President & Chief Executive Officer Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington

Catholic Charities seeks to implement the Church’s mission of social justice in the Diocese of Arlington in ways that strengthen individuals, families, and communities. In addition to a purpose-based work environment, Catholic Charities offers a generous benefit package including medical plans, generous holiday leave, paid Family Medical Leave*, flexible work options, career development, Diocesan tuition reimbursement*, retirement plans and much more.

PRIMARY OFFICE:
Arlington VA SALARY RANGE: $210,000 – $240,000 BENEFITS:
Vacation, Sick, STD, LTD, Paid FML*, 15 paid holidays in 2026, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, retirement plan, After 1 year:
Pension, Diocesan School Tuition Reimbursement K-12, Education Assistance. Closed between Christmas and New Years.

Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington (CCDA) seeks a faith-filled, experienced, and mission-driven executive to serve as its next President & Chief Executive Officer. Appointed by Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington, the President & CEO provides executive leadership for CCDA and is responsible for advancing its Catholic mission, leading its people and programs, stewarding its resources, and strengthening its impact throughout the Diocese.

At the heart of this role is a commitment to the Catholic Church’s call to serve those most in need with dignity, compassion, and love. The President & CEO will ensure that CCDA’s Catholic identity is not simply reflected in its programs but animates the culture and work of the entire organization. Through personal witness and organizational leadership, the President & CEO will foster a culture rooted in the Gospel and the moral and social teachings of the Catholic Church.

The President and CEO operates under the authority of the Bishop and his Episcopal Vicar of Charitable Works, with the oversight of the Board of Directors.

• Serve as a visible and compelling witness to the Catholic identity and mission of CCDA.
• Ensure that Catholic teaching and the vision of the Bishop inform CCDA’s culture, programs, policies, and strategic priorities.
• Foster a spirit of service and mutual cooperation among employees, volunteers, donors, and other stakeholders, helping them understand their work as participation in the mission of the Church.
• Build strong relationships throughout the Diocese, including with the poor and needy of our diocese, the Bishop, clergy, Chancery leadership, parishes, Catholic schools, employees, volunteers, and the faithful.
• Comfortably and authentically integrate prayer and Catholic teaching into the life and leadership of the organization.

• Provide overall leadership and direction for CCDA’s programs, operations, staff, and organizational culture.
• Execute the plans and priorities of the Bishop and the Board of Directors to fulfill their vision for Catholic Charities within the Diocese.
• Build, develop, and lead a strong executive team and foster a healthy, collaborative, and high-performing workplace culture.
• Keep the Board informed of organizational performance, opportunities, challenges, risks, and emerging needs and opportunities.
• Ensure CCDA operates with integrity and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and professional standards.
• Represent CCDA within the Diocese and with community, government, nonprofit, CCUSA, grants and human-service partners.

• Ensure that the CFO accurately prepares budgets and reports of Catholic Charities, of each program and service delivery unit, and as may otherwise be required.
• Responsible to assure that the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of CCDA provides the Finance Committee Chairperson of the…