Executive Director

The Center seeks an Executive Director to lead a non-profit organization in New Orleans, LA, with a local, regional, and national reach at the intersection of faith and social justice. Current organizational priorities are racial justice and the criminal legal system. 

Center Mission: 

The mission of The St. Charles Center for Faith + Action (the “Center”) is to work at the intersection of faith and justice, bringing faith leaders, community members, and experts together to foster action and partnerships based on shared understandings and experiences leading to personal growth, public advocacy, and service to the community. Visit https://stcharlesave.center/ for more information. 

What is the Job 

The ED will be able to balance innovation and sustainability, bringing an entrepreneurial spirit and tolerance for risk while also building a core organization and successful, mission-driven programming. 

Community Partnerships: 

At the heart of The Center’s work is a deep commitment to community-centered partnerships that ensure our programming is shaped by those most directly impacted by the issues we address. The Executive Director is vital in nurturing and strengthening these relationships, fostering collaboration between faith communities, grassroots organizations, and local leaders. By engaging community members in our programs' design, guidance, and facilitation, the Center ensures that its initiatives are responsive, relevant, empowering, and transformative. The Executive Director will be responsible for deepening these partnerships, creating spaces for shared leadership, and advancing a model of faith-based social action co-created with the community.

Please see the full job description attached for more information about the position. 

Qualifications 

Required: 

• A strong history of working with and building teams 
• Significant experience leading an organization and, ideally, significant non-profit experience in social justice work that is aligned with the Center’s mission and values 
• Experience with human resource management and, ideally, program and event management ● Personal experience working in or through communities of faith/conscience, including ease with interfaith fluency 
• Personal experience working for social justice 
• A passion for social justice and a working knowledge of the contemporary landscape of social justice issues 
• Ability to foster a workplace culture that is Inclusive, equitable, accessible, and respectful. 
• Experience managing day-to-day operations aligned with organizational goals and values. 
• A record of building trust and engagement within a program while managing the inclusion of stakeholders at multiple levels. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential for effectively presenting the Center’s work and commitment to the local community. 
• An effective facilitator to diverse audiences across social justice issues 
• A record of fiscal responsibility and budget development/management. 
• Strong communication skills, including public speaking, writing, group facilitation, and social media. 

Preferred: 

• At least 5 years of experience in a significant leadership role, ideally within a non-profit organization with a cultural and/or social justice focus. 
• Track record of successful grant writing and grants management. 
• Experience with organization and program assessment, evaluation, and quality improvement.
• Track record as a strategic planner and fundraiser includes experience building long-term relationships with major donors and foundations and effective grant writing and administration. Both Gulf Coast regional and national experience is a plus 
• At least a bachelor’s degree, preferably an advanced degree in a related field, equivalent experience, or equivalent lived experience. 

Location & Travel: 

The Executive Director must be able to hold regular in-person meetings throughout the greater New Orleans metro area, with their primary office at the Center. The director will also need to travel regionally and nationally to represent the Center with fundraising efforts, attend conferences, and give presentations about the organization’s work. 

Skills desired: 

Grant writing 

Fundraising 

Comprehensive computer skills, including office-type software, websites, and social media. Able to manage in-person and virtual convenings and electronic interfaces 

Accounting/CRM software 

Managing contractual relationships & fiscal sponsorships 

Salary and Benefits 

■ The salary is between $60,000 and $74,000 per year, depending on experience and pending board approval. 

■ Flexible benefits package. 

■ Generous paid time off. 

■ Hybrid in-office and remote work schedule. Flex-time. 

How To Apply 

Submit a letter of interest, resume, and three references to 

[email protected]. We will only consider applications with all three items. 

The letter of interest should address: 

• the way you see restorative justice as a way to strengthen New Orleans and other communities • the necessity of undoing racism work as a foundational piece in this work 
• and the importance of people of faith/conscience in social justice movement work. Questions? Please email them to [email protected]. 

This position will be filled as soon as a qualified applicant is identified and accepted—preference is given to applications received by Monday, March 10, 2025.

 

The St. Charles Center for Faith Plus Action is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any job applicant or employee because of that person's race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, creed, citizenship, HIV status, or marital status. We recognize the value of diversity in the workplace and urge people in all protected groups to apply for employment.