Survivor Empowerment Center (founded in 1972 as The Women’s Center, Inc.) is seeking a transformational leader to advance our mission to end domestic violence and sexual assault in Southern Illinois and to assist survivors of these crimes and their non-offending significant others.
As we celebrate our 50th Anniversary, our next Executive Director will lead, encourage, and challenge a small management team and our entire 40+ person staff to provide quantifiable excellence in counseling, advocacy, shelter care and prevention education throughout our eight-county service area.
The Executive Director reports to a volunteer Board of Directors; members of which are partners in advancing the mission of Survivor Empowerment Center with their time, talents and financial resources.
Requirements: include Bachelor’s degree in business administration and/or social services and minimum of 3 years experience required. Master’s degree preferred. Must possess supervisory skills, knowledge of budgeting and financial planning; strong communications, public speaking and organizational skills. Flexible hours including some weekends and evenings. Must possess current driver’s license, insured vehicle and willingness to travel. Applicants with experience in grant writing, program management and with previous training on sexual assault/domestic violence will be given priority. Applicants with experience in grant writing, program management, and with previous training on sexual assault/domestic violence will be given priority. Applicants with experience in grant writing, program management, and with previous training on sexual assault/domestic violence will be given priority.
As an equal opportunity employer, Survivor Empowerment Center actively seeks candidates who will enhance the diversity of its staff.
Send resume, cover letter, salary expectations, and contact information for three references to: HR Specialist, Survivor Empowerment Center, 610 S. Thompson St., Carbondale, IL 62901.
HR Specialist
Survivor Empowerment Center
610 S. Thompson Street
Carbondale, IL 62901
Or email application materials to
humanresources@empoweringsurvivors.org