Join Our Team and Make a Difference in the Lives of Children
North Star Child Advocacy Center (CAC) is seeking an experienced, visionary, and compassionate Executive Director to lead our nationally accredited Child Advocacy Center into its next chapter of growth and service.
About North Star Child Advocacy Center
North Star CAC is a safe, child-friendly facility where child protection, criminal justice, medical, and child treatment professionals work together to investigate child abuse in Wood, Wirt, Pleasants, Calhoun, and Ritchie counties, hold offenders accountable, and help children heal.
In the darkest moments of a child’s life, North Star CAC provides a safe environment where children can tell their stories and begin their journey toward healing.
Position Summary
The Executive Director serves as the Chief Executive Officer of North Star Child Advocacy Center and is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, financial management, fundraising, community relations, and operational success of the organization.
Working closely with the Board of Directors, staff, multidisciplinary team partners, donors, and community stakeholders, the Executive Director ensures the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed services while promoting the organization’s long-term sustainability and growth.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for an individual who is:
- A passionate advocate for children and families.
- An experienced nonprofit leader with strong executive management skills.
- A strategic thinker with exceptional leadership and organizational abilities.
- An accomplished fundraiser and relationship builder.
- Experienced in financial oversight, budgeting, and grant management.
- An effective communicator who can build strong partnerships throughout the community.
Why North Star?
North Star Child Advocacy Center is a respected, financially sound nonprofit organization with tremendous community support, a dedicated Board of Directors, outstanding staff, and strong multidisciplinary partnerships. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead an organization that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of children every day.
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter and résumé to:
Greg Collins
Executive Director
Email: g.collins@northstarcac.org
Application Deadline:
Midnight, August 2, 2026
North Star Child Advocacy Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
Qualifications
Required
· Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Human Services, Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
· Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible leadership or management experience.
· Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and team-building skills.
· Experience managing budgets, personnel, and administrative operations.
· Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with staff, board members, community partners, and stakeholders.
Preferred
· Experience working in child advocacy, victim services, social services, criminal justice, or a related field.
· Experience supervising multiple employees.
· Grant writing and grant management experience.
Travel Requirements
· Occasional travel is required (5-10%) to attend training, conferences, community events, fundraising activities, partner agency meetings, and other business-related functions.
· Must possess a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and maintain insurance coverage as required by law.
