy, the foster care system, or volunteer-driven organizations is a strong plus.
- Clearances & Mobility: Must pass required background and child abuse registry checks, hold a valid driver's license, and have access to reliable transportation. Complete pre-service advocate training upon hire.
Benefits & Work Environment
- Environment: A supportive, purpose-driven office culture with local travel for community events, court partner visits, and regional gatherings. Flexible scheduling options to support work-life balance, with some work from home. May have occasional (annual) travel for National CASA/GAL and/or Missouri CASA conference/training.
- Benefits: Paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), flexible scheduling, and professional development opportunities. A traditional health insurance plan is not offered, but HRA options may be discussed.
TO APPLY: If you are driven by mission and love connecting people to a worthy cause, we would love to hear from you. Please submit a Cover Letter telling us why child advocacy matters to you, along with your Resume at the following link-
https://forms.gle/cmF2wGYTTKvaQtVQ9
CASA of Lincoln & Pike Counties is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $56,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Troy, MO 63379
