Wisconsin State Director

To Apply:

Email resume and cover letter to careers@safefamilieswi.org.

Job Description

Position: Wisconsin State Director

Supervisor: Wisconsin Board of Directors, National Director of Field Operations

Location: Hybrid, Must Live in a SFFC Wisconsin Service Area

Pay Range: Full-time $90,000-$110,000

About Safe Families:

Safe Families for Children seeks to bring the church and community together to keep children safe and families together. Safe Families for Children is rooted in faith, fueled by radical hospitality, disruptive generosity, and intentional compassion, to build a network of caring and compassionate volunteers to support families facing social isolation. Our goal is to support and strengthen families, prevent child abuse and neglect, and reduce the number of children unnecessarily entering the child welfare system.

Position Summary:

This position is held by a seasoned leader with previous experience in the nonprofit sector who can lead the Safe Families movement in Wisconsin. What began as a grassroots movement in our state ten years ago is now an established state-wide organization with dozens of employees, several local chapters, and an established model. Our State Director is someone with both the vision to drive growth and the wisdom to provide steady leadership and decision-making. This position directly and/or indirectly oversees the entire state staff, including all our volunteers and church partnerships. Oversight is provided through a team of leaders that report to the state director. The State Director is responsible for creating and maintaining a broad range of  stakeholder relationships, from state officials, to funders, to church leaders. The State Director is charged with continually growing the organization’s reach and impact. This position reports directly to and is accountable to the Board of Directors.

Core Responsibilities:

Leadership & Administration

• Build and maintain a culture of positive and effective collaboration amongst local chapters, statewide support staff, and state board of directors.
• Build a strong team that is empowered to lead – be a leader of leaders, not followers.
• Strategize with key leaders to determine a vision for new chapters and new growth opportunities.
• Hold responsibility for the organization’s mission impact, operational effectiveness, and financial stewardship through direct supervision, delegation, and policy enforcement.
• Work alongside the Board President to drive vision, growth, and continuous improvement by creating board meeting agendas and working to drive board-level initiatives between meetings.
• Grow and develop the state governing board, advisory groups, and local boards to cultivate the continued growth mission.
• Lead staff through clear expectations, straightforward accountability, and strong decision-making. 
• Ensuring our hiring and recruiting efforts are consistent with our values of child safety, family preservation, and faith motivation.
• Lead out our mission and values by taking part in the core mission as a volunteer.

Public Speaking & Representation

• Be the “face” of Safe Families in Wisconsin.
• Promote the vision and mission of Safe Families through public speaking opportunities, church presentations, small group meetings and one on one interactions.
• Create and maintain strategic public sector and nonprofit partnerships to further the cause of Safe Families in Wisconsin.
• Build strong relationships with other ministry leaders and churches in Wisconsin, deepening our presence in the Christian community.

Growth & Fundraising

• Drive fundraising efforts by implementing strategy, maintaining key relationships, and providing support and accountability to staff.
• Constantly keep our organization moving forward and growing.
• Work to continually build our donor base and budget each year.
• Work with the state and local staff to recruit, continually adding new volunteers and church partnerships.

Qualifications

Core Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is required, master’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrated skill in the following areas: public relations/public speaking, networking, recruitment, administration/organization. 
• Experienced fundraiser with a track record of effectiveness.
• Require at least 5 years experience in the non-profit sector, 10 years preferred.
• Require at least 3 years of executive leadership experience, 5 years preferred.
• Must agree with the mission and values of Safe Families for Children.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds and be able to climb stairs.

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Experience working within the complexities of national, state and local non-profit structures 
• Experience working in or partnering with churches.
• Experience recruiting, training, and mobilizing large groups of volunteers.
• Experience in team building.

Screenings:

• The applicant must submit a criminal background check, a child abuse and neglect screening, and maintain a cleared status throughout employment.
• The applicant must have a clear motor vehicle report in order to transport children or families.

 Benefits

• Healthcare Insurance
• Technology Stipend (if using personal computer)
• Wellness Stipend (quarterly)
• 401k and Paid holidays
• Generous PTO and Schedule Flexibility